Boost Brothers L/T install for 05+ Mustangs

QMSolutions · May 21st, 2009, 06:38 PM

We have decided to do a little write up on installing Boost Brothers long tube headers. This is a fairly easy task when you have access to a lift. Quartermile Solutions in Houston had this job done in less than 2 hours.

Lets Begin.....

Our test subject for this is a 2008 Saleen, owned by David Nguyen.

To begin we removed the battery and tray to give more access to the passenger side manifold.

As you can see there is plenty of room now to get to the bolts.

Time to move to the driver side. Here you can remove the rack and pinion bolt. An impact is the fastest way to get it out. You will be there all day with a ratchet, one click at a time.

Now lift the car into the air. Locate the steering shaft and remove the bolt holding it to the rack.

as you can see, the shaft will not come off of the rack. Refer to illustration #4. using a pry bar. gently move the rack forward and the shaft will slide off.

Start by unplugging the O2 sensors

Remove the factory catted h pipe.

With the cats out of the way you can now remove all the top nuts on the manifolds.

With all the top nuts off, remove the motor mount nuts.

Lift and support the engine. remove the mounting brackets. Be careful not to damage the ground straps.

The new headers slip in with plenty of room.

QMSolutions · May 21st, 2009, 06:38 PM

With them tightened the look good at first.

The driver side header is touching the frame rail.

The steering shaft is touching the header also.

A little pounding and grinding got some decent clearance.
The new h pipe was also a fun, time consuming, and irritating experience. Nothing on this entire setup impressed us at all.....

All in all I would never recommend these headers to anyone. They look great while laying on the floor. In the car on the other hand, the fitment is horrible.

I hope this helps when installing your long tube headers.

NastyFX4 · May 21st, 2009, 06:41 PM

I want to tell a few people "I told you so" but I won't ...

ia07gt · May 21st, 2009, 06:45 PM

wander how they perform on the dyno???????

QMSolutions · May 21st, 2009, 06:48 PM

As soon as it is tuned, I will post results.

DiMora · May 21st, 2009, 09:57 PM

Excellent writeup. Reps!

Note to self: Buy a different brand.

usafimj · May 21st, 2009, 10:01 PM

I hate that people buy parts that you have to modify to make them fit when you could spend a couple more dollars and get a quality made part. I would never hammer a part just to make it fit

ia07gt · May 21st, 2009, 10:14 PM

i remember back when i owned a focus i made a zetec cold air intake work for my sohc engine. but they didnt make too many performance products for my engine, so with that in mind with all the long tubes out there some are worth buying and some are not.

UrbanRedneck · May 21st, 2009, 10:20 PM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

I want to tell a few people "I told you so" but I won't ...

My thoughts exactly. "the fit and finish is great, look how awesome the welds look, yadda yadda". I can make some pretty sweet looking welds on a piece of pipe too, but that doesn't mean shit when the part isn't laid out correctly.

Shuez · May 21st, 2009, 11:59 PM

^ seriously
MACs are the only "cheaper" header Id ever reccomend our cars...

06VistaBlueGT · May 22nd, 2009, 09:23 AM

I bought a set and when I heard of the fitment problems I emailed them and asked to return them. They emailed back an address to send them to. I sent them over a month ago and still no refund. I've sent many emails and left several messages and have yet to hear back from them. They would answer my email right aaway when I was buying them, now I can't get them to reply to anything. STAY AWAY FROM BOOST BROTHERS.

QMSolutions · May 22nd, 2009, 11:11 AM

Originally Posted by Shuez

^ seriously
MACs are the only "cheaper" header Id ever reccomend our cars...

I agree 100%!! The MAC's are by far the best performing header for the S197's. Not to mention, they fit like a glove.

tribaltek · May 22nd, 2009, 12:01 PM

I still swear by OBX for an inexpensive choice...

NastyFX4 · May 22nd, 2009, 12:12 PM

Aren't Boost Brothers, OBX, and RPM Outlet all the same company?

IronStomach · May 22nd, 2009, 12:15 PM

Thanks for the excellent writeup, great pictures, and warning on the product!

06VistaBlueGT · May 22nd, 2009, 12:18 PM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

Aren't Boost Brothers, OBX, and RPM Outlet all the same company?

If they are and I had known it, I never would have bought the Boost Brothers after everything I've heard about RPM>

tribaltek · May 22nd, 2009, 12:25 PM

Originally Posted by NastyStang113

Aren't Boost Brothers, OBX, and RPM Outlet all the same company?

If they are, myself and many other OBX header owners must have been really lucky. I've never seen a bad review of OBX headers for our cars.

cmdr_anomic · May 22nd, 2009, 01:28 PM

Originally Posted by 06VistaBlueGT

I bought a set and when I heard of the fitment problems I emailed them and asked to return them. They emailed back an address to send them to. I sent them over a month ago and still no refund. I've sent many emails and left several messages and have yet to hear back from them. They would answer my email right aaway when I was buying them, now I can't get them to reply to anything. STAY AWAY FROM BOOST BROTHERS.

easy call your credit card company and tell them the situation and that you want to challenge charges. get all the documentation when you call; purchase, shipping, return shipping records etc. the card company will refund your account then THEY will go after boost brothers. when visa, discover, am-ex etc call they will be a little more willing to co-operate

tribaltek · May 22nd, 2009, 01:44 PM

cmdr_anomic is right. I buy EVERYTHING with a CC now due to this. Chase has refunded me HUNDREDS of dollars due to b.s. over the years.

NastyFX4 · May 22nd, 2009, 01:48 PM

American Express will do a charge back at the drop of a hat for the customer, too.

May 21st, 2009, 06:38 PM	#1
QMSolutions Regular 2005 Roush Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	Boost Brothers L/T install for 05+ Mustangs We have decided to do a little write up on installing Boost Brothers long tube headers. This is a fairly easy task when you have access to a lift. Quartermile Solutions in Houston had this job done in less than 2 hours. Lets Begin..... Our test subject for this is a 2008 Saleen, owned by David Nguyen. To begin we removed the battery and tray to give more access to the passenger side manifold. As you can see there is plenty of room now to get to the bolts. Time to move to the driver side. Here you can remove the rack and pinion bolt. An impact is the fastest way to get it out. You will be there all day with a ratchet, one click at a time. Now lift the car into the air. Locate the steering shaft and remove the bolt holding it to the rack. as you can see, the shaft will not come off of the rack. Refer to illustration #4. using a pry bar. gently move the rack forward and the shaft will slide off. Start by unplugging the O2 sensors Remove the factory catted h pipe. With the cats out of the way you can now remove all the top nuts on the manifolds. With all the top nuts off, remove the motor mount nuts. Lift and support the engine. remove the mounting brackets. Be careful not to damage the ground straps. The new headers slip in with plenty of room. __________________ www.quartermilesolutions.proboards58.com

May 21st, 2009, 06:38 PM	#2
QMSolutions Regular 2005 Roush Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	With them tightened the look good at first. The driver side header is touching the frame rail. The steering shaft is touching the header also. A little pounding and grinding got some decent clearance. The new h pipe was also a fun, time consuming, and irritating experience. Nothing on this entire setup impressed us at all..... All in all I would never recommend these headers to anyone. They look great while laying on the floor. In the car on the other hand, the fitment is horrible. I hope this helps when installing your long tube headers. __________________ www.quartermilesolutions.proboards58.com

May 21st, 2009, 06:41 PM	#3
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,030 iTrader: 8 reviews	I want to tell a few people "I told you so" but I won't ... __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

May 21st, 2009, 06:48 PM	#5
QMSolutions Regular 2005 Roush Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Houston Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	As soon as it is tuned, I will post results. __________________ www.quartermilesolutions.proboards58.com

May 21st, 2009, 09:57 PM	#6
DiMora More Is Better. 2006 Roush Stage 1 Blown Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Acworth, GA Posts: 2,659 iTrader: 1 reviews	Excellent writeup. Reps! Note to self: Buy a different brand. __________________ Roush Short shifter / Carmen's 3.47" TVS pulley Roush TVS Supercharger Steeda suspension /Big Brakes Mac L/T's / Prochamber / Roush Extremes KB BAP "Daily Driver" RWHP: 492@9 PSI w/ LT's "Dyno Queen": 512@12 PSI-stock exhaust Mods in Garage

May 21st, 2009, 10:01 PM	#7
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	I hate that people buy parts that you have to modify to make them fit when you could spend a couple more dollars and get a quality made part. I would never hammer a part just to make it fit __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

May 21st, 2009, 11:59 PM	#10
Shuez Regular 2006 Mustang GT coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: T-Town, Alabama Posts: 50 iTrader: 0 reviews	^ seriously MACs are the only "cheaper" header Id ever reccomend our cars... __________________ Shuez A.K.A. RollTide on BMCforums.com

May 22nd, 2009, 09:23 AM	#11
06VistaBlueGT Enthusiast 2006 Mustang GT 12.76@105 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Stark County, Ohio Posts: 869 iTrader: 0 reviews	I bought a set and when I heard of the fitment problems I emailed them and asked to return them. They emailed back an address to send them to. I sent them over a month ago and still no refund. I've sent many emails and left several messages and have yet to hear back from them. They would answer my email right aaway when I was buying them, now I can't get them to reply to anything. STAY AWAY FROM BOOST BROTHERS. __________________ 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

May 22nd, 2009, 12:01 PM	#13
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Supercharged HD F150 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 1 reviews	I still swear by OBX for an inexpensive choice... __________________ '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

May 22nd, 2009, 12:12 PM	#14
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,030 iTrader: 8 reviews	Aren't Boost Brothers, OBX, and RPM Outlet all the same company? __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

May 22nd, 2009, 12:15 PM	#15
IronStomach Hardcore Enthusiast 2008 Mustang GT Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: West [of] Chicago Posts: 2,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	Thanks for the excellent writeup, great pictures, and warning on the product! __________________ Experience is what you get when you didn't get what you wanted.

May 22nd, 2009, 01:44 PM	#19
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Supercharged HD F150 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 1 reviews	cmdr_anomic is right. I buy EVERYTHING with a CC now due to this. Chase has refunded me HUNDREDS of dollars due to b.s. over the years. __________________ '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

May 22nd, 2009, 01:48 PM	#20
NastyFX4 Made in U.S.A. 2011 F150 FX4 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 15,030 iTrader: 8 reviews	American Express will do a charge back at the drop of a hat for the customer, too. __________________ NastyStang's Garage Sale!!

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