headers and h-pipe ..

urstangsmoke · 08-03-2004, 07:03 PM

from my last thread, im scrapping the ford motorsport headers idea, and going with the BBK shorty's. my next question is, with these headers will the stock h-pipe still fit properly? or am i going to have to get an aftermarket h pipe ... i cant afford both at once, so i was going to do the install in stages (headers, h-pipe so on ..) any input would be great ...
Ps i need cats, if that makes a difference, high flow cats any recomendations? cost?

Mercury · 08-04-2004, 01:06 AM

Yes, you'll need the correct H-pipe to fit BBk Long tube headers. The stock H-pipe will not work. Get you a BBK Shorty H-pipe, it should fit nicely.

urstangsmoke · 08-04-2004, 05:49 AM

well i realize that i would need a new h pipe for long tubes, but im getting the shorties

Mercury · 08-04-2004, 11:36 PM

Opps...I over read the Shorty part on the intial post.

Shorty headers should not require another H-pipe. The stock one should work.

This is me personally, but I'd hold off on the shorties and save up for either mid length, or longtubes.

I'm not sure about other peoples experiences, but I got a set of Pace Setter Headers (Long Tube)..well at least I think there pace setter's and they fit fine. They even give you room enough that you dont have to take them off to service the tranny or clutch..you can drop the tranny down without doing anything to them at all.

They cost me 210 dollars if I remember. If you have to have chrome, and shine, then they aint for you.

blue00gt · 08-05-2004, 01:37 PM

Hey Merc, did you ever get a dyno run with your new setup? I'm really curious to see what you're puttin' down.

08-03-2004, 07:03 PM	#1
urstangsmoke Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicopee, Ma. Posts: 82	headers and h-pipe .. from my last thread, im scrapping the ford motorsport headers idea, and going with the BBK shorty's. my next question is, with these headers will the stock h-pipe still fit properly? or am i going to have to get an aftermarket h pipe ... i cant afford both at once, so i was going to do the install in stages (headers, h-pipe so on ..) any input would be great ... Ps i need cats, if that makes a difference, high flow cats any recomendations? cost? __________________ '01 Roush Stage 3

08-04-2004, 01:06 AM	#2
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Yes, you'll need the correct H-pipe to fit BBk Long tube headers. The stock H-pipe will not work. Get you a BBK Shorty H-pipe, it should fit nicely. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

08-04-2004, 05:49 AM	#3
urstangsmoke Addict Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: chicopee, Ma. Posts: 82	well i realize that i would need a new h pipe for long tubes, but im getting the shorties __________________ '01 Roush Stage 3

08-04-2004, 11:36 PM	#4
Mercury The Redneck James Bond Join Date: Sep 2000 Location: Fayetteville NC Posts: 1,707	Opps...I over read the Shorty part on the intial post. Shorty headers should not require another H-pipe. The stock one should work. This is me personally, but I'd hold off on the shorties and save up for either mid length, or longtubes. I'm not sure about other peoples experiences, but I got a set of Pace Setter Headers (Long Tube)..well at least I think there pace setter's and they fit fine. They even give you room enough that you dont have to take them off to service the tranny or clutch..you can drop the tranny down without doing anything to them at all. They cost me 210 dollars if I remember. If you have to have chrome, and shine, then they aint for you. __________________ 64 1/2 "D" code Red Mustang Coupe. Red Baron, 2000 Perf Red Mustang GT. 5spd. Stage 2 CNC heads with Large Valves, Comp Cams (270-274 dur .550 lift), Forged Crank, DRP pistons, Manly H-beams, Pro M 87 mm Mass Air, 24lb Inj, 75mm TB, Plenum Spacer ,Long Tube Headers, Homemade H-pipe, 2 chamber Flows, 4:10's, Steeda Tri-Ax, LKW 70/30's, Eibach Drag Springs, Steeda SubFrames, Battle Boxes, Rear Girdle, Adj uppers, Alunimum Drshft, Southside Lift Bars. Project Cars, 64 1/2 6cyl coupe, 1930 Model A Nostalgia Rod.

08-05-2004, 01:37 PM	#5
blue00gt Mustang Addict Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: McKinney, TX Posts: 1,294	Hey Merc, did you ever get a dyno run with your new setup? I'm really curious to see what you're puttin' down. __________________ 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

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