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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 05:56 PM
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I did a little research and can't seem to find anything about these headers
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/pro...ers_Black.html
They are pretty cheap but they fit right into my budget. Also do longtubes sound good with the O/R H pipe or should I stick with a catted one? I'm running the SSS Adrenaline Cat-Back. Thanks Guys!
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 06:13 PM
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well im going to get ARH LT's and match with an o/r h pipe. I heard some stangs with this set up and they sound ridiculous. Pacesetter is alright I bought my mid pipe from them. U would have to get a short mid pipe if u want LT's.
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 06:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonic_Stang
I did a little research and can't seem to find anything about these headers
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/pro...ers_Black.html
They are pretty cheap but they fit right into my budget. Also do longtubes sound good with the O/R H pipe or should I stick with a catted one? I'm running the SSS Adrenaline Cat-Back. Thanks Guys!
They are good for the money. I am running ARH Longtubes and I love them! Stainless Steel FTW!
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:28 PM
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The Pacesetter stock replacement and "sport" exhausts I've installed at my work have all been junk. This is all stuff for classic British sports cars though so it might be different for American cars. The overall quality and finish is poor and rarely fits without modification.
Old Aug 3, 2009 | 11:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Sonic_Stang
I did a little research and can't seem to find anything about these headers
http://www.stage3motorsports.com/pro...ers_Black.html
They are pretty cheap but they fit right into my budget. Also do longtubes sound good with the O/R H pipe or should I stick with a catted one? I'm running the SSS Adrenaline Cat-Back. Thanks Guys!
When i did my BBK longtubes and o/r h pipe it sounded horrible with my SSS Adrenaline Catback... really raspy and poppy. So i threw on some high flow cats, and it sounded much better. Still pretty loud, but much deeper, with almost no rasp or pop. Now that i have the SSS Terminator mufflers, i could only imagine how insane loud it would've been with the o/r h.

As far as the headers go, i've never seen these before. At $249 i would be a little suspicious though.
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by mrtstang
When i did my BBK longtubes and o/r h pipe it sounded horrible with my SSS Adrenaline Catback... really raspy and poppy. So i threw on some high flow cats, and it sounded much better. Still pretty loud, but much deeper, with almost no rasp or pop. Now that i have the SSS Terminator mufflers, i could only imagine how insane loud it would've been with the o/r h.

As far as the headers go, i've never seen these before. At $249 i would be a little suspicious though.
Yeah I hate the stupid raspy krackle popping sound that o/r's usually make so I'm definently going to go with a high flow catted mid pipe. I might as well just go with a set of BBK's they look like the best deal. Do l/t headers and a mid pipe make a big difference? I ordered a tune, gears, CAI and that SSS catback. What would be the next best bolt on to get?
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The long tubes and and h pipe did make a difference for me. On my n/a tune the car seemed to pull a little better...especially on the high end. On nitrous i picked up 20 rwhp and over 50 rwtq with the headers, and it pulled significantly harder. The exhaust note became deeper, and was quite a bit louder at WOT.

If you are looking for the next cheap bolt on, i'd consider a tb/plenum or udp's. They're not going to be like the full exhaust, gears, and tune, but they will net you a few ponies.

Also the BBK long tubes and h pipe have been great for me. They fit well, sound great, and still look new. Make sure to get the ceramic coated ones.

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Originally Posted by mrtstang
The long tubes and and h pipe did make a difference for me. On my n/a tune the car seemed to pull a little better...especially on the high end. On nitrous i picked up 20 rwhp and over 50 rwtq with the headers, and it pulled significantly harder. The exhaust note became deeper, and was quite a bit louder at WOT.

If you are looking for the next cheap bolt on, i'd consider a tb/plenum or udp's. They're not going to be like the full exhaust, gears, and tune, but they will net you a few ponies.

Also the BBK long tubes and h pipe have been great for me. They fit well, sound great, and still look new. Make sure to get the ceramic coated ones.
Dang yeah I don't mind if it's not the next cheap bolt on I just wanna make sure it's not an overated upgrade I'll be dissapointed with. After this I'm going to grab some spray for my car I noticed your running it. Would you recommend a wet or dry kit? and what shot would be safe on a stock 4.6 2V?
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Originally Posted by Sonic_Stang
Dang yeah I don't mind if it's not the next cheap bolt on I just wanna make sure it's not an overated upgrade I'll be dissapointed with. After this I'm going to grab some spray for my car I noticed your running it. Would you recommend a wet or dry kit? and what shot would be safe on a stock 4.6 2V?
Wet kit FTW!
Old Aug 4, 2009 | 03:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Mustang3GT07
They are good for the money. I am running ARH Longtubes and I love them! Stainless Steel FTW!
Yeah ARH and BBK look like the best deals, and I don't want them rusting out so I best go Stainless for sure haha thanks for the input!



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