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Posted by 9Roush8 (Member # 2472) on :
 
Im going to be doing the p.i swap with mod max cams, not sure if im going the long tube route or shortys?? whats the horsepower difference between the two? whats the best as far as headers? thanks
 
Posted by AJBlackGT (Member # 3936) on :
 
Go over to www.corral.net and search it. There was just a huge thread about them. From what i hear it depends a lot on the motor, some cars pick up torque all over and some theres not really that much of a difference. I have shortys but i'm going to switch to longtubes to get rid of the drone at 2k rpms, make it easier to change plugs compared to my equal length shorties, and hopefully pick up a few ft/lbs of torque across the board.
 
Posted by Quick 88LX (Member # 1950) on :
 
Equal lengths are a BITCH when it comes to changing plugs and wires. I swear, I have never been so frustrated in my life. I would rather do another cam swap before I change my plugs again.

Well, it isn't really that bad but you get the idea. [Wink]
 
Posted by BlackNGold (Member # 655) on :
 
The FMS shorties with the mods listed in your sig WITH the PI swap should be could for 5-10hp...Long tubes will probably give 10-15hp with those mods, BUT they're not legal and they're a bitch to install....
 
Posted by 9Roush8 (Member # 2472) on :
 
hmmm thats not that much of a difference but at the same time it is....hmmm worth smog? something to think about!!
 




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