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magnumdust said

What about just using short truck manifolds? Sure you don't get the same power, but it would likely get the car on the road until you could spring for a nice coilover setup.

I mean, take that little 5.3 with truck manifolds add a 100-125shot and you'd still have enough power to push the car into low 11s if not 10s.

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You have a point magnumdust. I've definitely given thought to this option. There are a few (possibly three, with one being for sure) options that I think will work with no to mininal effort. In the end, I think it's a personal call. I really don't want to have manifolds on the car. The tone of the car changes dramatically with long tube headers. Had them on my old car and I really enjoyed them. Plus with the cam in the car, I'd be leaving to much power on the table. Sure maybe like 15 rwhp, but it all adds up.

If push comes to shove, I will definitely go with the manifolds to get the car on the road.

Thanks for your insight magnumdust!