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Discussion in 'Performance and Tuning' started by PhoenixTaco, Jan 20, 2013.

  1. Jan 20, 2013 at 5:55 PM
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    PhoenixTaco

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    I am thinking about getting some headers soon. But I am not really sure weather to get long tube or short tube. Or the brand.. Any advise or any good reviews on any brands?
     
    PhoenixTaco, Jan 20, 2013
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  2. Feb 12, 2013 at 2:20 AM
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    ToyotaTacoma4Ever

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    Ive got doug thorley long tubes on my truck and couldnt be happier with them, good gains and quality built

    then there was JBA headers that were another good brand as well
     
    ToyotaTacoma4Ever, Feb 12, 2013
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  3. Feb 12, 2013 at 7:42 AM
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    I'm always Amazed at how few responces a Good post like this one gets.

    Long tubes will be the for your results.

    I'm fixin' to get me some on my X.

    Don't know which brand,yet.

    Let me know which ones you like.
     
    Big O, Feb 12, 2013
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    05RedTaco, Feb 14, 2013
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  5. Feb 16, 2013 at 5:59 PM
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    Read somewhere that short tubes are better for 1st gens and long tubes for 2nd gens? Someone may need to clarify/provide an explanation :D
     
    davidjmay, Feb 16, 2013
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  6. Feb 16, 2013 at 6:04 PM
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    Actually, the long tubes seem to be better on the 3.4, while best gains are had with the shortys on the 1GR engines.
     
    chris4x4, Feb 16, 2013
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