All about headers

WHGT · 05-13-2002, 09:57 PM

I got a basically stock '94 5.0 AOD Mustang GT... cept for intake and MAC headers...

I'm looking to get new long tubes but i need some help. I'm undecided between BBK and Bassani. The MACs suck. Anyone know which is better? Other than that, i heard somewhere that smaller diameter tubes make more horses on a stock head? Last question is, is there any real diff between Chrome and Ceramic Jet-Hot?

If any of u have either BBK or Bassani on ur cars, please help!!!

Anyone know where to get either for cheap?

jimmyjamed · 05-13-2002, 10:25 PM

i'd go with 1 1/2" primaries, unless you plan on new heads later on. the smaller primaries will keep velocities higher and help the scavenging effect.
use allen head bolts when you install the headers. i have equal length shorties and with a trimmed down allen wrench, i can get to all the bolts pretty easily.
if i had it to do over again, i'd get unequal length headers. they look alot better and have to be easier to get in. (actually my wife got me these for my bday, so i used them)

Coupe5oh · 05-14-2002, 12:58 AM

with an aod, you might have clearence problems, i see that the flowtechs are cheaper, but im sure they suc like mac, alhtough im getting some flowtechs for my car.

Barrfight · 05-14-2002, 02:18 AM

BBK, all the way!

Mach 1 · 05-14-2002, 02:28 AM

BBK doesnt make long tubes for the AOD cars. I dont know if Bassinni does eithier.

5 speed long tubes dont clear the AOD bellhousing as far as I know.

OUTPLAYN · 05-14-2002, 07:07 AM

So who does make long tubes that will fit on a AOD car?

Mach 1 · 05-14-2002, 07:30 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by OUTPLAYN
So who does make long tubes that will fit on a AOD car?

Mac

jimmyjamed · 05-14-2002, 07:55 AM

Hey Coupe5oh, I have Flowtech equal length shorties and i haven't had any problems with them. They fit pretty good, as good as headers can... lol ... and they were only like $145

drudis · 05-14-2002, 09:57 AM

I had the BBK EL shorties in chrome, and now the MAC full-length JetHots.
The chrome seem to last "well" for a long time, but will still discolor. THe JetHot are too new to tell yet.

I would get the chrome and 1-1/2" (not 1-5/8) Trust me, you'll do better with the 1.5" ones.

LX XLR8R · 05-14-2002, 10:30 AM

why dont you go take your 1 post ever and your hate for MAC elsewhere..i would not buy any other exhaust besides MAC

05-13-2002, 09:57 PM	#1
WHGT Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: Wayne Posts: 1	All about headers I got a basically stock '94 5.0 AOD Mustang GT... cept for intake and MAC headers... I'm looking to get new long tubes but i need some help. I'm undecided between BBK and Bassani. The MACs suck. Anyone know which is better? Other than that, i heard somewhere that smaller diameter tubes make more horses on a stock head? Last question is, is there any real diff between Chrome and Ceramic Jet-Hot? If any of u have either BBK or Bassani on ur cars, please help!!! Anyone know where to get either for cheap?

05-14-2002, 12:58 AM	#3
Coupe5oh Registered Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 734	with an aod, you might have clearence problems, i see that the flowtechs are cheaper, but im sure they suc like mac, alhtough im getting some flowtechs for my car. __________________ Police package 5spd 90 Lx, Stock original motor, 3.27grs, BM fan, fms 10.5 clutch, D&D quadrant, and adjuster, ADS chip, 180 stat, mac cai, mac h-pipe, mac subframe connectors, ASP crank pulley, ripper shifter, 26x10.5 M/T sport pros welds. 246 hp according to analyzer Race weight: 3,120 E.t-13.57 with 26x10.50's e.t. streets. 1.88 60' mph- 99.92 mph

05-14-2002, 02:18 AM	#4
Barrfight Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Iowa Posts: 51	BBK, all the way! __________________ Give Blood--Play Rugby! HOOAH! Red 1991 LX 5.0 Hatchback BBK Headers 2 Chamber Flowmasters 2 1/2 in. exhaust Underdrives 1.7 roller rockers ported stock intake and heads 3.73 gears

05-14-2002, 02:28 AM	#5
Mach 1 Registered Member Join Date: May 1999 Location: Georgia Posts: 3,866	BBK doesnt make long tubes for the AOD cars. I dont know if Bassinni does eithier. 5 speed long tubes dont clear the AOD bellhousing as far as I know. __________________ 2002 GT 1993 GT (SOLD) '93 Mustang GT RHC member #142

05-14-2002, 09:57 AM	#9
drudis Moderator Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Livonia, MI, USA Posts: 1,194	I had the BBK EL shorties in chrome, and now the MAC full-length JetHots. The chrome seem to last "well" for a long time, but will still discolor. THe JetHot are too new to tell yet. I would get the chrome and 1-1/2" (not 1-5/8) Trust me, you'll do better with the 1.5" ones. __________________ Darius Rudis, Moderator Corner Carvers Delight 1989 Mustang LX - Open Track Car http://www.dariusrudis.com

05-13-2002, 10:25 PM	#2
jimmyjamed Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 47	i'd go with 1 1/2" primaries, unless you plan on new heads later on. the smaller primaries will keep velocities higher and help the scavenging effect. use allen head bolts when you install the headers. i have equal length shorties and with a trimmed down allen wrench, i can get to all the bolts pretty easily. if i had it to do over again, i'd get unequal length headers. they look alot better and have to be easier to get in. (actually my wife got me these for my bday, so i used them)

05-14-2002, 07:07 AM	#6
OUTPLAYN Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Genoa,IL Posts: 79	So who does make long tubes that will fit on a AOD car?

05-14-2002, 07:55 AM	#8
jimmyjamed Registered Member Join Date: May 2000 Location: Wilmington NC Posts: 47	Hey Coupe5oh, I have Flowtech equal length shorties and i haven't had any problems with them. They fit pretty good, as good as headers can... lol ... and they were only like $145

05-14-2002, 10:30 AM	#10
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	why dont you go take your 1 post ever and your hate for MAC elsewhere..i would not buy any other exhaust besides MAC __________________ 95 undecided cubes, AFR 185s,undecided cam, undecided intake, and a 150 hit 89 "turbonotch" 2.3T You might want to hold on..i saw this on a cartoon once

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