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[bigbird04]

Save the forced induction . Thinking about doing LTs,throttle bottle, and plenum. Is it worth it.

 

[Deleted member 38176]

TB and plenum won't net you much.

LT's (depending on the rest of the exhaust) could get you 15-20rwhp......but would cost about $800-$900 (maybe more) including labor.

So, you would spend about $1200-$1300+/- for about 25rwhp.

 

[03_TrueBlue_GT]

He could save some money by doing it himself. What about suspension mods, or are you interested in gaining HP?

 

[Rejekt]

I hear LT's are a major pain in the ass to install. Most people end up dropping the K member.

 

[bigbird04]

Thanks guys, I could do the labor myself . I did my own gear install ( I'm a mechanic by trade )
Basically the only thing on a car I would be scared to get into would be an automatic tranny. I was thinking the long tubes would be more of a supporting mod for a vortech kit down the road. Currently I have an offload x pipe to some weld in flows. For suspension I have cj pony parts 2 inch springs, bbk caster camber plates,and mm full length subframe connectors. Believe it or not the car hooks pretty good on the nitto 555s. So I don't really know if I wanna do more suspension parts at this time . I'm open to suggestions ! I thought the TB and plenum might be a waste, but they are just so easy thought I might try. Maybe do headers and cams instead ? I don't want to spray it at this time because if I got every thing I wanted for a nitrous set up , I would like about 1500 doing a vortech kit ( kit tune bottle heater remote bottle heater ect )

 

[1fun281]

Longtubes would compliment a vortech greatly, also longtubes are worth every blood sweat tear and penny, they give the car such a grunt definetly a must even to a stock car

 

[demented22]

I am interested in this also. What brands LT's work best? I was just looking at macs. My next question is what about clearance? I have read if your lowered they hit. My prochamber hits now lightly every now and then. I did help a guy a couple years ago put on a set of equal shorties. It was a pita! Is there a write up on long tube install anywhere? I am also a mechanic. but on construction equipment. I will be doing this on jack stands also. My idea is I need to replace my transmission soon. So I figured while it was up, it would be a good time.

 

[Deleted member 38176]

I am interested in this also. What brands LT's work best? I was just looking at macs. My next question is what about clearance? I have read if your lowered they hit. My prochamber hits now lightly every now and then. I did help a guy a couple years ago put on a set of equal shorties. It was a pita! Is there a write up on long tube install anywhere? I am also a mechanic. but on construction equipment. I will be doing this on jack stands also. My idea is I need to replace my transmission soon. So I figured while it was up, it would be a good time.

MAC is u at the top. I run a full MAC setup (LT's, mid-pipe, catback) and couldn't be happier. I am lowered almost 2" and clearence is a concern. I've had th LT's for long enough that I am able to judge whether I will clear or not just by looking. You learn to take speed bumps VERY slowly (and at an angle if you can). Honestly, clearance isn't a problem anymore. Im not sure if there is a write-up anymore, but an LT install is pretty straight-forward and easy......it's just a complete pain in the arse! I did mine with floor jacks, an engine brace, and dropping the K-member (easiest route).

 

[demented22]

MAC is u at the top. I run a full MAC setup (LT's, mid-pipe, catback) and couldn't be happier. I am lowered almost 2" and clearence is a concern. I've had th LT's for long enough that I am able to judge whether I will clear or not just by looking. You learn to take speed bumps VERY slowly (and at an angle if you can). Honestly, clearance isn't a problem anymore. Im not sure if there is a write-up anymore, but an LT install is pretty straight-forward and easy......it's just a complete pain in the arse! I did mine with floor jacks, an engine brace, and dropping the K-member (easiest route).

Thanks! We are supposed to close on our house mid July, then I will finally have my garage. Sounds like I will make a go at this. Now I am preety sure I have read that Lts need to be removed to pull your trans, but not all need to. Do the Mac's?

 

[007]

I didnt notice anything with plenum and TB. Skip that IMO.

 

[bigbird04]

I didnt notice anything with plenum and TB. Skip that IMO.

Thanks I was thinking I would be better off with out for now. I want macs but the ceramic pacesetters are very tempting. I am thinking of giving them a try.

 

[bigbird04]

Thanks! We are supposed to close on our house mid July, then I will finally have my garage. Sounds like I will make a go at this. Now I am preety sure I have read that Lts need to be removed to pull your trans, but not all need to. Do the Mac's?

Macs do not have to be removed is my understanding. Not sure about pacesetters. ( I've had them on ls1s, (fit great, buy the way I've also heard horror stories on gts). I just want my LTs to fit right the first time with little or no mods to k member, floor pans, or stearingshaft.

 

[03_TrueBlue_GT]

I didnt notice anything with plenum and TB. Skip that IMO.

My friend got the BBK 78mm and he swears up and down that it made a big improvement on his GT, I guess we will find out at the track though if it helped... I have read that the 78mm is a little overkill for a Mustang with stock heads and cams though.