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Old May 24, 2006 | 12:10 PM
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Just wondering. I have dual Flowmasters/exhaust on my new 06' and it sounds good. Whats the point of getting headers, someone told me the factory headers are very good and it would be a waste of money. By the way, how much for new headers???? And where do you go to get them? I live in California (yuck I know)
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Old May 24, 2006 | 12:15 PM
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That's my next Mod......

I understand that there are two benefits.....

a) Better flow.....(OEM is not bad but could be improved).

b) Heat..... Mine are coated in ceramic, this is supposed to dissipate heat better keeping the engine compartment cooler. (cooler air for the CAI)
Old May 24, 2006 | 12:44 PM
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Aren't new headers a bit pricey? Also labor??
Old May 24, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Pricey yeah, but the sound wiil compliment the H exhaust and as far as labor you can do ur-self.... not very hard.
Old May 24, 2006 | 02:19 PM
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i've done 3 sets of headers on 05s now, with maybe doing a 4th soon.
Old May 24, 2006 | 02:21 PM
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You'll pick up a minor performance gain with headers... maybe 5-7 rwhp or so. But, the true reason is the sound... it'll make your already excellent exhaust note simply snarl!

Where to get them? I order mine from Don and http://www.v6mustangstuff.com/ - I have the titanium-finish, ceramic-coated JBA cat4ward headers.
Old May 24, 2006 | 02:44 PM
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how much more gain do long tubes offer over shorties?
Old May 24, 2006 | 02:51 PM
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Do they even make long tubes for our v6?
Old May 24, 2006 | 03:05 PM
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ORIGINAL: Jiraiya

Do they even make long tubes for our v6?
Yea, MAC makes LT's for the V6.
Old May 24, 2006 | 07:06 PM
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Thanks to everyone for the comments!!!



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