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blue00gt · 02-13-2002, 03:10 PM

Well, Mercury, you were right about my problem with no power at high rpms - the exhaust was restricted. One of the cats got damaged when I bottomed out and I guess once that happens so much heat builds up there that the element starts to melt and get progressively worse. Ford would want $1500 for parts to replace the cats!
So I ordered some BBK long tubes and short H-pipe with cats. I have heard some people say that they needed MIL eliminators with this combo and others say that they didn't. Anybody have any experience with this?
I got stage 8 locking header bolts, O2 sensor extenders, and new header gaskets. Anything else I'll need to do this right? I'm hoping my install shouldn't be too bad since I have a tubular K-member and a Borgeson steering shaft.

02-13-2002, 03:10 PM	#1
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Long tubes Well, Mercury, you were right about my problem with no power at high rpms - the exhaust was restricted. One of the cats got damaged when I bottomed out and I guess once that happens so much heat builds up there that the element starts to melt and get progressively worse. Ford would want $1500 for parts to replace the cats! So I ordered some BBK long tubes and short H-pipe with cats. I have heard some people say that they needed MIL eliminators with this combo and others say that they didn't. Anybody have any experience with this? I got stage 8 locking header bolts, O2 sensor extenders, and new header gaskets. Anything else I'll need to do this right? I'm hoping my install shouldn't be too bad since I have a tubular K-member and a Borgeson steering shaft. __________________ Strike down the unroadworthy! 2000 GT Atl. Blue: '03 Cobra motor - 465rwhp/473rwtq, T-56 6-speed, full MM TA/PH & tubular K-member suspension, Saleen body, 17" Torq-Thrust II's, M/T ET Street radials, and lots more '94 Rio Red Cobra: All the bolt-ons, 3.73s