Which set of Longtubes? Poll

[sicmadek]

Like stainless cause it goes to a true dual setup rather than a ypipe. 1 3/4 is also the route of which I would stay at mike. No need for 1 7/8 headers on a 5.7. Hell, 900 horse hellcats are running 1 7/8 headers. Over kill and loss of bottom end is all you'll get out of that on a 8 speed. Don't have the ability to utilize a giant stall converter to get pass the loss of low end with that big of a primary

Hmmm me and thad have jbas. We also both have the 4 dr records. His 8 spd was setting records with jbas before the cam or stall.

 

[sicmadek]

I'm not worried about low end loss from a RCSB 8spd 3.92 truck. I might lose a touch but the re tune for the headers will make up for that loss of low end and will negate that. I would rather have 1 3/4 but to do that means the massive cost increase which I don't feel like paying. With the way these are geared in first there won't be a need for a big stall anyway.

Dont listen to this guy. I cut 1.65 60' and thad cut low 1.7s on jbas. There is no low end loss. The only votes that count in this thread are from people who actually owns a set of longtubes. Theres 6 trucks with in 30 miles of me with jbas and 1 with obx. They are all happy with what they have. The obx will have the least amount quality control out of all.

 

[Tomater03]

He ever try 1 3/4?!? My 3rd gen with big heads and cam was cutting 1.6 60 foots and running what his truck did in worse air on 1 5/8ths headers, was about to bump up to 1 3/4 to go with a lot bigger cam and a 4000 stall. Believe. Me when I say, 1 3/4 is more than sufficient on top end and will net a better gain down low

 

[Tomater03]

Yea kotta(Mike), don't believe your good ole buddy ole pal that has probably some of the most knowledge in the Hemi truck world alone with maybe a few others, I don't know anything bro. I'm just a green behind the ears 16 year old *****

 

[Tomater03]

Put it this way, I had 1 3/4 on my 600 horse charger

 

[Tomater03]

Just because someone goes from factory manifolds to 1 7/8ths longtube a and shows a gain, doesn't mean they are the best option

 

[Tomater03]

What are you shifting out at mike?!?! 6000-6200?

 

[sicmadek]

He ever try 1 3/4?!? My 3rd gen with big heads and cam was cutting 1.6 60 foots and running what his truck did in worse air on 1 5/8ths headers, was about to bump up to 1 3/4 to go with a lot bigger cam and a 4000 stall. Believe. Me when I say, 1 3/4 is more than sufficient on top end and will net a better gain down low

So you ran faster than 12.36 on motor? Single cab? we are 5200lb 4 drs.

 

[Tomater03]

Never ran 1/4 mile in negative 2000 da like some ppl, no, I ran 7.90's on motor in a 03 quad cab in 1500 da. And that's with a 150,000 mile 13 year old motor and a 5 speed. Giggidy

 

[Tomater03]

On a canned superchips tune I might add

 

[sicmadek]

Never ran 1/4 mile in negative 2000 da like some ppl, no, I ran 7.90's on motor in a 03 quad cab in 1500 da. And that's with a 150,000 mile 13 year old motor and a 5 speed. Giggidy

He ran 7.8x in -700. His truck will never leave as hard as mine or yours. 3rd gen qc is lighter a 4th gen already plus whatever prep you did. If yours is the red truck then we already know you are setup strictly for the 1/8 with 4.88s probably. Hell im bout to pass you in the 1/8. Youre trying to compare trucks built for different purposes.

 

[sicmadek]

This doesnt need to be an argument. 4th gens are different engines. The heads flow more, vvt cam, and variable intake runners are some big improvements. Point being dont be scared to run 1 7/8 headers.

 

[Tomater03]

It is the red truck, and is set up with 4.56's like any other 1/4 mile ram with a 5 speed, 7.8's in negative da, cam , full bolt ons, 8 speed, prepped and does he have heads as well?!? Bragging about records with a 3 year old power train package is kinda silly with the lack of actual ppl out there in the dodge community that actually take this **** seriously

 

[Tomater03]

These heads and cams still don't flow what's needed to really justify a 1 7/8, but to some ppl "overkill is life"

 

[Tomater03]

Who ever told you that that truck is a 1/8 mile set up is a retard

 

[jlpowell84]

I'm happy with my OBX headers , $569. They're mini resonators on the y-pipe , not cats. I spent $200 to ceramic coat the headers and y-pipe. I had to add a vibrant resonator to tone it down, too loud. OBX and Maximizer are the same thing.

I had to add a Vibrant 3" in/out after Y-pipe before MBRP muffler. I freaking loved the extreme raspy mean V8 sound (not burbly like flowmaster) but at mild 2200rpm acceleration it was simply too loud. Res kinda kills the sound as all the high frequencies are neutered.

I'm not worried about low end loss from a RCSB 8spd 3.92 truck. I might lose a touch but the re tune for the headers will make up for that loss of low end and will negate that. I would rather have 1 3/4 but to do that means the massive cost increase which I don't feel like paying. With the way these are geared in first there won't be a need for a big stall anyway.

I agree, cost increase to go to 3/4 is a lot. I have a '12 six speed with 3.55 gears so 1-3/4, Edge converter were kinda part of the total equation to not make low end unbearable. I feel like I have gained a tad on the low end after all the mods and well revving her up is quite a different story

This doesnt need to be an argument. 4th gens are different engines. The heads flow more, vvt cam, and variable intake runners are some big improvements. Point being dont be scared to run 1 7/8 headers.

Yea even with 3.55s it was still a hard choice to spend for ARH. But meh, bonus season nullified any hurt to the wallet But with 8spd and 3.92s I would think one shouldn't be scared of 1-7'8 primaries. But I admit my knowledge/expereince level is novice at best...

 

[sicmadek]

These heads and cams still don't flow what's needed to really justify a 1 7/8, but to some ppl "overkill is life"

You buy me some 1 3/4 longtubes and ill prove it. I know youre not going to buy both and test the theory. No one on here will prove which one is better. It would be silly for a consumer spend $2000+ on 2 sets of headers just to see whats the best. Our setups work and youre welcome to try to beat thad. Didnt you buy a rc 8spd? Thats a 400lb advantage right there.

 

[Tomater03]

Haven't got it yet but shouldn't be a hard task, all it takes is money right?!?!? Lol, and some Houston air

 

[Tomater03]

You buy me some 1 3/4 longtubes and ill prove it. I know youre not going to buy both and test the theory. No one on here will prove which one is better. It would be silly for a consumer spend $2000+ on 2 sets of headers just to see whats the best. Our setups work and youre welcome to try to beat thad. Didnt you buy a rc 8spd? Thats a 400lb advantage right there.

Gonna prove 1 3/4 are better suited for 345 cube motor is all you would be proving. Esspeacially on a NA setup. That's why kotta put he would rather have 1 3/4 but the only thing stopping him is price

 

[sicmadek]

For the record thad and i still have stock heads/manifold combo. It should be easy for you since youre running a single cab right?