Are longtubes worth it??????

5ohCOUPE · 09-23-2002, 06:34 PM

Just wondering if spending 400 bucks on a set of longtubes and H-PIPE is really going to give me anymore HP than I already have? If not, ill just keep my shortys.

Mustang_289 · 09-23-2002, 06:48 PM

Long Tube headers generate more horsepower and torque, throughout the power range. If your shortys and h-pipe are in good shape you might want to do other mods with the $400. If you're h-pipe needs to be replaced anyway - I would suggest long-tubes. But the install of longtubes is a little tricky and time consuming. We decided to go with long-tubes on our stang - the sound is great with the added hp!

93SVTstang · 09-23-2002, 06:58 PM

do you have equal or unequal length shortys? Either way, I would probably still look into doing it even though you car already is making good power @109mph. I put a set on mine about 2 months ago and they helped alot, but mostly on the top end; the shortys definitely had better low end on my car. I was lacking top end, so I was pleased and am still glad I did it. It is a really noticeable change. Good luck

ultraflo · 09-23-2002, 11:07 PM

I run Bassani long tubes... but wanted to play devil's advocate and remind everyone that the NMRA Real Street guys are producing some great #'s (10's @ 130) with 1 3/4" unequal shorties and a stock cam on a single power adder...

oh, speaking of power adders, I'd put that money towards a nitrous kit (NX 50-150 single nozzle) and put down some 11sec. ET's ...just a suggestion.

87gt17815 · 09-23-2002, 11:30 PM

I have BBK 1 3/4 long tubes on my car and going from a 1 5/8 equal length shortie they made a hell of a difference especially above 3500 rpm. I think they are worth every penny.

avbcon12 · 09-28-2002, 08:57 AM

i say deffinately get them, they will help a lot. and complement anything you do in the future nicely. i love mine

take care,
adam

SaleenGTS · 09-28-2002, 01:32 PM

I love them.

93GTDIN · 09-28-2002, 03:23 PM

longtubes are excellent, and you dont have to spend 400 dollars. Flowtech offers a longtube/h pipe (OR) combo for like 207 or something from summit. Just be sure and strip the paint before you put the headers on your car

avbcon12 · 09-28-2002, 04:08 PM

yes, but they are very poor quality. they are made with 18 guage tubing and 1/4" flanges. they wont last you a long time. get the right ones now....

take care,
adam

GodStang · 09-29-2002, 10:43 AM

I seen Longtubes Dynoed on a blown engine and they gained 20 hp and 21 torque when the headers were added. At least that is what it said on the Dyno sheet. Not sure how much on a N/A engine.

ultraflo · 09-29-2002, 10:46 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by 93GTDIN
...and you dont have to spend 400 dollars.

You get what you pay for

Scrapla · 09-29-2002, 12:37 PM

I have some equal length shorties and there awesome but the install is a pain in the *** I dont see how longtubes could be any harder to install but the shorties do let you keep alotta low end power which is what I like , just my .02

09-23-2002, 06:34 PM	#1
5ohCOUPE Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ORANGE PARK FL. USA Posts: 208	Are longtubes worth it?????? Just wondering if spending 400 bucks on a set of longtubes and H-PIPE is really going to give me anymore HP than I already have? If not, ill just keep my shortys. __________________ 91 LX COUPE, 3.73 gears, 2 1/2 inch H-Pipe, 1 5/8 MAC long tube headers, 73 MM C&L MAF, 70 MM MAC TB, LUNATI cam,1.7 TFS Rockers, TFS Track Heat heads, TFS Track Heat intake, T5 with PRO 5.0 shifter, Griffin aluminum radiator, Fluid Damper, SSM traction bars, 190 GPH in tank fuel pump. And more to come.

09-23-2002, 11:07 PM	#4
ultraflo NX dealer-man Join Date: Sep 1998 Location: Peoria, Illinois Posts: 977	I run Bassani long tubes... but wanted to play devil's advocate and remind everyone that the NMRA Real Street guys are producing some great #'s (10's @ 130) with 1 3/4" unequal shorties and a stock cam on a single power adder... oh, speaking of power adders, I'd put that money towards a nitrous kit (NX 50-150 single nozzle) and put down some 11sec. ET's ...just a suggestion. __________________ RLS Racing! 93 LX 9.20 @ 147mph 03 Mach 1 12.39 @ 116mph

09-28-2002, 08:57 AM	#6
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	i say deffinately get them, they will help a lot. and complement anything you do in the future nicely. i love mine take care, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

09-28-2002, 01:32 PM	#7
SaleenGTS RICE taste like Chicken Join Date: Jun 2000 Location: Edmond, OK Posts: 687	I love them. __________________ Dustin 89 Saleen GT Sport Supercharged 306 Started her up 6/8/03 Old Motor Supercharged 347 516 rwhp 553 rwtq 11.249@126.83 1997 Honda CBR 1100XX Super Blackbird 162 hp

09-28-2002, 03:23 PM	#8
93GTDIN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Live music capital of the world, TX Posts: 324	longtubes are excellent, and you dont have to spend 400 dollars. Flowtech offers a longtube/h pipe (OR) combo for like 207 or something from summit. Just be sure and strip the paint before you put the headers on your car __________________ 96 Cobra - a bit too stock. 14.0 @ 101

09-23-2002, 06:48 PM	#2
Mustang_289 Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Posts: 512	Long Tube headers generate more horsepower and torque, throughout the power range. If your shortys and h-pipe are in good shape you might want to do other mods with the $400. If you're h-pipe needs to be replaced anyway - I would suggest long-tubes. But the install of longtubes is a little tricky and time consuming. We decided to go with long-tubes on our stang - the sound is great with the added hp!

09-23-2002, 06:58 PM	#3
93SVTstang Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Metairie, LA, United States Posts: 80	do you have equal or unequal length shortys? Either way, I would probably still look into doing it even though you car already is making good power @109mph. I put a set on mine about 2 months ago and they helped alot, but mostly on the top end; the shortys definitely had better low end on my car. I was lacking top end, so I was pleased and am still glad I did it. It is a really noticeable change. Good luck

09-23-2002, 11:30 PM	#5
87gt17815 Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Bloomsburg,PA Posts: 34	I have BBK 1 3/4 long tubes on my car and going from a 1 5/8 equal length shortie they made a hell of a difference especially above 3500 rpm. I think they are worth every penny.

09-28-2002, 04:08 PM	#9
avbcon12 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: West Bloomfield, MI Posts: 391	yes, but they are very poor quality. they are made with 18 guage tubing and 1/4" flanges. they wont last you a long time. get the right ones now.... take care, adam __________________ 90 GT black/ grey leather ported GT-40 heads w/ 1.7RR, Cobra intake w/ ported lower, 24# injectors, 190LPH pump, 75mm Pro-M MAF, 65mm TB, K&N panel, BBK long tubes, Off road H-pipe, 2 ch. Flowmaster, Black magic fan, Kirban FPR, 180 deg. T-stat, 3.73's, Steeda Tri-Ax, 130 amp alt. Accell 8.8 race wires/cap/rotor, motorcraft plugs, Factory Five suspension, etc etc etc.... http://avbcon12.stangnet.com

09-29-2002, 10:43 AM	#10
GodStang College Stanger Join Date: May 1999 Location: Aiken,south carolina, usa Posts: 1,097	I seen Longtubes Dynoed on a blown engine and they gained 20 hp and 21 torque when the headers were added. At least that is what it said on the Dyno sheet. Not sure how much on a N/A engine. __________________ 2003 Sonic Blue Cobra

09-29-2002, 12:37 PM	#12
Scrapla Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Florida Posts: 532	I have some equal length shorties and there awesome but the install is a pain in the *** I dont see how longtubes could be any harder to install but the shorties do let you keep alotta low end power which is what I like , just my .02 __________________ 90gt 347 and some bolt ons :-) RICE HATERS MEMBER #73

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