Headers?

88GT 5pt0 · 06-17-2003, 01:22 PM

What are better, long tube or shorties?

V8Mustang · 06-17-2003, 04:05 PM

Depends on the application. Stock cars will see a little gain from long tubes but the installation and subsequent hassels (reduced ground clearance, removal to change clucth) make it not worth it. On a S/C car, long tubes will make a huge difference over shorts. Just depends on your power level and what you are willing to deal with.

88GT 5pt0 · 06-17-2003, 06:12 PM

So if I'm goin for 350-400 hp, which should I use?

TMASTER · 06-17-2003, 07:09 PM

some people have problems with the long tubes being too low, hitting speeds bums and such, also clutch cables being burnt out being so close to the longtubes if you have a manual trans.
If your pushing over 350 at the wheels, long tubes should be better, of course it all depends on your combo!

LX XLR8R · 06-17-2003, 07:21 PM

if you have the extra cash then def go for the long tubes..they will net you more power no matter what motor work you have and IMO are easier to work with and around

ChunkFunky · 06-18-2003, 07:40 AM

long tubes on mustangs are what NORMAL headers are on just about any other car, at least the older muscle. Most people put headers on the older cars cause they come with awful exhaust manifolds... your mustang comes ffrom the factory with headers... better then any manifold i've ever seen... not that new headers are bad but if you could spend you money on something else you'd probabl see more HP gain from a K&N filter then from a new set of headers. Though if you're going to get a fully worked engine then the longtubes are probably the best bet, though they bring thier own set of problems like others said, ground clearance for one and installation can be rather frustrating
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drtbiker · 06-19-2003, 08:43 PM

i love my bbk longtubes but... dont get me wrong they are a pain in the rear. Since i have had them i think i know why i have replaced my header gaskets 3times probally because of the fact of them hitting the speed bumps and scraping all over the place and my car is not even lowered. They are also a pain if u need to change the clutch and other stuff...

later

06-17-2003, 01:22 PM	#1
88GT 5pt0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 73	Headers? What are better, long tube or shorties?

06-17-2003, 04:05 PM	#2
V8Mustang Registered Member Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: NC Posts: 64	Depends on the application. Stock cars will see a little gain from long tubes but the installation and subsequent hassels (reduced ground clearance, removal to change clucth) make it not worth it. On a S/C car, long tubes will make a huge difference over shorts. Just depends on your power level and what you are willing to deal with. __________________ www.CRmotorsports.com Ford Performance Parts

06-17-2003, 07:09 PM	#4
TMASTER Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: TEXAS Posts: 161	hmm some people have problems with the long tubes being too low, hitting speeds bums and such, also clutch cables being burnt out being so close to the longtubes if you have a manual trans. If your pushing over 350 at the wheels, long tubes should be better, of course it all depends on your combo!

06-17-2003, 07:21 PM	#5
LX XLR8R Dirk Diggler Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: SLOATSBURG, NY Posts: 1,931	if you have the extra cash then def go for the long tubes..they will net you more power no matter what motor work you have and IMO are easier to work with and around __________________ 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

06-18-2003, 07:40 AM	#6
ChunkFunky Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Tustin, CA Posts: 465	long tubes on mustangs are what NORMAL headers are on just about any other car, at least the older muscle. Most people put headers on the older cars cause they come with awful exhaust manifolds... your mustang comes ffrom the factory with headers... better then any manifold i've ever seen... not that new headers are bad but if you could spend you money on something else you'd probabl see more HP gain from a K&N filter then from a new set of headers. Though if you're going to get a fully worked engine then the longtubes are probably the best bet, though they bring thier own set of problems like others said, ground clearance for one and installation can be rather frustrating -as __________________ '89 GT Convertible: TFS TW Heads, TFS Street Intake, TFS Stage 1 Cam, FMS 1.6 RRs, 24# Injectors, Pro-M 75mm MAF, No Name CAI, 3.73s, O/R H-Pipe, FlowMasters, AOD w/ Trans-Go Shift Kit

06-17-2003, 06:12 PM	#3
88GT 5pt0 Registered Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Chicago Posts: 73	So if I'm goin for 350-400 hp, which should I use?

06-19-2003, 08:43 PM	#7
drtbiker Registered Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Mt. Prospect,IL Posts: 474	i love my bbk longtubes but... dont get me wrong they are a pain in the rear. Since i have had them i think i know why i have replaced my header gaskets 3times probally because of the fact of them hitting the speed bumps and scraping all over the place and my car is not even lowered. They are also a pain if u need to change the clutch and other stuff... later __________________ 87-ford-mustang-SOLD! mods: 3:73's, off road h-pipe, b303 cam in gt- 40 motor w/ Power Plus intake, edelbrock 70mm tb & egr spacer, 72mm C&L, bbk long tubes, tremec tranny, centerforce dual friction clutch, upr and lwr CA's 255lph FP and soon more to come.... when i have money again SOME ADVICE Don't do burn outs in reverse it is very expensive New times with dead hook on dr's 13.27@103 with 2.0 60 foots w/100lb system Fastest time to date: 12.8@113

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