Headers question???????

5.0 · 04-18-2002, 10:18 AM

Which is better the BBK shorties or the BBK eaqual length whats the difference in performance. Also which is better Ceramic or Chrome(stainless)??????????

Thnx Bill

Sonics2042 · 04-18-2002, 10:51 AM

Equal lengths. Maybe 5 hp more, but future mods will compliment it.

I prefer chrome, but I have heard ceramic isn;t that bad.

Thanks,
DoranW

sn95gt19 · 04-18-2002, 01:51 PM

i went with the un-equal lengths, just because i didnt think that it would be worth the hassle of wrestling them in there, i had the same exact setup on my old car, that i do now, exept i had equal lengths on my 89 and i have un-equal on my 95 and i really dont see any difference. i have the ceramic coated ones and they are ok, i just dont like how they look.

whiterod · 04-18-2002, 04:12 PM

the equal lengths do deliver more hp due to the better scavenging because of the equal length, but they are harder to install. The only problem is that you have to jack up the motor on the passenger side to get the passenger side header on. i have the BBK 1 5/8" chrome equal length headers and they have held up great for 5 years, but if i had to do it again i would get the ceramic coated ones. They last longer and they keep heat in the exhaust to help improve scavenging, plus keep a little out from under the hood. good luck

Sonics2042 · 04-18-2002, 04:15 PM

If you get equal length shorties (as apposed to long tube equal lengths), you don't need to jack up your motor or anything.

Thanks,
DoranW

04-18-2002, 10:18 AM	#1
5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: detroit Posts: 7	Headers question??????? Which is better the BBK shorties or the BBK eaqual length whats the difference in performance. Also which is better Ceramic or Chrome(stainless)?????????? Thnx Bill __________________ Platnium Pony Performance 91WhiteGT

04-18-2002, 10:51 AM	#2
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	Equal lengths. Maybe 5 hp more, but future mods will compliment it. I prefer chrome, but I have heard ceramic isn;t that bad. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

04-18-2002, 04:12 PM	#4
whiterod Registered Member Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: zachary, la Posts: 73	the equal lengths do deliver more hp due to the better scavenging because of the equal length, but they are harder to install. The only problem is that you have to jack up the motor on the passenger side to get the passenger side header on. i have the BBK 1 5/8" chrome equal length headers and they have held up great for 5 years, but if i had to do it again i would get the ceramic coated ones. They last longer and they keep heat in the exhaust to help improve scavenging, plus keep a little out from under the hood. good luck __________________ GT-40X(58cc)heads, cobra upper&lower, FMS 65mm TB, 75mm Bullet, 24# injectors, 190 lph fuel pump, moroso cold air intake, BBK 1 5/8 equal length headers, flowmaster cat back, 1.7 cobra rockers, crane 2031, T5Z gear box, centerforce dual friction, mcleod bullet proof bellhousing, 3.55 gears, hurst billet shifter with over 193,000 miles. thanks to all who contributed

04-18-2002, 04:15 PM	#5
Sonics2042 Registered Member Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 381	If you get equal length shorties (as apposed to long tube equal lengths), you don't need to jack up your motor or anything. Thanks, DoranW __________________ What I have: 1990 Red Mustang 5.0 LX: [BBK X-Pipe]-[MAC Cat-Back Exhaust] [MAC Cold Air Intake]-[BBK Equal Shorties] [3.55 Gears]-[Cobra Intake Manifold (Upper and Lower] [E-303 Cam]-[Granetelli Mass Air Flow Sensor] [Front and rear sway bars]-[New black carpet and seats.] [Adjustable Fuel Regulator]-[T5 Conversion w/ K. Cobra Clutch/Hurst STS] [Cobra Throttle Body]-[130A Alt. Conversion] Thinking about: Aftermarket Heads! Vortech A-Trim

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04-18-2002, 01:51 PM	#3
sn95gt19 motors done......woohooo Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 799	i went with the un-equal lengths, just because i didnt think that it would be worth the hassle of wrestling them in there, i had the same exact setup on my old car, that i do now, exept i had equal lengths on my 89 and i have un-equal on my 95 and i really dont see any difference. i have the ceramic coated ones and they are ok, i just dont like how they look.

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