I know the standard advice is that, if you're going to go through the trouble, go LTs. However, what if someone already went through the trouble to install shorties? Is it worth the effort to install long tubes?
shorties vs LTs
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I guess I should mention the goal is 600rwhp.
Considering the shorties aren't really an upgrade over stock, yes, going with longtubes is definitely worth the effort.
you can make 600 without them but the boost has to be higher and the cylinder temps will be much greater. Why force air into the engine and then restrict its exit?
LT's if you don't live in Cali hands down..
I only have JBA shorties to stay smog legal. Had them ported out though : P
I only have JBA shorties to stay smog legal. Had them ported out though : P
ive had both. JBA Shorties and now have LTs. But im NA and i think shorties would have be fine for me. But i plan on spinning the motor pretty high eventually and run high compression so LTs will be better. I loved the sound of the shorties and off road x and stingers. The best!!
LT ftw
I like my Bassani mid lengths and I am over 600, don't have to pull the headers to pull the trans
That was one of the major selling points for me. How was the installation? Pretty sure a lot easier then lt's since each tube is separate on the Bassini's if I'm not mistaken? If they don't sell soon I think I'm going to go ahead and install them:-D
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Honestly I did not install but paid a shop. I have done long tubes on my GT, PITA. Easier to drop the k member. Shop said Bassani isn't bad to install but don't use their gaskets prone to leak, go standard an maybe a touch of high temp rtv.
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