Long Tube Headers & Ground Clearance

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Jul 7, 2005 | 05:28 PM

06GT

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How much ground clearance is left when you install LTHs on an 05?

Any change over stock?

Jul 7, 2005 | 06:43 PM

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I have JBA longtubes, and there was no loss in ground clearance.

Jul 7, 2005 | 07:04 PM

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I have the Hooker Super Comps but haven't installed them yet. They are #3 on my list. #1. Wheels and tires. #2 TCI 3000 stall converter #3 The Hookers #4 Zex N2O kit. Hooker claims there is no loss of ground clearance.

Jul 8, 2005 | 10:28 AM

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Originally posted by Vegasjay@July 7, 2005, 4:46 PM
I have JBA longtubes, and there was no loss in ground clearance.

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How was the install?? Any special tools required? Power gain?

Jul 8, 2005 | 01:41 PM

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Originally posted by 06GT@July 8, 2005, 10:31 AM
How was the install?? Any special tools required? Power gain?

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Install wasn't bad, just time consuming when on jack stand's in the garage as apposed to a lift... :bang: I gained 22 RWHP and 20 RWTQ.

As far as tool's just make sure you have plenty of different length extension's and universal swivels, and a crap load of patience...

Jul 8, 2005 | 06:08 PM

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Originally posted by Blazing Saddles@July 7, 2005, 7:07 PM
I have the Hooker Super Comps but haven't installed them yet. They are #3 on my list. #1. Wheels and tires. #2 TCI 3000 stall converter #3 The Hookers #4 Zex N2O kit. Hooker claims there is no loss of ground clearance.

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Let me know how the Hooker headers turn out. I've been considering them, but it will probably be some time still. I'm just trying to get opinions (fit, finish, gains, overall quality, ect.). Thanks.

Jul 9, 2005 | 01:25 PM

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Originally posted by Vegasjay@July 8, 2005, 11:44 AM
Install wasn't bad, just time consuming when on jack stand's in the garage as apposed to a lift... :bang: I gained 22 RWHP and 20 RWTQ. As far as tool's just make sure you have plenty of different length extension's and universal swivels, and a crap load of patience...

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Sweet, thanks for the info. That's a pretty good power gain just for headers! Did you already have axle-backs on or anything?

How much did those JBAs run you?

Jul 9, 2005 | 02:28 PM

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Originally posted by 06GT@July 9, 2005, 1:28 PM
Sweet, thanks for the info. That's a pretty good power gain just for headers! Did you already have axle-backs on or anything?

How much did those JBAs run you?

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I already had Magna-packs. The gain was header's and off-road H-pipe. I bought the JBA's when they first came out (Nov-Dec) and I paid $800 for the titanium ceramic coated ones. Another thing you might want to consider is installing Steeda motor mounts. They help gain clearence by not allowing the motor to torque so much like they do with the soft stock "Hydra mounts". It also help's put a little more torque to the ground where it belongs!