bbk shorties

Blk01ponyGT · July 22nd, 2007, 07:07 PM

ive searched and i found alot of info but not exactly what i wanted...im debating getting a set of bbk shorties or longtubes, the shorties are more affordable and im leaning towards those but i was wondering what exactly is the HP gain id be sacrificing with shorties over LT's? is it just a matter of a few HP or is it a major difference? i was planning on going with a catted x and a magnapack catback with bbk shorties....should i just invest in the longtubes or get the shorties?

HMUSN · July 22nd, 2007, 07:10 PM

long tubes dude.

Garhfer · July 22nd, 2007, 07:21 PM

There's really not that much of a difference, longtubes give ya a few more hp while shorties give ya a few more torque... my mustang came with shorties but I was thinking about swapping them out for some longtubes because I never had a set before and I heard they're supposed to be good for superchargers...

AnglicoGT98 · July 22nd, 2007, 07:31 PM

Don't know where you're located at but if you plan on lowering it you might run into problems. I live in Florida and I see people scrape their LT's all the time. I got shorties b/c they are alot easier to install and I won't have clearance issues when lowering it. Plus I also hear that HP difference isn't too big. It might make a difference on a track car being built for crazy performance but for a DD with a little punch shorties will be fine. Save the $$ and buy some pullies.

04GTAMPA · July 22nd, 2007, 07:55 PM

I keep hearing that thing about the long tubes and clearance issues. I guess I'll find out soon...

I have long tubes and they will be a better choice if you have major plans for the future since they flow better than shorties. I'd say do it right the first time and get LT's.

MustangMatt96GT · July 22nd, 2007, 08:16 PM

I have a set of BBK shorties new in box that I am trying to sell! Let me know if you are interested!

04GTAMPA · July 22nd, 2007, 08:35 PM

Shorties are awesome for producing torque... They're also easier to work with and will help stay closer to legal emissions. LT's will fail inspection everywhere.

RC02GT · July 22nd, 2007, 10:33 PM

mustangmatt, they for 99-04 GT?

MustangMatt96GT · July 22nd, 2007, 10:35 PM

Yeah the will work for a 96-04 GT 4.6! PM me if you want details!

RC02GT · July 22nd, 2007, 10:45 PM

howz much

MustangMatt96GT · July 22nd, 2007, 11:05 PM

you have a pm

gills99stang · July 23rd, 2007, 02:44 AM

Originally Posted by 04GTAMPA

I keep hearing that thing about the long tubes and clearance issues. I guess I'll find out soon...

I have long tubes and they will be a better choice if you have major plans for the future since they flow better than shorties. I'd say do it right the first time and get LT's.

+1

July 22nd, 2007, 07:07 PM	#1
Blk01ponyGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 SVT Cobra Join Date: May 2007 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,621 iTrader: 1 reviews	bbk shorties ive searched and i found alot of info but not exactly what i wanted...im debating getting a set of bbk shorties or longtubes, the shorties are more affordable and im leaning towards those but i was wondering what exactly is the HP gain id be sacrificing with shorties over LT's? is it just a matter of a few HP or is it a major difference? i was planning on going with a catted x and a magnapack catback with bbk shorties....should i just invest in the longtubes or get the shorties? __________________ Garage: http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...e-member-9480/ 04 Cobra - STOCK for now

July 22nd, 2007, 07:10 PM	#2
HMUSN Doc 1986 SVO 48.47@ 12.58 Join Date: Nov 2006 Posts: 37,050 iTrader: 11 reviews	long tubes dude. __________________

July 22nd, 2007, 07:21 PM	#3
Garhfer Hardcore Enthusiast 2004 Mustang GT Conv. Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Edgewater, FL Posts: 1,793 iTrader: 0 reviews	There's really not that much of a difference, longtubes give ya a few more hp while shorties give ya a few more torque... my mustang came with shorties but I was thinking about swapping them out for some longtubes because I never had a set before and I heard they're supposed to be good for superchargers... __________________ 2004 GT Boosted by Vortech

July 22nd, 2007, 07:31 PM	#4
AnglicoGT98 Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Coral Springs, FL Posts: 630 iTrader: 2 reviews	Don't know where you're located at but if you plan on lowering it you might run into problems. I live in Florida and I see people scrape their LT's all the time. I got shorties b/c they are alot easier to install and I won't have clearance issues when lowering it. Plus I also hear that HP difference isn't too big. It might make a difference on a track car being built for crazy performance but for a DD with a little punch shorties will be fine. Save the $$ and buy some pullies. __________________ Parting out 2003 SVT Cobra Air/Fuel http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html Engine http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...003-cobra.html

July 22nd, 2007, 07:55 PM	#5
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	I keep hearing that thing about the long tubes and clearance issues. I guess I'll find out soon... I have long tubes and they will be a better choice if you have major plans for the future since they flow better than shorties. I'd say do it right the first time and get LT's. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

July 22nd, 2007, 08:16 PM	#6
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	I have a set of BBK shorties new in box that I am trying to sell! Let me know if you are interested! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

July 22nd, 2007, 08:35 PM	#7
04GTAMPA Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 Mustang SVT Cobra Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Riverview, FL Posts: 2,742 iTrader: 1 reviews	Shorties are awesome for producing torque... They're also easier to work with and will help stay closer to legal emissions. LT's will fail inspection everywhere. __________________ Slow, really slow Cobra. Wanna see? MM Cobra Club Member #81 "TAMPA BAY AREA CREW"

July 22nd, 2007, 10:33 PM	#8
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	mustangmatt, they for 99-04 GT? __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

July 22nd, 2007, 10:35 PM	#9
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	Yeah the will work for a 96-04 GT 4.6! PM me if you want details! __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

July 22nd, 2007, 10:45 PM	#10
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	howz much __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

July 22nd, 2007, 11:05 PM	#11
MustangMatt96GT Proud American 1996 Mustang GT Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Lakewood, CO Posts: 10,689 iTrader: 3 reviews	you have a pm __________________ RIP Travis Billings Special Thanks to: Andrews Racing Transmissions Baseline Suspensions 25.3 SFI Chassis Build Never Lift Racecars

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