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nickgt5.0

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Oct 28, 2007

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• Oct 28, 2007

• #1

whats the difference between shorties and equal length. and equal length vs. long tubes.

 

reddy351

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Oct 28, 2007

#2

• Oct 28, 2007

• #2

Oh my. Here we go.

 

BlackVert

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Oct 29, 2007

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• Oct 29, 2007

• #3

equal length shorties are a pain in the ass

don't forget about mid-length too

 

earleys94gt

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Oct 29, 2007

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• Oct 29, 2007

• #4

You will find more info. if you do a search...but in short

Shorties- same configuration as stock manifolds, can use stock h-pipe
- equal length's even exhaust 'pulses' by having gases flow same distance thru all primary tubes.

Long tubes- depending on where you live may be illegal as the relocate 02 sensor
- require new h/x pipe for long headers
- cost more than shorties

In short, there it is.

 

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tderrick

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#5

• Oct 29, 2007

• #5

Unequal are factory pieces.
Equal give a little more power, but are tough to install (all tubes are equal length)
and sound a little better.

Long tubes go all the way under the car and sound a little better .