BBK Long Tube Headers Vs BBK Shorty Headers

[TTOPEH]

Hey All!

So the motor is coming out of my car (1986 GT T-Top) and a recently rebuilt 302 is going in instead. I am starting to look at headers to replace the 30 year old stockers.


I am being told that long tubes are a biatch to put in even with the motor being out. I have also been told that long tubes make the most power.

My questions is, would the power difference justify enough to go with Long Tubes? Are they that much of a pain to put in?

It's causing me to flip flop back and forth. I am also wanting to go X-pipe with cats.

If anyone has BBK headers for sale and X-pipe please let me know as well.

Thanks!

[Tailites]

MM&FFs did a shootout years ago between LTs & shorties...

yes there was some gain from LTs...but it wasnt a lot

just put shorties in there

more info...http://www.mustangandfords.com/how-t...-headers-test/

[94stang87]

If the engine is out go long tubes , the BBK's slide right in when putting the engine back in, pay the extra too and get the ceramic headers,

[tulowd]

In general terms, shortys are the way to go for more torque and less bullshiat.

If you have a real motor and are making real power, shorties will limit your power, say anything above 300 rwhp. When's the last time someone built a real fast car with shorties?

Note: If using a blower, shorties are not as restrictive as on a high reving N/A motor.

[Tailites]

In general terms, shortys are the way to go for more torque and less bullshiat.

When's the last time someone built a real fast car with shorties?

I'd say...the last time someone flipped a set over & hung 2 hair dryers off em...

[onDjuice]

Long tubes for the win. If your making lots of hp only way to go. Lose alittle tq down low make up for it up high..

[tulowd]

I'd say...the last time someone flipped a set over & hung 2 hair dryers off em...

I don't think the OP is looking at blow drying

[HyperGT]

plus LT sound amazing. I went with them on my 88 and current ride. I would do them everytime.