I did a search and didnt find much on our trucks on this issue... can you run long tubes? should you? will they fit or rub or?!

What would a good set be on a TBI motor... theres so many out there!
thanks!

I run a set of Edelbrock shorties. Factory exhaust bolts right up to it. Perfect fit!!

Kevin

I run ****ty long tubes on my 89 PU. It was easier for me to make my own exhaust that way. My stock y-pipe was gone by the way i didnt even unbolt it when i took it off i just pulled. I figured full length was better flowing too. I couldn't tell you anything as far as power difference, my exhaust obviously had crazy leaks before i took the manifolds off and I'm not real heavy on the gas.

so long tubes will fit then?
I think I'll prob go shorties based on price alone.... my MPG project is low buck :D

The long tubes will give you better torque and horsepower than the shorties. They can be connected to an exhaust system, but it takes alittle creativeness. I purchased the Edelbrock Shorties for the 91 pickup and they fit real well and work great for me.

I have a '90 with stock manifolds still on. I have a chip, exhaust, filter and coil. Will I notice a worth while difference in power by going to the direct bolt up shorties? Did you?

I have a set of Pacesetter shorties. Fit well, don't leak, and priced decent. I am planning to put a high flow Y pipe on it that Jeg's sells. I really didn't want to go to the hassle of loong tubes and was quite sure the stock manifolds wouldn't cut it when I put the 383 in. My mileage might be better if I kept my foot off the loud pedal:lol:

I have a '90 with stock manifolds still on. I have a chip, exhaust, filter and coil. Will I notice a worth while difference in power by going to the direct bolt up shorties? Did you?

The change was subtle. The shorties created a better flow and a smoother acceleration, than the stock cast iron manifolds. To say that they created a noticeable change, I had to drive for awhile to see the difference and it was there. (acceleration, idle, low end torque, etc) If you don't change anything down stream (exhaust pipes and muffler) of them, the change out to headers will be fruitless.