|
Author
|
Topic: longtubes and shortys
|
JohnCM
CAFords OG
Member # 1076
|
posted
 
 
Would it make a huge difference in performance if I had BBK Longtubes with an offroad H pipe compared to my Mac unequal lenghts and BBK O/R X pipe ??
I have an opportunity to get the lt's at a good price but i dont know if that pita install is worth it
h/c/i if tha tmatters
Posts: 3545 | From: Roseville | Registered: Mar 2002
| :
|
|
mtbaughs
Road Racer
Member # 4052
|
posted
It really depends on the combo. High horsepower cars will see a gain with the long tubes while lower horsepower cars can actually lose power with them. I would say that anything with 375 horsepower and up could see a gain with them.
--------------------
R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001
Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004
| :
|
|
forced331
¯
Member # 1270
|
posted
Not too big of a difference! I did that exact swap, and noticed a little more in the mid range. If you have to smog the car then Its not worth it. Just my .02!
--------------------
1992 Ford Mustang LX (Original Owner)"Titanium Frost" 331stroker S-Trim, 5spd
2014 Ford Mustang GT- daily driver
Posts: 1154 | From: Sonoma County | Registered: May 2002
| :
|
|
JohnCM
CAFords OG
Member # 1076
|
posted
its not a stroker or anything
probably more closer to around 300 or so
Edelbrock 6037s, E cam, Cobra upper and lower w/plenum spacer/65mm tb, 76mm c&L,1.6s, 30 lb injectors, centerforce clutch, hurst shifter, 3:55's, alum driveshaft blah blah thats about it
Think the gain will be worth it now?
If I smog my car now, then put the LT's on the smog is good for 90 days at least I think. My friend said he'd help me and he said it is a pita ![[Frown]](frown.gif)
Posts: 3545 | From: Roseville | Registered: Mar 2002
| :
|
|
mtbaughs
Road Racer
Member # 4052
|
posted
Keep the shorties for your power level.
--------------------
R.I.P. Charlie Bruno Dec 2001
Posts: 2019 | From: Boise, Idaho | Registered: Jan 2004
| :
|
|
MR GO FAST
¯
Member # 2088
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Keep the shorties for your power level.
I agree. ![[burnout]](graemlins/burnout.gif)
--------------------
1986 Gt that is faster than FOSTANGS pinto
Posts: 3729 | From: ATWATER/SANJO/RWC | Registered: Nov 2002
| :
|
|
Hungry Hippo
¯
Member # 537
|
posted
you'll gain some midrange power, but i think longtubes are worth it for the sound alone. they are so badass, they quiet your car down at idle and cruising then at WOT, it just goes loud all of a sudden
--------------------
05 S4 Avant(wagon)
09 C6 H/C/I
Posts: 2959 | From: east bay | Registered: Nov 2001
| :
|
|
hidnn.o.s.
¯
Member # 1219
|
posted
quote:
Originally posted by MR GO FAST:
quote:
Originally posted by mtbaughs:
Keep the shorties for your power level.
I agree.
I concur
--------------------
R.I.P. Willie G. You are missed on this forum
Posts: 15950 | Registered: Apr 2002
| :
|
|
Email this post to someone!
Printer friendly view of this Ford topic
