If you're planning on gearing it, then go with a chip for the timing, it'll also correct your speedo. So get the gears done before having the chip burned.. either that or you can just have them include the gearing changes, and then your speedo will be a little off until you gear it for real.
And the exhaust does add hp.. it's dyno proven, especially when there are other mods... having a better than stock exhaust brings out more potential power from the other mods
It all adds up.. lots of little small things complimenting eachother in the end
And these guys are gonna tell you not to waste time on 3.73 gears, go straight to 4.10's (I dont agree because I am not gearing mine... lol)
As far as headers go... the long tubes are the only choice, shorties arent worth buying, for power adders anyhow. They have nothing over stock manifolds. So, yes.. long tubes are worth the money.
Personally I dont think pollies are a good idea... It's just a matter of personal opinion though. I'd rather keep my accessaries spinning at the correct speeds. AND if you ever supercharge it you'll have to remove the ud pollies.
Supercharger might be in my future, so thats another reason I decided against it.
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