Would it be worth my wild to swap out my Edelbrock shorty's for Hooker longtubes?

**KIXASS** · 10-26-2007, 08:13 PM

I have a 1998 Camaro SS and have Edelbrock shorty headers with 2.5" Stainless Works catted y-pipe. I came across an excellent deal on a set of Hooker Longtubes. I was just wondering if going to the Longtubes and a 3" o/r y-pipe would be worth the time, money and effort? I don't want to do it if I will only will see like 10rwhp.

Please let me know before I invest my time & money.

Also, how long does it usually take to install a set of longtubes, considering it's your first time? I am mechanically inclined and have done it numerous times on Mustangs. This would just be my first on a Camaro.

**FuhBreezeE** · 10-26-2007, 09:14 PM

Yes, it will be worth your 'while'. Since you're so mechanically inclined....4-8 hours seems to be the general time needed for such a project.

**basballny2** · 10-26-2007, 09:24 PM

yes, some people say on these cars shorties sometimes can run lower hp numbers than stock manifolds

**jag42420** · 10-26-2007, 10:19 PM

Definitely, long tubes are always better for performance than shorties. Long tubes alone should net you more than 10 HP. I think the general expectation is 15-20HP with headers, and a couple more ponies when you get them tuned in. Here's a pretty good guide http://www.geocities.com/foff667/98Camaropg4.html . Install time differs from person to person. Mine took about 3 hours, but I did not connect them to my duals (had an exhaust shop do that). I had a friend over, and a case of beer... Plan on it being an afternoon job so you aren't rushed.

**KIXASS** · 10-27-2007, 01:58 AM

SWEET.... thanks for the link. That some good info.

**xzaero0** · 10-28-2007, 10:47 AM

Originally Posted by KIXASS

I have a 1998 Camaro SS and have Edelbrock shorty headers with 2.5" Stainless Works catted y-pipe. I came across an excellent deal on a set of Hooker Longtubes. I was just wondering if going to the Longtubes and a 3" o/r y-pipe would be worth the time, money and effort? I don't want to do it if I will only will see like 10rwhp.

Please let me know before I invest my time & money.

Also, how long does it usually take to install a set of longtubes, considering it's your first time? I am mechanically inclined and have done it numerous times on Mustangs. This would just be my first on a Camaro.

Lose the ESH. They are junk, I have them also and they are way to restrictive. Replace them with some good long tubes. I think the stock manifolds are better then the shorties are. I got ARH, going on this winter.

Just ran my car last nite against my buddies 06 GTO, after 115 it just dosent pull like it did before the edelbrock shorties.