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ZED SLED · 11-04-2010, 03:43 PM

I'm having DT short tubes installed next week at a local speed shop. (I know, but LTs are an issue for me right now). They asked if I wanted to use gaskets or RTV. They recommend RTV instead of gaskets. Claim they use it on their race cars, the owners 5th gen with long tubes a year ago, and it's the way to go. Any advice?

montej23 · 11-04-2010, 04:04 PM

I havent seen or heard to use anything else other than gaskets so i hope you get a response for this because i do not want to viod my warrenty and have to get a tune. So i am thinking about DT shorty's as well. Can you make a sound clip of them on?

smokescreen · 11-04-2010, 05:01 PM

I followed the instructions and used the gasket when I put mine on this past weekend.

xxlbeerz · 11-04-2010, 05:02 PM

Everything I've read so far says reuse the stock gaskets as they are really good.

Hicompression · 11-04-2010, 05:32 PM

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Originally Posted by xxlbeerz

Everything I've read so far says reuse the stock gaskets as they are really good.

Yes. Have them re-use the stock metal gaskets.

SlingShot · 11-04-2010, 05:36 PM

I reused the stock ones also ... No problems - No Leaks

Don't forget to post a follow up and tell us what you think of them ...

DMAX · 11-04-2010, 08:48 PM

[QUOTE=SlingShot;2515935]I reused the stock ones also ... No problems - No Leaks

Same here

Ivan @ Southwest Speed · 11-05-2010, 12:33 AM

Do not use RTV....it will make a mess and leak over time.

The OEM's are good for 2-3 reuses and that's it. Aside from that, use them the way that GM created them and you'll be in great shape.

Let us know how they turn out for you and thank you for purchasing Doug Thorley!!!

Ivan @ Southwest Speed

Doc · 11-05-2010, 03:54 AM

Do you have a dyno baseline already? I'd be interested to know exactly what kinds of gains the shorties will give you with your setup.

ZED SLED · 11-05-2010, 08:34 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc

Do you have a dyno baseline already? I'd be interested to know exactly what kinds of gains the shorties will give you with your setup.

Thanks for the responses everyone.Will definitely have them re-use the stock gaskets. No, I don't have a baseline. Would love to dyno but the closest one I know of is 2 1/2 hours from here at Redline. I'll just have to keep using the ole neck snap dyno.

montej23 · 11-05-2010, 09:53 AM

how much did you get the DT shorties for?

BowlingSS · 11-05-2010, 11:50 AM

I re-used my on my LS1 but I did spray them with cooper spray. No leaks for years but I had LT's not shorties.

Bill

11-04-2010, 03:43 PM	#1
ZED SLED Drives: 2017 Mosaic Bk ZL1 M6 Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South of Raleigh, NC Posts: 9,620 View My Garage	Getting DT Shortys installed...any advice? I'm having DT short tubes installed next week at a local speed shop. (I know, but LTs are an issue for me right now). They asked if I wanted to use gaskets or RTV. They recommend RTV instead of gaskets. Claim they use it on their race cars, the owners 5th gen with long tubes a year ago, and it's the way to go. Any advice? __________________ Last edited by ZED SLED; 11-04-2010 at 03:56 PM.

11-04-2010, 05:01 PM	#3
smokescreen Drives: 2011 2SS/RS Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Stafford, Va Posts: 187 View My Garage	I followed the instructions and used the gasket when I put mine on this past weekend. __________________ Patience is not a virtue, it is a waste of time.

11-04-2010, 05:36 PM	#6
SlingShot Drives: 2012 ZL1 - #670 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Seminole, Fl. Posts: 8,009	I reused the stock ones also ... No problems - No Leaks Don't forget to post a follow up and tell us what you think of them ... __________________

11-05-2010, 03:54 AM	#9
Doc Dances With Mustangs Drives: 2010 1SS/RS MT Join Date: May 2009 Location: USA Posts: 3,819 View My Garage	Do you have a dyno baseline already? I'd be interested to know exactly what kinds of gains the shorties will give you with your setup. __________________ Blue Angel is here!! 1SS/RS LS3 M6 IBM

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11-04-2010, 04:04 PM	#2
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	I havent seen or heard to use anything else other than gaskets so i hope you get a response for this because i do not want to viod my warrenty and have to get a tune. So i am thinking about DT shorty's as well. Can you make a sound clip of them on?

11-04-2010, 05:02 PM	#4
xxlbeerz Drives: 2010 Black on Black Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 533	Everything I've read so far says reuse the stock gaskets as they are really good.

11-04-2010, 08:48 PM	#7
DMAX Drives: 01 silverado 2010 2SS/RS Sim Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: MA Posts: 211	[QUOTE=SlingShot;2515935]I reused the stock ones also ... No problems - No Leaks Same here

11-05-2010, 12:33 AM	#8
Ivan @ Southwest Speed Drives: '15 Z06, '01 NBM SS, '97 SS Join Date: May 2009 Location: Rio Rancho, NM Posts: 12,161	Do not use RTV....it will make a mess and leak over time. The OEM's are good for 2-3 reuses and that's it. Aside from that, use them the way that GM created them and you'll be in great shape. Let us know how they turn out for you and thank you for purchasing Doug Thorley!!! Ivan @ Southwest Speed

11-05-2010, 09:53 AM	#11
montej23 Drives: 2011 VR Camaro Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Arkansas Posts: 974 View My Garage	how much did you get the DT shorties for?

11-05-2010, 11:50 AM	#12
BowlingSS Camaro Owner Since 1987 Drives: 2011 2SS/RS L99 RJT Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Lawrenceville, GA Posts: 2,185	I re-used my on my LS1 but I did spray them with cooper spray. No leaks for years but I had LT's not shorties. Bill