Long Tube Headers vs. Stock manifolds

Brazen · 04-23-2006, 07:17 PM

I have a question to ask of you all?

I am installing a SPINTECH cat back exhaust system and I was wondering is it really worth all that money for the long tubes? One other mod I was going to do is get a new Random Technology High Flow catalytic converter pipe and keep the factory manifolds.

Any thoughts or opinions would be greatly appreciated.

GOAT 06 · 04-23-2006, 09:30 PM

I don't have any numbers to say either way, maybe someone here does, but I have noticed Lingenfelter just has cat backs listed under there 490,510 and 530 bhp kits and SLP has headers back listed on there 450 hp kit. So I'm curious too. I'm gonna do headers back though because I think it will sound better overall.

ftlfirefighter · 04-23-2006, 09:49 PM

Jeff at Lingenfelter told me that they can't install long tubes in order to retain emissions compliance.

GOAT 06 · 04-23-2006, 10:14 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ftlfirefighter

Jeff at Lingenfelter told me that they can't install long tubes in order to retain emissions compliance.

That explains it. Thanks!

ftlfirefighter · 04-23-2006, 10:15 PM

My Pleasure!

Brazen · 04-24-2006, 05:19 AM

Seems to me that it is not worth it then??

socal gto · 04-24-2006, 12:14 PM

If you want headers look at the jba shoty headers. They may not make as much hp as the long tubes, but atleast they are smog legal. You can also take a look at their mid pipes they come in both catted and non-catted.

BuffGTO · 05-03-2006, 10:59 PM

I did LTs and a 3" and man the mid-range and top end.................

Brazen · 05-05-2006, 11:25 AM

How much did it set U back?

Did you install it or was it done thru a shop?

GTODEALER · 05-05-2006, 12:04 PM

If you don't have strict emissions laws to pass then the ONLY way to go is a set of longtubes, but, if you do.... get the JBA's.