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Old Nov 26, 2008 | 11:45 PM
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Ok, good, so they will be happy down there. I can buy a pair of reducers with bungs for the sensors. That would be the easiest route. I also might even install new O2 sensors while I'm at it.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 07:53 AM
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Have you seen my pics? Don't buy Flowtechs they make installing the rest of the exhaust difficult because the header pipe is too long and hangs too low. O2 sensor is no problem, drill a hole in the collector and weld in a bung. If the cable doesn't reach just strip it out of the harness and it'll reach.

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Old Nov 27, 2008 | 11:37 PM
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You should be able to get a set of shortie headers that have the O2 hole already in them. And they would fit better than the long tube headers.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 05:53 PM
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Shorties are more expensive though, and despite the fitment issues, long tubes perform better. I guess I'd rather go with the long tubes to save money.
 
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Old Nov 30, 2008 | 09:15 PM
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How much are the O2 reducers and the pipe and clamps going to cost to hook the long tubes up? I believe the shorties will bolt right up to the exhaust you have now. You won't notice any performance difference shorties vs long tube in a truck.
 
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