headers question?

crappy_head · October 8th, 2007, 12:30 PM

whats the diff between LT and shortys?
is it just the length?
i got a upr o/r xpipe, which one will fit?
is buying ceramic worth the extra $$$?
what are the best brands?
how much hp can i expect?

Onemanzu · October 8th, 2007, 12:44 PM

1. length and performance and sound
2. pretty much
3. Does the upr work with your stock headers?
4. I believe it is... ceramic wont rust like normal headers do
5. I like Mac, BBK is great to
6. a cupla horseys

im just messing with ya to... sorry for short answers

1slowsohc · October 8th, 2007, 08:55 PM

the long tubes wont work with that x pipe i had that x pipe with my stock mannies you will have to go with a shorty x pipe in most cases, i now have the bbk longtubes with the shorty o/r x pipe and i like them they sound great and put a lil pep in the step

06RedfireGT · October 8th, 2007, 09:00 PM

Shorties aren't worth it IMHO. Go LTs or keep the stock manifolds. Just put the urp x up for sale and but a shorty x pipe. The LTs will get you about 10-15hp.

neckbonekat · October 8th, 2007, 10:59 PM

Originally Posted by crappy_head

whats the diff between LT and shortys?
is it just the length?
i got a upr o/r xpipe, which one will fit?
is buying ceramic worth the extra $$$?
what are the best brands?
how much hp can i expect?

Shorties give you higher torque gains on the low end, but LT headers give you more HP gains.
Only shorties will fit that X pipe.
ceramic is worth it because the ceramic coating helps keep down under the hood temperatures and help to keep the air flowing quickly.
BBK and Mac are god cheaper brands, but people occasionally have issue with their gaskets. JBA, Kooks, hooker, SLP are all good brands.

zerofx150 · October 8th, 2007, 11:23 PM

I'm running MACs LTs and BBK o/r H and i had them both coated inside and out and there is night and day differance.

finaly03vert · October 9th, 2007, 12:46 AM

shortys have a history of cracking with some higher mods

neckbonekat · October 9th, 2007, 12:58 AM

Originally Posted by finaly03vert

shortys have a history of cracking with some higher mods

I've only heard that happen to one person on here. I didn't know it was a frequent problem.

02StangGToWNEr · October 9th, 2007, 09:33 AM

Originally Posted by finaly03vert

shortys have a history of cracking with some higher mods

All Headers can start cracking over time. Cheaper ones, weather LT's Or Shortys, will crack before brands like SLP, Kooks, Bassani etc...The size of the headers is only for 1 basic reason really, and thats weather you want the power up top, or down low. Headers crack overtime from the extreme heat temperatures, not because of the size.

02StangGToWNEr · October 9th, 2007, 09:43 AM

Originally Posted by crappy_head

whats the diff between LT and shortys?
is it just the length?
i got a upr o/r xpipe, which one will fit?
is buying ceramic worth the extra $$$?
what are the best brands?
how much hp can i expect?

Shorties for Tq gains downlow, or LT's for Hp and more power up top.

If your mid-pipe is standard size, then only Shorties will fit.

Yes, it will keep temperatures down a bit more than SS headers will.

SLP, Kooks, BBK, Hooker, Mac, JBA, Hedman, Flowtech, etc....I would go with SLP, Kooks, or JBA though. And be sure to get stage 8 locking header bolts.

N/A = 15-20Hp & FI = 20-30Hp

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October 8th, 2007, 08:55 PM	#3
1slowsohc Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: baltimore, md Posts: 24 iTrader: 0 reviews	the long tubes wont work with that x pipe i had that x pipe with my stock mannies you will have to go with a shorty x pipe in most cases, i now have the bbk longtubes with the shorty o/r x pipe and i like them they sound great and put a lil pep in the step

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