orlando Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 I'm looking for more tq and the shortys say 20lb of tq. Is this true? I want6 something simple to install. Any ideas. 03 4x4 sub 5.3. Or is it just a waist of cash? I need more TQ....Thamks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oscareltemblo Posted September 21, 2006 Report Share Posted September 21, 2006 get a towing cam, price is around the same only installation price will be more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CrAzYMoPaRGuY Posted September 23, 2006 Report Share Posted September 23, 2006 Not sure of what stock SSS manifolds look like on the inside... (*embarrassed*) but I don't think you'll see a 20 ft lbs of torque gain from removing stock manifolds and bolting on any shorty style header that has a short collector. Not in my opinion. Shorty headers are more a "convenience" header than a performance modification in most cases. They are made to fit in a confined space, and allow a headpipe to bolt up. That's it. The short collector is NOT good for performance. It won't kill performance over a dead stock exhaust manifold, but it won't net a 20 ft lb gain either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KissMySilvSS Posted September 25, 2006 Report Share Posted September 25, 2006 I would take a look at Dynatech Long Tube headers. They are about the closest thing to 'bolt right on' as you will find in long tube headers, all others will require some form of modification, as I have heard. They are over a grand, but you will be happier with these over any shortys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thomp62301 Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 check tbyrne's website they have a great group purchese program going on for the dynatech long tube headers . will save you quite a few bucks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KissMySilvSS Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 , thats a pretty good deal, around 200-250 off retail. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenKey Posted September 26, 2006 Report Share Posted September 26, 2006 Long tubes are simple to install also. They may require a little work to button it all up, but still easy. Unless you want to go with the Dynatechs. Nice, but cost is a little much for my taste. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dirt.boy Posted September 27, 2006 Report Share Posted September 27, 2006 get a towing cam, price is around the same only installation price will be more. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Anyone have a recomendation and/or reasoning for choosing a towing cam. I tow a 7000 trailer and short of going to a stroker I am wondering how to get a bit more torque as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
detjoe Posted September 28, 2006 Report Share Posted September 28, 2006 , thats a pretty good deal, around 200-250 off retail. <{POST_SNAPBACK}> but wont you eat that savings when you have to get them coated?? I dont think they are, anybody know for sure or have theirs coated? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdub396 Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 (edited) I'm looking for more tq and the shortys say 20lb of tq. Is this true? I want6 something simple to install. Any ideas. 03 4x4 sub 5.3. Or is it just a waist of cash? I need more TQ....Thamks <{POST_SNAPBACK}> I've got an 03 5.3L Silverado, and put shorty headers on. Can't tell a dam bit of difference....cep they look nicer. Just by looks, I'd say the stock manifolds are decent flowing?! If you're looking for power gains, I'd go long tube, or save up for a Radix charger. Edited September 29, 2006 by jdub396 (see edit history) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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