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`98 Cobra exhaust poll long tube or shorty?

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JL_Tampa

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I just purchased a this car it is my first 4.6.
I've had 5.0's and 5.4sc's in the past.
But I need to know what the best exhaust set up would be for the 4.6 4v.
 
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come on guys longtube or shortys for 1/4 on a `98 Cobra I need input.
 
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definitely long tubes... they will be a PITA to install but its a worthy mod
 
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thanks 96. the x pipe also seems to be the way to go?
 
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I like the sound of an H pipe, so I went with that...both an X or H will make good power. But stick with the Long Tubes...they are a PITA to install though-
 
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It depends, are you willing to deal with a harder install and a much harder tranny or clutch swap in the future for a few more ponies?
 

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Bassani Mid-Lengths, Bassani o/r X-pipe, Bassani Street Competition Catback would be the ultimate in power gains and sound IMO. God it would sound b@dass.... so damn beautiful View attachment 522136
 
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If you have emissions testing in your area, you'll have to get shorties. Long tubes require the removal of the pre-cats so they are not legal.

If you have the option, go for long tubes from jethot. They are spendy but worth every penny. The long tubes help low-end and the coating will last a long time, which is a plus because no one likes changing headers on a 4.6L.
 
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No emissions tests here LT and No cats in my future.

Hydrocarbon said:
If you have emissions testing in your area, you'll have to get shorties. Long tubes require the removal of the pre-cats so they are not legal.

If you have the option, go for long tubes from jethot. They are spendy but worth every penny. The long tubes help low-end and the coating will last a long time, which is a plus because no one likes changing headers on a 4.6L.
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Umm BBk makes long tubes with short x pipes and cats. I ahd them on my gt with 02 extensions, no probs at all, but on my 99 Cobra I will be going Long tubes with off road x or h, into my magnaflow catback
 
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