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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 08:06 PM
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Short header?

Whats the difference between short tube and long tube headers??

Please explain in detail.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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Shorty headers are better for topend power and long tube headers are better for low end power. A lot of people also seem to like the sound of long tube headers better. I have the Vibrant setup (which is long tube) and I love it. As long as you aren't doing a crazy build, its a nice combo.
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 09:14 PM
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^^^^ listen to that guy... long tubes are known to be better flowing too
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Old Oct 29, 2009 | 10:01 PM
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Whats a good afordable longtube header/downpipe? I want take of power.
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 11:07 AM
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Originally Posted by OriGinaL Condo
Shorty headers are better for topend power and long tube headers are better for low end power. A lot of people also seem to like the sound of long tube headers better. I have the Vibrant setup (which is long tube) and I love it. As long as you aren't doing a crazy build, its a nice combo.
You're backwards..

Short for torque down low... Long for power on top..
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by 383_Stroker
You're backwards..

Short for torque down low... Long for power on top..
agree'd

zzp makes a pretty good one
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Old Oct 30, 2009 | 12:20 PM
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shorty header is junk, just get a long tube/midlenth
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