Header Advice
12-21-2012, 02:32 PM
#1
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Header Advice
I have been wanting to add a few more horsepower to my car so i decided that headers would be the next thing to add considering i already have exhaust and cold air intake. I want the bbk long tube headers but a friend was telling me he knew someone who could make headers for me for fairly cheap. I know getting the BBK headers are probably the best bet but is buying custom built headers a good option also?
12-21-2012, 03:44 PM
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There's a whole lot more to headers than "bending some pipe and making a few welds". If you're going to take the time to do the install (or pay for it to be done), you might as well spend the bucks on a set of "known good" headers. All of the major players are within a few HP of each other as far as long tubes go. Don't waste your time with shorties.
12-21-2012, 10:34 PM
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All the big names in headers have been tuned for their length, flow, and angles. I have Mac lt's that were ceramic coated and love them. They also posted the best gains in an article Muscle Mustang with dyno info comparing lt's for our cars.
12-21-2012, 11:15 PM
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Don't have them made. Get a pre made set. Bbk is a popular brand for headers. I have American racing headers and my shop told me they were the best fitment they have seen in a while. Plus they sound great and added 31rwhp as well.
12-23-2012, 02:08 AM
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What kind of gas mileage did you get per tank before you put your headers on?
12-23-2012, 02:47 PM
#9
+1 for ARH. They are more expensive but they will last the life of the vehicle. They also are the only full length long tube, eveybody else is a 7/8. For the PITA it is installing headers on Ford OHC motors you only want to do this once.
12-23-2012, 05:07 PM
#10
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I wouldn't bother with headers unless you're doing cams, too. There's just no bang for the buck with ONLY headers. IMO, you'd likely gain more power by simply replacing your SCT tunes with BAMA or Brenspeed tunes.