im looking to put some headers on my truck, being that i live in california i could only go shortys. any input would be appreciated as well as your experiences on your trucks!

BTW, absolutly no long tubes. i have brand new pacesetter long tubes thatare for sale!

 

Not buying a set would be the best option.

 

why is that?

 

Cause it's a waste of money unless you find a used set for under $100

 

Have you ever really looked at the stock manifolds? They looks just like shorty headers. Why change em?

 

I think the BBk's have 1 3/4" primary's , where as all others use 1 5/8" ..But I agree with above...I pass CA smog with lt's and cats if its any consolation.....

 

yup i have, they look identical, however ive heard of gains of around 10 HP. 10 hp is fine for my daily driver, i originally bought Pacesetter long tubes but do not want to go the route of an illegal dragstrip feel truck for my DD. I apologize for posting this in the wrong section, i am new to performance trucks.

for the record, just because the site is titled performance trucks does not mean every body on here is a master, hot rod, or dragster crew chief mechanic. some of us are up and coming DIY and would appreciate some friendly, knowlegable advice. thanks

 

which lts/cats set up do you have that passes CA smog? and does it pass legally or did you have to pay off a buddy who does smog?

 

have long tubes on my truck just had a y pipe made with my stock cats and i can pass smog. try the search button at the top of the page there are pages and pages of long tube/short tube threads you will hear the same thing every time, long tubes are the way to go. short tubes are not going to gain you much if anything.

 

Ok, so everyone except for you then?