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Posted by 1fast281 (Member # 4670) on :
 
Anyone know a good place that can install midlengths or long tubes on a 4.6 4V engine for a decent price?
 

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Posted by Mario@APEX & Strictly-Motorsports (Member # 381) on :
 
We don't install those types because they leak or dont fit right. Give us a call or stop on by and we will try and help you out the best we can. Call us APEX Motorsports 408-562-1000
 

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Posted by 1fast281 (Member # 4670) on :
 
I haven't heard of people having problems with Kooks Headers?
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Why wouldn't you go with gears before long tubes?
 

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Posted by 1WICKEDmach (Member # 4060) on :
 
Racetune in hayward can install them.

http://www.racetune.net/
 

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Posted by 1fast281 (Member # 4670) on :
 

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Originally posted by JohnB:
Why wouldn't you go with gears before long tubes?

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Gears are more expensive for my setup: I need the ring and pinion, install kit, new driveshaft (stock is 2 piece design which vibrates with lower gears) and trac-loc.
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
If your cars rear-end is in such sorry shape that you need a install kit AND trac-loc, I wouldn't even bother taking it to the strip...or putting longtubes on it.
 

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Posted by 1fast281 (Member # 4670) on :
 
My rear end doesn't have a trac-loc at all, it's not like I have a worn out one. You need an install kit for any vechicle with more than 100k.
 

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Posted by JohnB (Member # 969) on :
 
Over 100k? Not always. But what do I know, I've never done a set of gears before.
 

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Posted by 1fast281 (Member # 4670) on :
 
OK so it's maybe not "neccasary" but it wouldn't hurt to get the install kit. Back to the question at hand... who is running midlength headers on their Cobras or even 4.6 GT's? What type of gains do you typically see with midlengths on a modular engine?
 

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Posted by 4.6 EATIN GM'S (Member # 1633) on :
 
how much u looking to spend?
a set of nice mid lengths and mid pipe are going to be $500 to a $800 then u gotts pay to have them installed.depending on who's doing them it will cost u 8 to 12 hours labor at probally no cheaper then $65 an hour.

i can do em for ya in my garage but i dont know if its worth the hassle.ive done 3 sets oh lt's
 

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