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hotrod1994
11-03-2012, 09:59 PM
if i run shorty headers on a stock 5.3 ls compared to running long tube or mid length headers will there be a noticeable difference in power between the three ?
thanks- logan

cbtlr
11-04-2012, 07:01 AM
The shorty block huggers? Not worth the effort unless clearance issues..Mids are ok and LONG TUBES are the way to go..Very happy with my Hooker LT's..

hotrod1994
11-04-2012, 08:33 AM
i was looking at the price 800 for long tubes or 200 for shorty's

ajk
11-04-2012, 03:35 PM
Stock 5.3, don't look for much detectable power changes. Larger changes would be needed to "notice" anything beyond a better sound...

cbtlr
11-04-2012, 04:26 PM
Stock 5.3, don't look for much detectable power changes. Larger changes would be needed to "notice" anything beyond a better sound...^^^ well said..Also depends on how bad your current exhaust is choking down the engine..

hotrod1994
11-04-2012, 07:35 PM
well it gonna get a carb conversion done and maybe a cam over time so just looking to see if ill have any power loss form the three

ajk
11-05-2012, 04:47 PM
Long Tube...

chevynovaman
11-06-2012, 03:53 PM
i bought dynatek coated headers, 1 7/8 long tube for the camaro for 400.00 and they are nice, they also have 1 5/8

hotrod1994
11-06-2012, 10:35 PM
ok thanks ryan 400 bucks isnt too bad