bigcubes427

just a small question but, how long does it take to install a set of BBK "shorty" headers in a 2004 mustang. Studs are good. Also I have access to a lift and air tools.

Thanks in advance

teej281

too much time to actually be worth it. Longtubes is where you want to go with the 4.6. Shorties do nothing.

massred98gt

took a week to do mine. don't see how air tools would benifit in this situation. there just isn't enough room for em. lift yes air tools no. so for u with the lift i'd give it a day atleast. the people who say it takes them a couple of hrs are full of sh*t

cliffyk

+1, this was my first reaction the the subject line--"longer than it's worth..."

smitty2919

seems if you're going to spend the time and effort to do this, put long tubes in.

shorty's are like
You: "Yea I drive a mustang."
Friend: "Oh yea? Nice, a GT/cobra/Mach?"
You:"No....a V6"
Friend:".....oh...."

aha no offence V6 guys im jk...but it does happen.

"ohh nice you put headers in??" "yea shorties." "oh....that's...cool..."

cliffyk

I like it!

Before I got my '03 in December of '06 I drove a 2004 V-6 convertible that I could have got for $8k or so. I drove it from the dealer's lot about 1/4 mile up the street and back, and after parking it told the salesman that if I bought it I would spend the rest of my life saying "Wow, I should'a got a V-8!"

smitty2919

that's why i ALWAYS ask myself...."Self, why do people buy '05+ V6 mustangs? The technology is better now to where you aren't getting that much beter gas mileage out of a 6..."

even in the 99-04's... i can get 20-24mpg in stock tune. unless it is the price tag difference bw a V6 and V8, and if you are not into cars then the added HP does not merit the price difference.

MykesGt

I agree with these guys go with the longtubes. I love mine and I had a guy install mine took 7 hours to put in and you will love the sound you get over the shortys.

mrtstang

Since you have a lift (most obviously don't) it will make the job much easier. Definitely do the long tubes.

bigcubes427

well what ever the case maybe. I installed what he wanted.from motor back to 8 hrs. BBK shortys, BBK x-pipe w/ cats and magnaflow mufflers and tailpipes. Wasnt the easiest job, but now that Ive done it I got some short cuts. Thanks for the advice