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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 11:13 PM
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what are some pros and cons of long tube headers and shortys? I have a 83 f150 and im wondering what would be better to put on my truck with a 302
 
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Old Mar 19, 2011 | 11:48 PM
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Long Tube! you get better power released with long tubes. Shorty's are more like a stock manifold just a bit better. I have a brand new set of Hedman's sitting in my house because they didnt fit my 4x4.
 
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Old Mar 20, 2011 | 12:03 AM
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ok so where can i find a pair of long tubes for a 302 4x4 because my truck is a 4x4 also
 
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