Yeah but don't forget that L/T headers actually quieten the exhaust note just a tad. If it's the loudest exhaust you want possible...run open headers. If you want the next loudest, just throw an offroad h/x pipe with a reasonably open muffler and it will get you there. Shorties will also be as loud as the stockers. The thing with L/T's is that once there on there, almost all of your popping and mean-ass snarling on deceleration will be gone. Not all of it but at least some or most of it. As well as decrease the noise just a tad. Yeah, but you'll be making more power though.
This, I say in evidence of my old firebird and a friend of mine's 99GT. I also heard the same comments posted on this board if you scroll down some...maybe you'll find that helpful too.