headers

Cait85GT5.0 · 08-22-2003, 08:42 AM

well the passenger side header went in easily but the driver side wont go in. It appears that if i take the steering column out i cant get it in. is taking it out hard and any tips on doing this? thanks in advance

Cait

Mountain Main · 08-22-2003, 08:49 AM

If they are MAC Equal length shorties. They should go in with a little finess. Make sure you take out the spark plugs. I took out my battery holder and slide it in. I don't remember where 85 mustangs battery's are?

Mountain Main

Cait85GT5.0 · 08-22-2003, 08:51 AM

they are MAC longtubes and there is no way they are getting in without taking either the column or trans out. Ihave my battery relocated to the hatch.. spark plugs arent in yet either

LX5liter · 08-23-2003, 09:06 AM

I have BBK 1 3/4" longtubes and I had to jack the passenger side of the engine up to get them in, but the drivers side was fine. I have a friend with the MAC's and he did have to remove the steering shaft. It seems every brand has its own idiosyncrasies.
Sounds like a nice ride you have there, by the way.

QuantumMotorsports · 08-23-2003, 09:29 AM

Steering column removal is easy. There is a bolt and a nut that go through the column near the fire wall. Remove the bolt and nut. Then unbolt the two bolts on the rubber flex joint that bolt it to the rack. Then move that end of the column up away from the rack and pull the shaft down away from the firewall. The column slides into the part of the steering column that come out of the firewall. You'll see how to get it. I've had to remove much more than steering column to get some long tubes in. Starter, etc. One set of long tubes that I put on a friends car were so not made to fit a mustang. Or if they were, they weren't made well. We had to get the BFH (I'm talking a 10 poung sledge) and pound in a spot between the tranny tunnel and the floor pan so that the collector wouldn't hit the car.

Tell me how you like the MAC long tubes. I'm gonna get a set as soon as money allows. After the headers and some other odds and ends, like a transmission, hehehehe, I'll have my car driving. Anyway, good luck.

Cait85GT5.0 · 08-23-2003, 11:17 PM

i am going to attempt to get them in tomorrow... i have had these headers in the car for a long time but i had the motor out to rebuild it amd the headers dont want to go back in. the MAC headers, X pipe, flowmaster combo plus a pretty radical cam sounds awesome... i am leaving for school thursday and time is running out

cait

08-22-2003, 08:42 AM	#1
Cait85GT5.0 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ/gettysburg PA Posts: 32	headers well the passenger side header went in easily but the driver side wont go in. It appears that if i take the steering column out i cant get it in. is taking it out hard and any tips on doing this? thanks in advance Cait __________________ Pretty in Pink Racing Black 85` GT hot pink 306 block , Rebuilt T-5, 650 Holley Carb, Edelbrock Victor Jr Intake, GT-40 Heads, MAC 1 3/4 headers, X- Pipe, Flowmaster 2 1/2 mufflers, MSD distributor, MSD 6al, MSD blaster 3 coil, , FMS aluminum driveshaft, 8 point cage, 4 inch cowl, 140 amp Power Master Alt. Moroso water pump, autolite gauges, monster tach, hurst short shifter, line lock, underdrive pullies, 3.73s and 8.8 auburn posi rear, 31 spline moser No this is not my boyfriends car and yes the motor is pink Making boys cry 1/4 mile at a time

08-22-2003, 08:49 AM	#2
Mountain Main Registered Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Minturn, CO 81645 Posts: 109	What kind of headers? If they are MAC Equal length shorties. They should go in with a little finess. Make sure you take out the spark plugs. I took out my battery holder and slide it in. I don't remember where 85 mustangs battery's are? Mountain Main

08-22-2003, 08:51 AM	#3
Cait85GT5.0 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ/gettysburg PA Posts: 32	they are MAC longtubes and there is no way they are getting in without taking either the column or trans out. Ihave my battery relocated to the hatch.. spark plugs arent in yet either __________________ Pretty in Pink Racing Black 85` GT hot pink 306 block , Rebuilt T-5, 650 Holley Carb, Edelbrock Victor Jr Intake, GT-40 Heads, MAC 1 3/4 headers, X- Pipe, Flowmaster 2 1/2 mufflers, MSD distributor, MSD 6al, MSD blaster 3 coil, , FMS aluminum driveshaft, 8 point cage, 4 inch cowl, 140 amp Power Master Alt. Moroso water pump, autolite gauges, monster tach, hurst short shifter, line lock, underdrive pullies, 3.73s and 8.8 auburn posi rear, 31 spline moser No this is not my boyfriends car and yes the motor is pink Making boys cry 1/4 mile at a time

08-23-2003, 09:06 AM	#4
LX5liter dude5l Join Date: May 2001 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada Posts: 603	I have BBK 1 3/4" longtubes and I had to jack the passenger side of the engine up to get them in, but the drivers side was fine. I have a friend with the MAC's and he did have to remove the steering shaft. It seems every brand has its own idiosyncrasies. Sounds like a nice ride you have there, by the way. __________________ Good luck! Brad R. 1992 L.X. 5.0 coupe MODS: A few little bolt ons New Best time ...11.60 @ 128 mph @ 2000+ ft altitude. Rice Haters Club member #39 Users rides #2542

08-23-2003, 09:29 AM	#5
QuantumMotorsports Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2000 Location: Norman, Oklahoma, USA Posts: 597	Steering column removal is easy. There is a bolt and a nut that go through the column near the fire wall. Remove the bolt and nut. Then unbolt the two bolts on the rubber flex joint that bolt it to the rack. Then move that end of the column up away from the rack and pull the shaft down away from the firewall. The column slides into the part of the steering column that come out of the firewall. You'll see how to get it. I've had to remove much more than steering column to get some long tubes in. Starter, etc. One set of long tubes that I put on a friends car were so not made to fit a mustang. Or if they were, they weren't made well. We had to get the BFH (I'm talking a 10 poung sledge) and pound in a spot between the tranny tunnel and the floor pan so that the collector wouldn't hit the car. Tell me how you like the MAC long tubes. I'm gonna get a set as soon as money allows. After the headers and some other odds and ends, like a transmission, hehehehe, I'll have my car driving. Anyway, good luck. __________________ Michael Black QuantumMotorsports Norman, OK 1984 LX Hatch 306 w/ TRW forged flat toppers, Comp Cams Magnum 292H, GT40P heads w/ 3 angle valve job, .550 lift springs, Angus Racing Roller Rockers, Weiand Stealth Intake, Holley 4150 650cfm carb, MAC 1 5/8 Long Tubes, Single Chamber Flowmasters, 91' T5 w/ Pro 5.0 shifter, Turbo Coupe 8.8 Rear w/ 3.55 gears, QA1 Motorsports tubular K member, no interior except steering wheel and seat. Coming soon: 6 or 8 point cage, Fuel Cell, Weld Draglites

08-23-2003, 11:17 PM	#6
Cait85GT5.0 Registered Member Join Date: May 2002 Location: NJ/gettysburg PA Posts: 32	i am going to attempt to get them in tomorrow... i have had these headers in the car for a long time but i had the motor out to rebuild it amd the headers dont want to go back in. the MAC headers, X pipe, flowmaster combo plus a pretty radical cam sounds awesome... i am leaving for school thursday and time is running out cait __________________ Pretty in Pink Racing Black 85` GT hot pink 306 block , Rebuilt T-5, 650 Holley Carb, Edelbrock Victor Jr Intake, GT-40 Heads, MAC 1 3/4 headers, X- Pipe, Flowmaster 2 1/2 mufflers, MSD distributor, MSD 6al, MSD blaster 3 coil, , FMS aluminum driveshaft, 8 point cage, 4 inch cowl, 140 amp Power Master Alt. Moroso water pump, autolite gauges, monster tach, hurst short shifter, line lock, underdrive pullies, 3.73s and 8.8 auburn posi rear, 31 spline moser No this is not my boyfriends car and yes the motor is pink Making boys cry 1/4 mile at a time

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