header install

bigred90gt · 06-17-2003, 03:47 PM

I am planning on getting some bbk long tube headers and have a question regarding install. Will I need to unbolt the motormounts and jack up the motor to get the l/t's in? I have heard some say yes, and some say no. What are your experiences? Also, should I get 1 5/8" or 1 3/4"? I do plan on getting some heads in the future, but not the very near future.

Caymon

bigred90gt · 06-20-2003, 12:32 AM

Anyone????

Coupe50h · 06-20-2003, 04:54 AM

always stay with 1-5/8 on a 302. the 3/4 should be for strokers and such, and i mean big strokers like 393= c.i's.
Dude, i been told with a lift you can get them in from underneath, but i dont see that happening, also, i heard you might have to pull out the steering shaft......sorry i cant help more.

glenn95gt · 06-20-2003, 09:53 AM

1 3/4 are good with AFR's, but on mild motors I owuld stick to the 1 5/8's. Now on the install, yes you have to undo the motor mounts, and the steering shaft. hope this helps.

06-17-2003, 03:47 PM	#1
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	header install I am planning on getting some bbk long tube headers and have a question regarding install. Will I need to unbolt the motormounts and jack up the motor to get the l/t's in? I have heard some say yes, and some say no. What are your experiences? Also, should I get 1 5/8" or 1 3/4"? I do plan on getting some heads in the future, but not the very near future. Caymon __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

06-20-2003, 12:32 AM	#2
bigred90gt 2 Stangs in the Stable Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Baytown, TX Posts: 1,209	Anyone???? __________________ '90 GT Under construction Best E.T. = Fast @ High Speeds - OK So I Lie. So What!!! 04 F-150 STX 4.2L 5 spd Rice Haters Club Member #128

06-20-2003, 04:54 AM	#3
Coupe50h Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: SanAntonio, Tx Posts: 957	always stay with 1-5/8 on a 302. the 3/4 should be for strokers and such, and i mean big strokers like 393= c.i's. Dude, i been told with a lift you can get them in from underneath, but i dont see that happening, also, i heard you might have to pull out the steering shaft......sorry i cant help more. __________________ X-Texas highway patrol ssp 1990 coupe - exploder Gt-40 iron heads, Explorer intake, 19 lber's. E-cam. crane 1.7 rollers. 190fp. 75mm maf. 65mm tb, tubular subframe connectors, mac cai, Asp crank pulley, T-5, king cobra clutch, flowtech 1-5/8 unequals, mac X-pipe Frpp driveshaft, lakewood Lca's. race weight 3,160 12.69 @ 107.35, 1.71 60' 26x8.5 drag's 3.90 gear 13.20 @ 106.91 - 235/60/15 firestones 2.3 60' 3.27 gear

06-20-2003, 09:53 AM	#4
glenn95gt Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Bay Area, Ca Posts: 86	1 3/4 are good with AFR's, but on mild motors I owuld stick to the 1 5/8's. Now on the install, yes you have to undo the motor mounts, and the steering shaft. hope this helps. __________________ StAnGaHoLiC!!! 1995 GT S-Trimmed 306, with H/C/I, and some other stuff. It just sounds fast. My Car

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