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loudnlifted88 · 06-09-2011, 08:23 AM

anyone running them on their truck was looking to upgrade them on my truck i have shortys on my truck right now but i hear long tubes sound a lot better any thoughts

http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/69440/10002/-1

benoit454 · 06-09-2011, 01:30 PM

not worth it IMo when you can get stainless shorties for $120 shipped, no way. those will do nothing but rust out and plus all the exhaust mods to make them work I think not.

As for sounding better I highly doubt you notice any difference ins ound over long compared to short.

loudnlifted88 · 06-09-2011, 01:41 PM

well i have shortys on it now and long tubes sound better i think. the trucks not being driven in the winter and i have to redo the exhaust anyways

benoit454 · 06-09-2011, 01:46 PM

yea but it's just more money spent. if I had to redo the exhaust and didn't have headers I'd run long tubes and not buy shorties but IMO you already have them and I would use them. I notice no difference in sound from shorties to long tubes, if anything my shorties are louder then long tubes.

Winter doesn't matter just being on there they rust. It's not a big deal other then looks, because I've had rusty headers for years.

Now if you got the black painted shorties on it, yea I'd change em for long tubes, but if it's the one you got the stainless ones on, no way would I bother to change them. They use no collector/donut gasket and they are stainless too.

ChevLoRay · 06-09-2011, 02:04 PM

If you have shorties on it now, and YOU think long-tube headers sound better, then you have your answer.

In my opinion, the headers with the data to support them being better at torque or horsepower, etc., is what I'd start with.

kevhill85 · 06-09-2011, 04:29 PM

Not all full length headers are the same. To see the most gaines out of a full length header all depends on motor mods. Shorty headers are more for stock motor that need the tq at low RPM. With Full length header your power/tq curve moves up on your power band. if you buy a full length header make sure it's tuned and equal length primary tubes. Most full length header are just a lot of deferent length tubes to move more air volume.

From my truck

http://www.holley.com/2806HKR.asp
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92GMCDriver · 06-09-2011, 06:45 PM

personally i would avoid long tubes on a 4x4, mid lenght at best. my buddy has a set of long tubes on his 2wd and the collector is well below the frame.

kevhill85 · 06-09-2011, 08:08 PM

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personally i would avoid long tubes on a 4x4, mid lenght at best. my buddy has a set of long tubes on his 2wd and the collector is well below the frame.

On a 4x4 I agree...
But on 2wd mine are 1 3/4 on a 91 and mine do not hang below the frame. The cheap I have notice do hang below the frame.
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kevhill85 · 06-09-2011, 08:10 PM

My truck Is low

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SiCk_DiAbLo · 06-09-2011, 09:16 PM

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My truck Is low

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Nice grill, what brand is that??

loudnlifted88 · 06-09-2011, 10:26 PM

heres how it sounds with shorty headers glasspacks and 3 inch tips

http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2111632395479

Hoods69BadBowTie · 06-09-2011, 10:44 PM

Video didn't work for me. I like the long tubes I got on my 2 trucks. If I already had shorty's probably wouldn't go to new ones but if you want to then you should do it will be cool. I like the way my '88 sounds with the long tubes and no cat and burned out mufflers with turn downs its nice and throaty but not to loud except on the highways haha.

kevhill85 · 06-09-2011, 10:55 PM

This is megaflow weld to collators .

YouTube - ‪walk...

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kevhill85 · 06-09-2011, 10:56 PM

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Nice grill, what brand is that??

Aim grill and bumper
http://www.airbagit.com/mobile/default.aspx#P1264
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loudnlifted88 · 06-09-2011, 11:01 PM

heres the vid

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kevhill85 · 06-09-2011, 11:28 PM

Here is my other toy. I know it's off subj.
406 sbc th350 shorty header with flow master

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Hoods69BadBowTie · 06-11-2011, 12:30 AM

Damn that's one sick S-10! I bet its a blast to drive except for the new tires all the time haha

06-09-2011, 08:23 AM	#1
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	long tube headers anyone running them on their truck was looking to upgrade them on my truck i have shortys on my truck right now but i hear long tubes sound a lot better any thoughts http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/69440/10002/-1 __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

06-09-2011, 01:30 PM	#2
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: long tube headers not worth it IMo when you can get stainless shorties for $120 shipped, no way. those will do nothing but rust out and plus all the exhaust mods to make them work I think not. As for sounding better I highly doubt you notice any difference ins ound over long compared to short. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

06-09-2011, 01:41 PM	#3
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: long tube headers well i have shortys on it now and long tubes sound better i think. the trucks not being driven in the winter and i have to redo the exhaust anyways __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

06-09-2011, 01:46 PM	#4
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: long tube headers yea but it's just more money spent. if I had to redo the exhaust and didn't have headers I'd run long tubes and not buy shorties but IMO you already have them and I would use them. I notice no difference in sound from shorties to long tubes, if anything my shorties are louder then long tubes. Winter doesn't matter just being on there they rust. It's not a big deal other then looks, because I've had rusty headers for years. Now if you got the black painted shorties on it, yea I'd change em for long tubes, but if it's the one you got the stainless ones on, no way would I bother to change them. They use no collector/donut gasket and they are stainless too. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454 Last edited by benoit454; 06-09-2011 at 01:47 PM.

06-09-2011, 02:04 PM	#5
ChevLoRay Old Skool Club Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Benton, AR "The Heart of Arkansas" Posts: 10,880	Re: long tube headers If you have shorties on it now, and YOU think long-tube headers sound better, then you have your answer. In my opinion, the headers with the data to support them being better at torque or horsepower, etc., is what I'd start with. __________________ Member Nr. 2770 '96 GMC Sportside; 4.3/SLT - Daily driven....constantly needs washed. '69 C-10 SWB; 350/TH400 - in limbo The older I get, the better I was.

06-09-2011, 04:29 PM	#6
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	Re: long tube headers Not all full length headers are the same. To see the most gaines out of a full length header all depends on motor mods. Shorty headers are more for stock motor that need the tq at low RPM. With Full length header your power/tq curve moves up on your power band. if you buy a full length header make sure it's tuned and equal length primary tubes. Most full length header are just a lot of deferent length tubes to move more air volume. From my truck http://www.holley.com/2806HKR.asp Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet Last edited by kevhill85; 06-09-2011 at 05:29 PM.

06-09-2011, 06:45 PM	#7
92GMCDriver Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Lethbridge, Alberta Posts: 124	Re: long tube headers personally i would avoid long tubes on a 4x4, mid lenght at best. my buddy has a set of long tubes on his 2wd and the collector is well below the frame.

06-09-2011, 08:10 PM	#9
kevhill85 91 SWB 383 Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Crandall,TX Posts: 643	Re: long tube headers My truck Is low Posted via Mobile Device __________________ 96 2dr Tahoe protruning LS1 347/4L60L, PSI harness, body dropped, 4link, 6lug conv, narrowed rearend, Schoenfeld headers, 2600 stall, 317 heads milled .040, http://photobucket.com/albums/q169/k...ahoe prostreet

06-09-2011, 10:26 PM	#11
loudnlifted88 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Wales,Maine Posts: 776	Re: long tube headers heres how it sounds with shorty headers glasspacks and 3 inch tips http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=2111632395479 __________________ IM ONLY 18 AND LOVIN IT IF MUD AINT FLYIN YOU AINT TRYIN! 1badgmc- Just think. Someone worked hard to make it look that bad. 1988 chevy stepside 305 five speed Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=383945 1994 GMC ext. cab short box 350 auto Build thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=438873 1996 GMC 2500 ECSB 454 4l80e: build thread http://www.gmt400.com/forum/showthre...gmc-2500-build 1998 GMC K-1500 ECSB 305 auto partd truck 1999 GMC K2500 suburban 350 4x4 Dads project 1981 Corvette 350 auto Also Dads project 1989 Corvette 350 auto ^^ 1998 GMC K1500 ecsb 305 auto Brothers project

06-09-2011, 10:44 PM	#12
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: long tube headers Video didn't work for me. I like the long tubes I got on my 2 trucks. If I already had shorty's probably wouldn't go to new ones but if you want to then you should do it will be cool. I like the way my '88 sounds with the long tubes and no cat and burned out mufflers with turn downs its nice and throaty but not to loud except on the highways haha. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

06-11-2011, 12:30 AM	#17
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: long tube headers Damn that's one sick S-10! I bet its a blast to drive except for the new tires all the time haha __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!



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