bbk longtube headers

monroegt · 06-04-2005, 11:13 AM

Hey guys I just got a good deal on some brandnew bbk longtube headers ceramic's for $360. I have a 96 mustang gt and I have to install these. But everyone is telling me I have to drop my tranny. and remove my steering linkage and saying It is going to be a 8 hr. project. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for installation by myself and a friend or if it would just be easier to go to the local muffler man and have them install the whole exhaust.

thanks,
Monroe GT

tscamardo · 06-04-2005, 12:34 PM

I haven't done this yet, but I have heard that it is a big job due to the clearance issue. Call the local muffler shop first and make sure they know what the heck they are doing. Some won't go near headers, period.

Jayme · 06-10-2005, 09:38 PM

im not a 4.6 man by any means or claim to know alot about them.. but from what ive heard, you'd have to drop the k-member for the install.. if thats my daily driven car.. seems like id want a qualified shop to do the work, and NOT a muffler shop... FWIW, i agree with the post on top of this, a muffler shop will NOT touch a header install, they wont touch an off road pipe install either.. just food for thought.

Jeff Chambers · 06-12-2005, 07:09 AM

Dropping the K-member is actually the best way to go about it; not the only way, but one of the least frustrating ways. At our shop, we'd charge 6 to 8 hours labor depending on the car & headers.

You can definitely do it in your own garage on a set of jackstands, but a lift makes all the difference in the world.

06-04-2005, 11:13 AM	#1
monroegt Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: monroe Posts: 67	bbk longtube headers Hey guys I just got a good deal on some brandnew bbk longtube headers ceramic's for $360. I have a 96 mustang gt and I have to install these. But everyone is telling me I have to drop my tranny. and remove my steering linkage and saying It is going to be a 8 hr. project. I was wondering if anyone had any advice for installation by myself and a friend or if it would just be easier to go to the local muffler man and have them install the whole exhaust. thanks, Monroe GT

06-04-2005, 12:34 PM	#2
tscamardo Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 6	Re: bbk longtube headers I haven't done this yet, but I have heard that it is a big job due to the clearance issue. Call the local muffler shop first and make sure they know what the heck they are doing. Some won't go near headers, period.

06-10-2005, 09:38 PM	#3
Jayme 12 Sec Stock Motor Club Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 15	Re: bbk longtube headers im not a 4.6 man by any means or claim to know alot about them.. but from what ive heard, you'd have to drop the k-member for the install.. if thats my daily driven car.. seems like id want a qualified shop to do the work, and NOT a muffler shop... FWIW, i agree with the post on top of this, a muffler shop will NOT touch a header install, they wont touch an off road pipe install either.. just food for thought. __________________ -Jayme 1990 Mustang LX 12.16 @ 116.65mph My NEW MustangWorks Page 1990 Mustang GT -Sold- 12.996 @ 104.21mph 1.72 RRs, Pro-M 75mm MAF, Kirban Regulator, BBK Headers, BBK Off-Road X-Pipe, MAC Cat-Back, ASP Pulleys, BBK 70mm TB/EGR, BBK Cold Air, 3.73 Gears, Hurst Short Throw, King Cobra Clutch, 4-Cyl Front Springs, BBK Rear, 90/10 Struts & 50/50 Shocks, Lakewood Lower Control Arms and Weld Draglites. My MustangWorks Page

06-12-2005, 07:09 AM	#4
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Re: bbk longtube headers Dropping the K-member is actually the best way to go about it; not the only way, but one of the least frustrating ways. At our shop, we'd charge 6 to 8 hours labor depending on the car & headers. You can definitely do it in your own garage on a set of jackstands, but a lift makes all the difference in the world. __________________ Jeff Chambers 1990 Mustang GT 10.032 Seconds / 137.5 MPH 14-time Street Warrior World Record Setter CRT Performance 2001 Tropic Green Mustang GT - 12.181 / 113.2 MPH 2002 Ford F-250 Crew Cab 7.3l Power Stroke - 17.41@77.2 "There's nothing boring about a small block automatic shifting gears at 9400 rpm!"

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