If My H-Pipe Is Off, Will I Still Need To Jack The Motor Up For BBK Equal Shortys?

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 01-20-2002, 07:40 AM

I Was Wondering This Because I Am Putting On My H-pipe ASAP, and thought while its off, why not do bolth?

thanks

drudis · 01-20-2002, 09:16 AM

I had to with my BBK EL shorties. Only for the passenger side though.

stanger8172 · 01-20-2002, 10:09 AM

I had to on the passenger side as well. The drivers side I didn't have to.

I also had to get bigger header gaskets. I believe they were the Fel-Pro 1516.

BowTie Eater 5 Liter · 01-20-2002, 10:16 AM

how long did it take to put the headers on, and would it be easier with the h-pipe off the car?

stanger8172 · 01-20-2002, 10:40 AM

It took about 1 1/2 hours to put the headers on (including breaks). That passenger side is a bear!

We tried putting the headers on both ways and it was ultimately easier with the h-pipe off.

Lexicon · 01-25-2002, 12:52 AM

I was able to install a set of the BBK headers without lifting or jacking the motor. The passenger side involved the removal of all of the EGR lines, but it was no major issue. You just have to rely on some manipulation and positioning of the header correctly into the tight area. This was on a 94 5.0, tricky, but doable. Get all of the EGR components out of the car and you are on the home stretch. I found the drivers side to be more difficult. One friend working the header from the top of the motor will help a great deal. In fact, I don't believe I could have completed the task without his help. If you have any additional questions....just let me know.

01-20-2002, 07:40 AM	#1
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	If My H-Pipe Is Off, Will I Still Need To Jack The Motor Up For BBK Equal Shortys? I Was Wondering This Because I Am Putting On My H-pipe ASAP, and thought while its off, why not do bolth? thanks __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

01-20-2002, 09:16 AM	#2
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I had to with my BBK EL shorties. Only for the passenger side though. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

01-20-2002, 10:09 AM	#3
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	I had to on the passenger side as well. The drivers side I didn't have to. I also had to get bigger header gaskets. I believe they were the Fel-Pro 1516. __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

01-20-2002, 10:16 AM	#4
BowTie Eater 5 Liter Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Maple Ridge B.C. Canada, The Best Place In The World Posts: 871	how long did it take to put the headers on, and would it be easier with the h-pipe off the car? __________________ 1984 Bronco II, 36" Michelin Military Tires, 95 EFI 5.0, NP435 Tranny, NP208 Doubler, NP205 Transfer Case, Fill Size Solid Dana 44 Front End, WH Progressive Rate Rock Crawling Coils, Bronco 8.8 Rear, Skyjacker Softride Leafs, 5.13 Gears, Detroit Locker. Final Crawl Ratio Of 175:1 88 GT Best 60ft. 2.181 Best ET 14.350 Best MPH 98.01 ~WRECKED!!!!~

01-20-2002, 10:40 AM	#5
stanger8172 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Milwaukee,Wisconsin Posts: 380	It took about 1 1/2 hours to put the headers on (including breaks). That passenger side is a bear! We tried putting the headers on both ways and it was ultimately easier with the h-pipe off. __________________ '91 LX convertible , T-5, Centerforce Dual Friction, MSD Blaster Coil, FR 9MM wires, 13* timing, 1.6rr, ported/polished/milled stock heads, 1.94/1.60 stainless valves, March Performance Pulleys, K&N panel, 1"spacer, BBK shorties, 2 1/2" off road H, Summit 2 1/2" catback

01-25-2002, 12:52 AM	#6
Lexicon Registered Member Join Date: Jun 1999 Location: Evansville, Indiana Posts: 182	Header install without motor jack I was able to install a set of the BBK headers without lifting or jacking the motor. The passenger side involved the removal of all of the EGR lines, but it was no major issue. You just have to rely on some manipulation and positioning of the header correctly into the tight area. This was on a 94 5.0, tricky, but doable. Get all of the EGR components out of the car and you are on the home stretch. I found the drivers side to be more difficult. One friend working the header from the top of the motor will help a great deal. In fact, I don't believe I could have completed the task without his help. If you have any additional questions....just let me know. __________________ 1994 GT, Performance "Ticket" Red. Stock block with E-303 Cam, 351 "Boss Spec" Heads, Crane 1.7 Rockers, Cobra R Intake, Griffin Aluminum Radiator, BBK 70mm TB, FMS Aluminum Drive Shaft, FMS Clutch "Cobra", BBK Headers, BBK H-pipe, Pro 5.0 Shifter, Zoom Clutch Qradrant. All mating surfaces are port matched and clean, Car is lowered and is factory look. Sound sytem: Sony MD Head Unit, Sony 10-disc with memo Changer, Alpine DSP Equalizer and BBE Center, Image Dynamics Component Drivers (2high, 2 Mid, 2 Midbase), Alpine Amp, Phoenix "X-max" 12 inch Sub.

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