08-21-2009, 08:41 AM | #1 |
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The truth about Shorty Headers
I'm looking to find if the Shorty headers (GMPP or anyone else's version of shorties) are worth getting. Thoughts?
1. Is there any performance gain, loss, or stays the same? 2. Are there any impacts on engine life/durability? Seems the LT headers are voiding warranties and I don't have that kinda money to replace a new engine, if I did I would have put the LS7 in my car by now So I'm looking to anything different that is fun and neat to do to this beautiful car.
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08-21-2009, 10:13 AM | #2 |
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Well, if you have to worry about emissions testing, then I'd say, from the few threads we've seen, that shorties may be worth it if you can't run LTs. The Doug Thorleys seem to be the only ones that have been tested so far, so I'm only going off of those, but I imagine we'll be seeing more soon.
Personally, I had two sets of LTs, a set of mids', and finally ended-up with shorties on my last car and can say the sound and power are no comparison to shorties. However, after receiving two +$200 tickets for the LTs, I'll be going shorties this time, so long as there is at least a measured 10-15 RWHP improvement. For the money these are going for, that's CAI-plus $$$. If you can get away from visual inspections, and have a good tuner and run cats', I think you're going to be okay.
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08-21-2009, 10:23 AM | #3 | |
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Thanks for your input. I'm more worried about warranty than anything else and the Doug Thorley's look pretty sweet. If I was to get that, then all I would need a is a good high flow cat replacement that is warranty legal as well.
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08-21-2009, 10:23 AM | #4 |
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Longtubes would void your exhaust warranty... that is about it.
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Shorties are the safer bet but less HP gains for sure. I really wish Kooks/ARH made shorties!! -bobby
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08-21-2009, 10:29 AM | #6 | ||
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You know - I want to see if changing to high-flow cats' would help power much. I'm suprised to see GM use four cats'. I'd be interested in seeing what gains there are in going to a pair of cats' compared to the OEM four-cat' set-up. Quote:
And yes, on the California comment. You don't live here, so you don't suck at life, therefore, I say go with a cat'd LT system, lol. (FWIW - to anyone else in CA: no offense, lol. I think you get my drift )
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08-21-2009, 02:39 PM | #7 |
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I highly doubt you are going to get your entire powertrain warranty voided over a tune...
I think it is more the paranoid blowing things out of proportion... they have to prove that the tune did x damage... and it is an LS* motor.. they dont exactly just die. |
08-21-2009, 02:43 PM | #8 |
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Well - I guess those that are willing to risk it will find out. Most of the powertrain is controlled by the computer. Why do you think there's TM programmed into cars? I thought it was to protect them from too much power/torque during certain circumstances. I've been bullied by the dealership many times, and it always comes down to the customer being responsible for the diagnostics. What's going to happen when they say they aren't going to fix it? Is the customer going to pay for a lawyer to fight it out? I don't know.
It probably wouldn't be a problem in about 99% of the cars out there. I'd just hate to be that 1%.
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If you swap your exhaust and your door handle falls off, they're not likely to deny that. The problem becomes the fuzzy effects of certain modifications. They could very easily deny almost any powertrain claims with a tune because the tune effects so much of the operation of the engine. Since a warranty is essentially a civil contract, even though warranties are governed by the Magnunson Moss Warranty Act, there is no gov't agency that enforces the MMWA, so your only recourse is civil ie take them to court. If you have the $$ to hire an attorney to take them to court over a warranty claim denial, you could probably just pay the $$ to fix things yourself and shouldn't be worrying too much about warranty claims. So unless you're willing to go to court to enforce your warranty claim, a tune is probably not a good idea...
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If you have to deal with strict emissions testing, Shorties are the way to go.
Longtubes offer the best overall power gains of header choices, but some places they cant be used and still pass emissions (visual, sniffer, and OBD testing)
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So basically don't buy Longtubes or have fun with your car unless you have a lawyer.... lol this is funny... I got trans work done at the dealer with a full nitrous bottle in the trunk...
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So you guys think shorties are not worth the money to HP gain trade off? Has there been any Dyno's or HP gain reports on them? I'm thinking that since a supercharger is on the list (hopefully next year), the shorties will work good with it, I already have the 3 inch exhaust on it.
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JMVHO. I've been through both law enforcement issues and warranty issues because of LTs, so... take it how you want
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