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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 06:20 PM
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big horsepower/torque difference?
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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My longtube thorley's gave a decent bit of bythe pants hp. Plus they sound really good
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 06:23 PM
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Yes about 25hp/25lbft torque with long tube versus 5hp/5lbft torque with shortys.
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Old Feb 7, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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Originally Posted by skindog39
big horsepower/torque difference?
Do a search here on tech. You will find that you will on average you will gain 20rwhp with long/mid lenth headers.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 07:02 AM
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LOngtubes are a lot better than shorty's.
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Old Feb 8, 2005 | 07:00 PM
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i think long tubes are illegal in cali , smog issues
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Old Feb 9, 2005 | 07:02 AM
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Thorleys and TOGS are carb approved.
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