4.6 Headers Advice

95GTS · 02-12-2001, 12:00 PM

How, exactly, do you remove and install the exhaust headers? I've heard something about jacking up the engine on one side. Which side? Where do you place the jack?

I know that Bassani is excellent but are there any other good quality headers that you would recommend for the 4.6? I don't want to have to spend an arm and a leg for these things. I do need some better exhaust flow, though.

I'm needing torque. As you know the 4.6 needs it bad down low. Is there a budget-minded exhaust combo out there that will produce good results? I'm not looking for loud sound, I'm needing performance with a budget in mind. I'm still in college.

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1996 Mustang GTS

Ares · 02-12-2001, 06:13 PM

BBK makes Longtubes(jethot coated)
MAC makes Longtubes(HTC coated)
Ford makes short tube stainless(ceramic coating optional)
JBA makes short tube(offer ceramic coating)
Pacesetter makes short tubes.

Here is link to JBA's Installtion instructions. http://www.jbaheaders.com/assets/instructions/1625.htm

blue00gt · 02-15-2001, 02:54 PM

If more low end torque is what you are looking for, then headers are probably not the solution for you. Long tubes will definitely kill your low end, but even shorties on a stock motor probably won't boost low end much if at all.
I would recommend gears to get you into your powerband quicker.

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2000GT Atlantic Blue: Cobra R Wheels-17x9 255/40/17, 17x10.5 315/35/17, tubular K-member & control arms, Tokico 5-ways, coil overs, sway bars, 70mm FMS throttle body, Saleen nose.
79 Pace Car: Maximum Motorsports full suspension, Weld Draglites, 302 w/ Edelbrock Performer intake, cam and carb, BBK equal-lengths & H-pipe, 2 chmbr flo's, 8.8 trak-loc, TCI C4 w/ 2000 rpm stall

95GTS · 02-15-2001, 06:58 PM

Actually, long tube hedders increase torque down low, shorties increase up higher. For reference you can go to www.dynomax.com/ and look in the headers section. You increase the length of the primary tubes to increase low end torque. I've been thinking about some long tubes and was wondering if there were any other 4.6 owners running these and what they thought of them. I've talked to one that loves them. Anyone else running them? BTW, I already have 3.73s. Read my sig for more.

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1996 Mustang GTS

cravnpup · 02-19-2001, 05:37 PM

I'm going with the BBK LT's once my tax returns arrive... To me they're the best header/exhaust combo you can buy.. great low end and good up top as well...

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2000 GT Conv. 5speed
Triple Black
Current Mods: K&N, Mobile 1, MagnaPack Cat-Back, Steeda Tri-Ax, GW Subframes, 3.73's.
ET: 14.26@98.9 (K&N, Mobile1, Tri-ax)

Ares · 02-19-2001, 08:48 PM

Yah, I'll be running the BBk longtubes and short H-pipe with cats soon as I get the money.

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2000 GT Laser red-5speed
MAC Cold-air Induction
MAC 2 1/2" cat back exhuast
275/50-15 Drag T/A's used at track
Best Quarter mile run to date: 13.50@99.97 (1.87 60')

02-12-2001, 12:00 PM	#1
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	4.6 Headers Advice How, exactly, do you remove and install the exhaust headers? I've heard something about jacking up the engine on one side. Which side? Where do you place the jack? I know that Bassani is excellent but are there any other good quality headers that you would recommend for the 4.6? I don't want to have to spend an arm and a leg for these things. I do need some better exhaust flow, though. I'm needing torque. As you know the 4.6 needs it bad down low. Is there a budget-minded exhaust combo out there that will produce good results? I'm not looking for loud sound, I'm needing performance with a budget in mind. I'm still in college. ------------------ 1996 Mustang GTS

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02-12-2001, 06:13 PM	#2
Ares Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Saxonburg, PA, USA Posts: 236	BBK makes Longtubes(jethot coated) MAC makes Longtubes(HTC coated) Ford makes short tube stainless(ceramic coating optional) JBA makes short tube(offer ceramic coating) Pacesetter makes short tubes. Here is link to JBA's Installtion instructions. http://www.jbaheaders.com/assets/instructions/1625.htm

02-15-2001, 02:54 PM	#3
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	If more low end torque is what you are looking for, then headers are probably not the solution for you. Long tubes will definitely kill your low end, but even shorties on a stock motor probably won't boost low end much if at all. I would recommend gears to get you into your powerband quicker. ------------------ 2000GT Atlantic Blue: Cobra R Wheels-17x9 255/40/17, 17x10.5 315/35/17, tubular K-member & control arms, Tokico 5-ways, coil overs, sway bars, 70mm FMS throttle body, Saleen nose. 79 Pace Car: Maximum Motorsports full suspension, Weld Draglites, 302 w/ Edelbrock Performer intake, cam and carb, BBK equal-lengths & H-pipe, 2 chmbr flo's, 8.8 trak-loc, TCI C4 w/ 2000 rpm stall

02-15-2001, 06:58 PM	#4
95GTS Git jiggy Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: MO USA Posts: 865	Actually, long tube hedders increase torque down low, shorties increase up higher. For reference you can go to www.dynomax.com/ and look in the headers section. You increase the length of the primary tubes to increase low end torque. I've been thinking about some long tubes and was wondering if there were any other 4.6 owners running these and what they thought of them. I've talked to one that loves them. Anyone else running them? BTW, I already have 3.73s. Read my sig for more. ------------------ 1996 Mustang GTS

02-19-2001, 05:37 PM	#5
cravnpup Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Torrington, CT, USA Posts: 145	I'm going with the BBK LT's once my tax returns arrive... To me they're the best header/exhaust combo you can buy.. great low end and good up top as well... ------------------ 2000 GT Conv. 5speed Triple Black Current Mods: K&N, Mobile 1, MagnaPack Cat-Back, Steeda Tri-Ax, GW Subframes, 3.73's. ET: 14.26@98.9 (K&N, Mobile1, Tri-ax)

02-19-2001, 08:48 PM	#6
Ares Registered Member Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Saxonburg, PA, USA Posts: 236	Yah, I'll be running the BBk longtubes and short H-pipe with cats soon as I get the money. ------------------ 2000 GT Laser red-5speed MAC Cold-air Induction MAC 2 1/2" cat back exhuast 275/50-15 Drag T/A's used at track Best Quarter mile run to date: 13.50@99.97 (1.87 60')