long tube headers

[Revo1]

Originally Posted by Mindz

shorties won't get you much gains, unless you get hiflow cats. Those are the single most effective exhaust mod you can do for performance.

My next planned mod is a stolen copy of the key to BLUE RUSH

Best gains for your buck to be sure

[Mindz]

how much do you plan to pay for a key...

[Revo1]

Originally Posted by Mindz

how much do you plan to pay for a key...

If it's more than $12, I'm out. That's about half of my mod budget these days

[cterry]

Originally Posted by jmjackso

Not to highjack this thread but whats the info on the meet. I will finally have the beast back and I will attend this meet. If you want to see a highly modded Camaro with LT headers I will be there. I am going to be running JBA Longtubes.

info in the meets and events section. its titled

BBK Performance Parts Cruise Set for September 11.

[GTR High Performance]

Hello guys,

In our experience... its usually best to do just like Mindz said. Keep in mind that there are 2 parts to the smog test: 1) the visual portion 2) the actual emissions/output portion.

The smog technicians are told to look under the hood and under the car to try and spot any "illegal" modifications... the fact is that sometimes they don't look all that carefully and so you might be able to sneak by with longtube headers and the corresponding high-flow catalytic converters.

We have actually seen some customers with other types of vehicles pass their smog tests w/ long tubes and high flow cats... especially if the cars are stock or very close to stock. At this point, then they MIGHT pass the emissions portion but don't forget that you are still at the technician's mercy for the visual portion!

Take care and let me know if any other questions,

Gonzalo
GTR High Performance

Originally Posted by longbeachss2010

JBA-6812S. i found them at marylandspeed.com and it said it was smog legal in all 50 states . so that why i was woundering. well another question if i put lt with high flow cats. will i fail the smog check in like 8 years from now .

[SummoneR]

In 5 years I plan to have a lift, at that point an exhaust swap would be much easier come smog time. But at this rate it may be five years before I can afford long tubes too. HAA.

[longbeachss2010]

Originally Posted by GTR High Performance

Hello guys,

In our experience... its usually best to do just like Mindz said. Keep in mind that there are 2 parts to the smog test: 1) the visual portion 2) the actual emissions/output portion.

The smog technicians are told to look under the hood and under the car to try and spot any "illegal" modifications... the fact is that sometimes they don't look all that carefully and so you might be able to sneak by with longtube headers and the corresponding high-flow catalytic converters.

We have actually seen some customers with other types of vehicles pass their smog tests w/ long tubes and high flow cats... especially if the cars are stock or very close to stock. At this point, then they MIGHT pass the emissions portion but don't forget that you are still at the technician's mercy for the visual portion!

Take care and let me know if any other questions,

Gonzalo
GTR High Performance

well for the visial part i have smog test location and the tech is not so bright. i ask him few question about lt header and he didnt know what was that. so the hard part is to pass the emessions test.

[longbeachss2010]

if i install some shorty headers with some high flow cats. i should get some pretty good numbers . i really dont wana void my warranty with lt.

[2010 4 DW]

Originally Posted by longbeachss2010

if i install some shorty headers with some high flow cats. i should get some pretty good numbers . i really dont wana void my warranty with lt.

You will get great power with shorties and mids. I would just get the mids to start and upgrade the the shorties at a later date if you choose.

Then when you pop the hood you look stock..

[longbeachss2010]

Originally Posted by 2010 4 DW

You will get great power with shorties and mids. I would just get the mids to start and upgrade the the shorties at a later date if you choose.

Then when you pop the hood you look stock..

wat do u have. stock heads or something else

[SILVER BULLITT]

i have long tubes ..... and i dont worry about smog .... find a guy pay 200 and call it a day

[longbeachss2010]

WELL I GUESS IM GOING LT HEADERS WITH HIGH FLOW CATS WITH INSTALL AND DYNO TUNE FOR 2600 OH YEA ND A UNDERDRIVE PULLEY . IS A GOOD DEAL OR NO

[2010 4 DW]

Originally Posted by longbeachss2010

WELL I GUESS IM GOING LT HEADERS WITH HIGH FLOW CATS WITH INSTALL AND DYNO TUNE FOR 2600 OH YEA ND A UNDERDRIVE PULLEY . IS A GOOD DEAL OR NO

Sounds about right to me.

JBA Part 6813S 1 7/8" Long tubes = $800.00
JBA Part 6812SDC High Flow Cats = 449.00
SLP Underdrive pulley = $179.00
Labor for all these should be 6 hours at $60-$80 per hour.
Tune = $500.00 depending on the shop in California.

Total for parts is $1428.00
Labor = $480.00
Tune = $500.00

Total would be $2408.00 and if you add some tax you have your $2600.00

[TMorgan800]

Sounds about right....Id get my work done at HADDAD if I were you..... should be pretty close to you, just up the 405 off at Manchester.
Haddad does the best work IMO.... plus TAD is a great tuner... love that guy!