Headers whcich ones are good?

Timbarna · April 3rd, 2009, 10:22 PM

Is do JBa headers sound good on teh V8 gt's. anyone know where i can get some sound clips maybe.

Timbarna · April 3rd, 2009, 10:27 PM

bump

navyman8903 · April 3rd, 2009, 10:33 PM

KOOKS and BASSANI. Bassani put better numbers down compared to the AR's.

navyman8903 · April 3rd, 2009, 10:36 PM

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...-apr-09-a.html

leebunnyz · April 4th, 2009, 12:17 AM

kooks and macs

06GTMustang89 · April 4th, 2009, 12:28 AM

i love my BBK ceramic lt's and offroad mid pipe...they are less expensive too...ive had them for a year with no complaints...they fit perfect..

GT33 · April 4th, 2009, 12:33 AM

Originally Posted by 06GTMustang89

i love my BBK ceramic lt's and offroad mid pipe...they are less expensive too...ive had them for a year with no complaints...they fit perfect..

how do u like ur bbks. I just orderd a set today long tubes ceramic coated with o/r x-pipe

06GTMustang89 · April 4th, 2009, 12:36 AM

you wont' regret it man...i did the install myself they were a perfect fit...you can feel a good amount of mid range torque out of them...and now with my cams i can really feel that the LT's are doing there job...

shanec · April 4th, 2009, 12:45 AM

Originally Posted by navyman8903

KOOKS and BASSANI. Bassani put better numbers down compared to the AR's.

+1

If I did it again, I'd go Kooks so I wouldn't have to fight my CEL.

One other problem with my Bassani is the install, done by me. The collector is a separate piece, not welded to the pipes. It slides on REALLY tight and also has high temp gasket sealer in it - which means its possible to put it on slightly crooked. Which means the midpipe alignment can get all shot to hell. Which means I needed to pay an exhaust shop $100 to chop some welds, bend slightly, and re-weld....which also means I have a nagging low-hanging cat I need to go back and get raised so I won't fear scraping stuff after I lower the car.

Would have been a hella lot easier to have gone with Kooks.

UrbanRedneck · April 4th, 2009, 12:53 AM

Mac. Can't beat the cost, they make the most power second to kooks, and you can run an X pipe or Prochamber. They are ceramic coated also, and pretty good quality from what I see looking at them in the box lol.

I wouldn't get JBA, I've heard of a lot of fitment and quality control issues, and they are one of the lowest ranking as far as power goes.

NastyFX4 · April 4th, 2009, 01:32 AM

American Racing or Kooks.

usafimj · April 4th, 2009, 05:22 AM

Kooks and don't look back

06VistaGT · April 4th, 2009, 05:27 AM

Kooks are awesome, but the MACs are a great value. The MACs may be alittle more of a pain to install.

GT33 · April 4th, 2009, 11:04 AM

Originally Posted by 06GTMustang89

you wont' regret it man...i did the install myself they were a perfect fit...you can feel a good amount of mid range torque out of them...and now with my cams i can really feel that the LT's are doing there job...

Thanks man. As far as sound how much louder was it?

beefmobile · April 4th, 2009, 02:03 PM

mac mac mac ~$500

/thread

QMSolutions · April 4th, 2009, 06:07 PM

MAC for sure

S197 Ford Mustang Headers - Three-Valve Long-Tube Header Test - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine

navyman8903 · April 4th, 2009, 08:07 PM

if you want a solid gain then the kooks or bassani I am telling you......I like how my bassani's sound, and they gave more than the average gain I would say, and they make the car. But I would say that the kooks are the easiest to install.

shanec · April 4th, 2009, 09:40 PM

I thought Bassani's were going to be the easiest LT to install due to the single pipes that you can feed into the car one at a time. But reality was it made all the header bolts harder to get in.

I'd imagine with any other design once you get 2 bolts on the top front & back corners in, the rest are already lined up. With Bassani's, each and every header bolt was a new adventure. Took freakin forever.

18 hours! Granted, we did not have an 8mm gear wrench. Just an ordinary boring 8mm wrench. That slowed us up a lot too.

navyman8903 · April 4th, 2009, 10:22 PM

If you have the tools, know how and friends you can get those puppies in there in about 10 hours start to finish.

But they are unique.....and by unique I mean pain in the ass. But all that goes away after you start it up and put your foot down. And nothing sounds like them.

greaser · April 4th, 2009, 10:41 PM

A buddy of mine with a Magnacharged '08 Bullitt stopped by the house tonight to show off his latest mod. JBA Ceramic Long Tubes installed at JPC Racing (Justin Burcham) in Glen Burnie, Md. He got them on-line for $700 (forgot where he said) and the install was another $800. A clean install with no hanging low issue in fact I could barely see them when I looked under the car. They sounded strong and he says it pullls a little harder. Justin said it would pass the tough MD. emissions test we have here as well. Adds about 17 hp.
7-different Manufactures Long Tube Header Test for the 2005-2009 S197 Mustangs - IMBOC

April 3rd, 2009, 10:22 PM	#1
Timbarna Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	Headers whcich ones are good? Is do JBa headers sound good on teh V8 gt's. anyone know where i can get some sound clips maybe.

April 4th, 2009, 12:17 AM	#5
leebunnyz MM Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Vineland, NJ Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 0 reviews	kooks and macs __________________ Jesus Christ is #1 "The Founder Of Crews"

April 4th, 2009, 12:28 AM	#6
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	i love my BBK ceramic lt's and offroad mid pipe...they are less expensive too...ive had them for a year with no complaints...they fit perfect.. __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

April 4th, 2009, 12:36 AM	#8
06GTMustang89 MM Fanatic 2006 Mustang GT 6spd 12.61@109mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: North Carolina Posts: 3,181 iTrader: 0 reviews	you wont' regret it man...i did the install myself they were a perfect fit...you can feel a good amount of mid range torque out of them...and now with my cams i can really feel that the LT's are doing there job... __________________ JLT CAI: KOOKS LT's: Comp NSR II's: 4.56's: TR6060: Steeda LCA, UCA: QA1's: Roush rear springs...see garage for more.

April 4th, 2009, 12:53 AM	#10
UrbanRedneck Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT 13.124@105.52 Join Date: May 2008 Location: Chicago Posts: 2,138 iTrader: 1 reviews	Mac. Can't beat the cost, they make the most power second to kooks, and you can run an X pipe or Prochamber. They are ceramic coated also, and pretty good quality from what I see looking at them in the box lol. I wouldn't get JBA, I've heard of a lot of fitment and quality control issues, and they are one of the lowest ranking as far as power goes. __________________ Hurst Crew Member #20 2008 GT - ARH, C&L, Hurst, BORLA, BMR, Bilstein, FRPP, Axle Exchange. Awesome.

April 3rd, 2009, 10:27 PM	#2
Timbarna Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 148 iTrader: 0 reviews	bump

April 4th, 2009, 01:32 AM	#11
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,018 iTrader: 8 reviews	American Racing or Kooks. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

April 4th, 2009, 05:22 AM	#12
usafimj I Post Entirely Way Too Much 2007 Ford Mustang GT 12.847 @ 114.12mph Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Oklahoma City, Ok. Posts: 5,084 iTrader: 1 reviews	Kooks and don't look back __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

April 4th, 2009, 05:27 AM	#13
06VistaGT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Fayetteville, NC Posts: 1,872 iTrader: 0 reviews	Kooks are awesome, but the MACs are a great value. The MACs may be alittle more of a pain to install. __________________ Dyno vid http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6PDbkL5DXk

April 4th, 2009, 06:07 PM	#16
QMSolutions Regular 2005 Roush Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	MAC for sure S197 Ford Mustang Headers - Three-Valve Long-Tube Header Test - 5.0 Mustang & Super Fords Magazine __________________ www.quartermilesolutions.proboards58.com

April 4th, 2009, 09:40 PM	#18
shanec Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Brandon, MS Posts: 919 iTrader: 0 reviews	I thought Bassani's were going to be the easiest LT to install due to the single pipes that you can feed into the car one at a time. But reality was it made all the header bolts harder to get in. I'd imagine with any other design once you get 2 bolts on the top front & back corners in, the rest are already lined up. With Bassani's, each and every header bolt was a new adventure. Took freakin forever. 18 hours! Granted, we did not have an 8mm gear wrench. Just an ordinary boring 8mm wrench. That slowed us up a lot too. __________________ Show: Cervini Type IV hood & chin spoiler, GT500 rear spoiler, SHR Louvers, CS69 wheels Go: E-Force 470rwhp/470rwtq, Bassani LT & catted-X, Magnaflows, Centerforce DFX clutch & flywheel, Steeda Comp Springs, Koni STR.T's

April 4th, 2009, 10:41 PM	#20
greaser Regular 2008 Mustang Bullitt Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Chesapeake Beach, Md. Posts: 77 iTrader: 0 reviews	JBA Ceramic Long Tubes A buddy of mine with a Magnacharged '08 Bullitt stopped by the house tonight to show off his latest mod. JBA Ceramic Long Tubes installed at JPC Racing (Justin Burcham) in Glen Burnie, Md. He got them on-line for $700 (forgot where he said) and the install was another $800. A clean install with no hanging low issue in fact I could barely see them when I looked under the car. They sounded strong and he says it pullls a little harder. Justin said it would pass the tough MD. emissions test we have here as well. Adds about 17 hp. 7-different Manufactures Long Tube Header Test for the 2005-2009 S197 Mustangs - IMBOC __________________ 2008 Mustang Bullitt > Stock Includes > Ford Racing CAI > 3.73 gears > Added SCT X3 w/ Brenspeed 93 Performance tune > Pypes Violators Axle Back http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xRIjQXCVhto BULLITT CREW #04 LT

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