Longtubes for AOD

2+2 · 02-25-2004, 01:21 PM

Ok guys...who makes a reasonably priced longtube header for a 1990 coupe with a 5.0 and AOD....thanks

tireburner163 · 02-25-2004, 01:37 PM

Hooker.

I've heard that MAC's fit. What ever you do don't get BBK, they wouldn't even get close to clearing my brothers AOD.

-Josh, aka the tireburner

Jeff Chambers · 02-26-2004, 08:53 AM

Kook's and Bassani both make 'em although both of these might not fit into your 'reasonably priced' range. Both are real performers though.

93GTDIN · 02-26-2004, 12:00 PM

You can get flowtech (holley) longtubes AND matching h-pipe from sumit for about 210 bucks. They suck, but they're cheaper than dirt, and fitment is actually pretty good. The catches:

The paint burns off in 10 seconds and they look awful.
You'll spend a few solid hours finding and fixing leaks.
You better have a dremel and a sawzall cause you have to cut the flanges to install them, and relocate the 02 sensor bungs to further down the header. Still, if you MUST have longtubes, its not a bad deal.

Mustvid · 02-28-2004, 08:49 PM

MAC are the only way to go for AOD and a small budget in my opinion. New they will cost about $240 plus another $120 or so for an h pipe. They make a ceramic coated version for about $350. If you by the the cheaper ones they are HTS coated which sucks. I would buy these and coat them yourself with some high temp paint like VHT. Later you can spend he $200 to have them ceramic coated. I bought a set of new but never installed ones off The Corral for $160 shipped but they are hard to find. I also bought a new pro chamber and it sounds great and realized a definite power improvement. The install is tough. You must jack the engine up and remove the motor mounts. You will also need to remove the steering shaft because the pipes actually go around it. Once you've done this it is an easy install. Be sure what you buy is for an AOD if buying new or used. The headers for AOD will work with a 5 speed but 5 speed headers will not work with an AOD. You can tell the difference by checking the 02 sensor bungs. For an AOD they or on the outside of the collector tube and on the inside for a 5 speed. Feel free to contact me if you need help with the install. I can talk your through the process over the phone. Good luck!

02-25-2004, 01:21 PM	#1
2+2 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: Terre Haute, In. USA Posts: 5	Longtubes for AOD Ok guys...who makes a reasonably priced longtube header for a 1990 coupe with a 5.0 and AOD....thanks

02-25-2004, 01:37 PM	#2
tireburner163 It's a lot like a race car Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Meridian, MS Posts: 4,130	Hooker. I've heard that MAC's fit. What ever you do don't get BBK, they wouldn't even get close to clearing my brothers AOD. -Josh, aka the tireburner __________________ 1987 Buick T-type 1998 HD Electra Elide

02-26-2004, 08:53 AM	#3
Jeff Chambers Moderator Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Milan, OH Posts: 2,699	Kook's and Bassani both make 'em although both of these might not fit into your 'reasonably priced' range. Both are real performers though. __________________ 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!"

02-26-2004, 12:00 PM	#4
93GTDIN Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Live music capital of the world, TX Posts: 324	You can get flowtech (holley) longtubes AND matching h-pipe from sumit for about 210 bucks. They suck, but they're cheaper than dirt, and fitment is actually pretty good. The catches: The paint burns off in 10 seconds and they look awful. You'll spend a few solid hours finding and fixing leaks. You better have a dremel and a sawzall cause you have to cut the flanges to install them, and relocate the 02 sensor bungs to further down the header. Still, if you MUST have longtubes, its not a bad deal. __________________ 96 Cobra - a bit too stock. 14.0 @ 101

02-28-2004, 08:49 PM	#5
Mustvid Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 41	MAC are the only way to go for AOD and a small budget in my opinion. New they will cost about $240 plus another $120 or so for an h pipe. They make a ceramic coated version for about $350. If you by the the cheaper ones they are HTS coated which sucks. I would buy these and coat them yourself with some high temp paint like VHT. Later you can spend he $200 to have them ceramic coated. I bought a set of new but never installed ones off The Corral for $160 shipped but they are hard to find. I also bought a new pro chamber and it sounds great and realized a definite power improvement. The install is tough. You must jack the engine up and remove the motor mounts. You will also need to remove the steering shaft because the pipes actually go around it. Once you've done this it is an easy install. Be sure what you buy is for an AOD if buying new or used. The headers for AOD will work with a 5 speed but 5 speed headers will not work with an AOD. You can tell the difference by checking the 02 sensor bungs. For an AOD they or on the outside of the collector tube and on the inside for a 5 speed. Feel free to contact me if you need help with the install. I can talk your through the process over the phone. Good luck! __________________ 92 Coupe, Wild Strawberry, Black interior, Jasper Perf AOD, 3:73's Kanaen Hood, Polished Typhoon Intake.March Underdrives, Mac Cold Air, Mac Ceramic Longtube headers, Flowmaster 2 Chamber, Mac Pro Chamber, Black Magic Fan, Pro-M 75mm MAF, Accufab 65mm TB, MSD Coil, MSD6BTM, 1.7r rockers, FMS 9mm wires

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