Header choice

Lethal5Oh · 11-03-2002, 12:08 AM

While im fixing my car im going to do some playing around. Im thinking of putting on some headers but im wondering if i should go with equal length shorties with a bassani xpipe w/cats, or BBK long tube headers. what would be the advantage/disadvantage to either. thanks

fiveohpatrol · 11-03-2002, 03:17 AM

I would definately recommend a set of BBK longtubes.

I actually helped a friend install a set of them today, and they went in alot easier than I thought they would. The fit and finish on them is great.

the advantage of longtubes over shorties is more torque throughout the RPM range. But the disadvantage is installation and price.

I have BBK unequal shorties on mine, and they are great headers. Good price and fit really well, but you just cant get the power out of them like you can with the longtubes.

If your car is mostly stock, I would recommend just staying with the stock headers for now. Put the money somewhere else, and you will be happy in the end.

Lethal5Oh · 11-03-2002, 04:06 PM

Well im going to be pulling the engine and trans anyway so im thinking of puttinhg in a E303 cam, maybe some 1.7 roller rockers, probably an intake and throttle body while im at it.

Coupe50h · 11-03-2002, 04:32 PM

I always believed in longtubes, but i just installed some flowtech unequal 1-5/8 shorties, they were cheap, easy to install, and i noticed some more pull in the seat of the pants, didnt kill lowend as bad as i hear equals will, but my motor is fairly stock, i am running in the consistent high 99 mph consistent now, and recently went 13.47.
but forget the stock ones, they suk........

Lethal5Oh · 11-03-2002, 04:34 PM

Yeah i think im definetly going to go with the long tubes. Im planning on getting a loan to fix the car so i can get as much as i want/need. Thanks

11-03-2002, 12:08 AM	#1
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	Header choice While im fixing my car im going to do some playing around. Im thinking of putting on some headers but im wondering if i should go with equal length shorties with a bassani xpipe w/cats, or BBK long tube headers. what would be the advantage/disadvantage to either. thanks __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

11-03-2002, 03:17 AM	#2
fiveohpatrol I'd rather be basketweaving Join Date: Feb 2000 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 2,551	I would definately recommend a set of BBK longtubes. I actually helped a friend install a set of them today, and they went in alot easier than I thought they would. The fit and finish on them is great. the advantage of longtubes over shorties is more torque throughout the RPM range. But the disadvantage is installation and price. I have BBK unequal shorties on mine, and they are great headers. Good price and fit really well, but you just cant get the power out of them like you can with the longtubes. If your car is mostly stock, I would recommend just staying with the stock headers for now. Put the money somewhere else, and you will be happy in the end. __________________ NMRA O/C 9516 NA pumpgas stickshift 347 10.65@125.6, 6.73@100, 1.41 60ft

11-03-2002, 04:06 PM	#3
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	Well im going to be pulling the engine and trans anyway so im thinking of puttinhg in a E303 cam, maybe some 1.7 roller rockers, probably an intake and throttle body while im at it. __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

11-03-2002, 04:32 PM	#4
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	I always believed in longtubes, but i just installed some flowtech unequal 1-5/8 shorties, they were cheap, easy to install, and i noticed some more pull in the seat of the pants, didnt kill lowend as bad as i hear equals will, but my motor is fairly stock, i am running in the consistent high 99 mph consistent now, and recently went 13.47. but forget the stock ones, they suk........ __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

11-03-2002, 04:34 PM	#5
Lethal5Oh Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Portage Posts: 239	Yeah i think im definetly going to go with the long tubes. Im planning on getting a loan to fix the car so i can get as much as i want/need. Thanks __________________ '95 GT convert. K&N, C&L mass air meter, Performance distributors sreamin demon coil, dyna mod, live wires, king cobra clutch, flowmaster american thunder exhaust, UPR billet adjustable shift handle, Crane Cams Fireball HI-6 box,underdrive pullies, 255lph fuel pump, UPr short throw shifter, caster camber plates, 03 cobra lower A arms, bullit suspension, cobra front brakes

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