Boost Brothers headers have arrived!

06VistaBlueGT · April 18th, 2009, 10:38 AM

I won an auction on Wednesday for Boost Brothers LT headers. Friday night when I got home, they were on the front porch. Talk about quick shipping! I haven't had a chance to pull them out of the box yet to look at them so I can't give any idea yet on quality, etc. I will take pics of them soon and post those up. I know I need O2 extensions, do I just need 2? I talked to the shop who does the work on my car, they quoted me $300 for the install. Does that sound reasonable?

KaotikGT · April 18th, 2009, 11:01 AM

I would say 300 would be a good price I've heard people charging 500 for a 10:01:26 AM header install.

jahudso2 · April 18th, 2009, 11:01 AM

Congratulations! I would say 300 for install is a pretty good price. It will probably take 5-6 hours to do so thats 50-60 bucks an hour which i think the normal rate is 75.

06VistaBlueGT · April 18th, 2009, 11:28 AM

They quoted 5 hours. Their laber rate is 60/hr.

KaotikGT · April 18th, 2009, 11:37 AM

Hey Vista I think Kevo was getting was supposed to get his boost brothers LTs installed today just as info

06VistaBlueGT · April 18th, 2009, 12:15 PM

Originally Posted by KaotikGT

Hey Vista I think Kevo was getting was supposed to get his boost brothers LTs installed today just as info

Yep, heading out to test n tune right now. Hope he'll have an update by the time I get back!.

navyman8903 · April 18th, 2009, 10:45 PM

hope you rape that track.

06VistaBlueGT · April 19th, 2009, 02:27 AM

Originally Posted by navyman8903

hope you rape that track.

lol, thanks. It was only my second trip to the track with the TR6060. I was a little spoiled last weekend. It was 50 with a good tailwind, I was able to pull off a 12.98. Today it was about 75 with a pretty stiff head wind. The best I could muster today was a 13.26. Points start next week, hopefully I can find a sweet spot and run a consistent time.

navyman8903 · April 19th, 2009, 02:45 AM

man head wind sucks. 13.26 is good for a head wind what was your 60ft?

NastyFX4 · April 19th, 2009, 03:23 AM

We need a pic ..

jahudso2 · April 19th, 2009, 09:31 AM

Just an FYI. My Boost Brothers LT Review - MustangForums.com

Looks like the fitment is less than perfect on the boost brothers lts. I would plan on the shop charging you more than $300 because they probably aren't planning on having to dent the headers in different places to get them to fit.

Hopefully your headers will fit better than his.

06VistaBlueGT · April 19th, 2009, 09:47 AM

Originally Posted by navyman8903

man head wind sucks. 13.26 is good for a head wind what was your 60ft?

Best 60ft was 1.78, I averaged about a 1.83 over 5 runs

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

We need a pic ..

I see if I can get some today. No promises though.

Originally Posted by jahudso2

Just an FYI. My Boost Brothers LT Review - MustangForums.com

Looks like the fitment is less than perfect on the boost brothers lts. I would plan on the shop charging you more than $300 because they probably aren't planning on having to dent the headers in different places to get them to fit.

Hopefully your headers will fit better than his.

I had an email conversation with Boost Brothers. They said one pipe will probably need dented to clear the steering shaft. He even gave me directions on how to do it. I informed the shop of this and they didn't seem concerned. They do a lot of work for me so I give them a lot of $$, they cut me breaks now and then.

jahudso2 · April 19th, 2009, 11:07 AM

That seems like the most retarded business plan ever. Lets make headers and not even test the fitment, then tell the customer to take a hammer and dent the header before installing it. First of all they should have designed the header not to hit the shaft. Second of all they should at least be denting these from the factory. Denting the header is going to reduce performance and also reduce the strength of the pipe. With the giant temperature range that headers operate at, the metal expands and contracts a lot which is not good when you have a thin weak spot in the tube from hitting it with a hammer. I just wonder how long it will be before a customer either puts a hole in their header trying to dent it, or until the hole breaks open after some heat cycling.

Hope it works out for you and hopefully your shop will be able to bend the header without damaging it too much.

Kevo · April 20th, 2009, 01:29 AM

Mark at Boost Brothers told me the same thing, plan on denting more. Dent where I mentioned to dent in my review thread that was linked too here.

Emay · April 20th, 2009, 01:49 AM

that's awful.. I'd pay the extra for a properly assembled product.. If I couldn't afford it, I'd save longer..

That review said 12 hours for install, with two dudes. One of which had experience. I'll pass.. This is a 4 hour job tops for an average wrencher and there are more economical headers that fit properly anyhow. Boo on Boost Brothers.. send em back..

usafimj · April 20th, 2009, 01:52 AM

That sounds like a shitty business trying to make a quick dollar.

unlicensed to drive · April 20th, 2009, 02:17 AM

I agree about the denting decreasing performance. It would occur to me that a high velocity of airflow would need the smoothest path possible through the header tubing. I mean all that air is flowing super fast, then it hits a bump-a.k.a an hammer caused indention in the header tube for more clearance.

NastyFX4 · April 20th, 2009, 02:18 AM

I told you so.

unlicensed to drive · April 20th, 2009, 02:23 AM

He should've bought at least Mac or BBK. Oh well, its too late now.

Kevo · April 20th, 2009, 03:11 AM

A few dents in a primary is not gonna do anything in performance. Maybe if it was 1/2 crimped shut then you'll have a problem. Be realistic.

April 18th, 2009, 10:38 AM	#1
06VistaBlueGT Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.76@105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stark County, Ohio Posts: 869 iTrader: 0 reviews	Boost Brothers headers have arrived! I won an auction on Wednesday for Boost Brothers LT headers. Friday night when I got home, they were on the front porch. Talk about quick shipping! I haven't had a chance to pull them out of the box yet to look at them so I can't give any idea yet on quality, etc. I will take pics of them soon and post those up. I know I need O2 extensions, do I just need 2? I talked to the shop who does the work on my car, they quoted me $300 for the install. Does that sound reasonable? __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Member #1 TH350, B&M Ratchet Shifter, 4000RPM Stall, JLT2, O/R X, Cherry Bombs, 4.56's, line locks, Prothane Engine Mounts, BMR LCA's, Lakewood UCA, BMR rad support with Sway delete, CHE K-member brace

April 18th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#2
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would say 300 would be a good price I've heard people charging 500 for a 10:01:26 AM header install. __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

April 18th, 2009, 11:28 AM	#4
06VistaBlueGT Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.76@105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stark County, Ohio Posts: 869 iTrader: 0 reviews	They quoted 5 hours. Their laber rate is 60/hr. __________________ MM Bracket Racing Crew Member #1 TH350, B&M Ratchet Shifter, 4000RPM Stall, JLT2, O/R X, Cherry Bombs, 4.56's, line locks, Prothane Engine Mounts, BMR LCA's, Lakewood UCA, BMR rad support with Sway delete, CHE K-member brace

April 18th, 2009, 11:37 AM	#5
KaotikGT Regular 2007 Mustang GT Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roanoke, Va Posts: 221 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hey Vista I think Kevo was getting was supposed to get his boost brothers LTs installed today just as info __________________ Cervini's type iv hood, C-series bumper, Pypes mid-muffler exhaust, WMS CAI, 20" chrome wheels, Roush rear spoiler

April 19th, 2009, 03:23 AM	#10
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,030 iTrader: 8 reviews	We need a pic .. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

April 18th, 2009, 11:01 AM	#3
jahudso2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	Congratulations! I would say 300 for install is a pretty good price. It will probably take 5-6 hours to do so thats 50-60 bucks an hour which i think the normal rate is 75.

April 19th, 2009, 09:31 AM	#11
jahudso2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	Just an FYI. My Boost Brothers LT Review - MustangForums.com Looks like the fitment is less than perfect on the boost brothers lts. I would plan on the shop charging you more than $300 because they probably aren't planning on having to dent the headers in different places to get them to fit. Hopefully your headers will fit better than his.

April 19th, 2009, 11:07 AM	#13
jahudso2 Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 68 iTrader: 0 reviews	That seems like the most retarded business plan ever. Lets make headers and not even test the fitment, then tell the customer to take a hammer and dent the header before installing it. First of all they should have designed the header not to hit the shaft. Second of all they should at least be denting these from the factory. Denting the header is going to reduce performance and also reduce the strength of the pipe. With the giant temperature range that headers operate at, the metal expands and contracts a lot which is not good when you have a thin weak spot in the tube from hitting it with a hammer. I just wonder how long it will be before a customer either puts a hole in their header trying to dent it, or until the hole breaks open after some heat cycling. Hope it works out for you and hopefully your shop will be able to bend the header without damaging it too much.

April 20th, 2009, 01:29 AM	#14
Kevo Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mark at Boost Brothers told me the same thing, plan on denting more. Dent where I mentioned to dent in my review thread that was linked too here.

April 20th, 2009, 01:49 AM	#15
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,637 iTrader: 3 reviews	that's awful.. I'd pay the extra for a properly assembled product.. If I couldn't afford it, I'd save longer.. That review said 12 hours for install, with two dudes. One of which had experience. I'll pass.. This is a 4 hour job tops for an average wrencher and there are more economical headers that fit properly anyhow. Boo on Boost Brothers.. send em back.. __________________

April 20th, 2009, 01:52 AM	#16
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	That sounds like a shitty business trying to make a quick dollar. __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

April 20th, 2009, 02:17 AM	#17
unlicensed to drive MM Fanatic Blank Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,733 iTrader: 1 reviews	I agree about the denting decreasing performance. It would occur to me that a high velocity of airflow would need the smoothest path possible through the header tubing. I mean all that air is flowing super fast, then it hits a bump-a.k.a an hammer caused indention in the header tube for more clearance.

April 20th, 2009, 02:18 AM	#18
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,030 iTrader: 8 reviews	I told you so. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

April 20th, 2009, 02:23 AM	#19
unlicensed to drive MM Fanatic Blank Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 4,733 iTrader: 1 reviews	He should've bought at least Mac or BBK. Oh well, its too late now.

April 20th, 2009, 03:11 AM	#20
Kevo Regular Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 64 iTrader: 0 reviews	A few dents in a primary is not gonna do anything in performance. Maybe if it was 1/2 crimped shut then you'll have a problem. Be realistic.

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