Ok, I did it. I finally bought longtubes!!!

RStrick0352 · June 6th, 2007, 06:17 PM

Like I said I finally bought longtube headers. I got the ARH 1-5/8 304 stainless longtube header and offroad x-pipe combo. I maxed out my credit in the procees (relax I'll have it pasi off in no time). I've got new over axel pipes sittin here in the room with me, I'm gonna wait to do it all at once. I'll be able to install my one piece Dshaft tommorow, the auto hobby shop doesnt open till then and i should have the headers by friday so i'll be up to that this weekend. As long as the weahter holds out tommorow I'll update everyone on how the Dshaft performs, after that I'll find a cruise ship that needs a new anchor and try to sell the original Dshaft to it.

stanglifemike · June 6th, 2007, 06:22 PM

Congrats, post some pics of your progress and let us know how the long tubes go

RStrick0352 · June 6th, 2007, 06:58 PM

I absolutely will post pics of the install, thanks for throwing that out there. I'm giving myself Saturday and Sunday but I figure I wont need that long. I read about a lontube install and the only issue really with these cars are the steering rods. I think fit and finish wont be an issue considering the material and the company. Hopefully I can inspire othe modders to do the install themselves also. Just think of the money to be saved doing it yourself. The peformance gain has me excited, but the difference in sound is what I'm most excited about.

acehogg69 · June 6th, 2007, 07:00 PM

Congrads you'll luv em, out curiousity what mufflers you running? I have Borla L/T's and x-pipe with Flowmasters and the mufflers with this setup...well uhhh not happy with at higher RPM's.

Regency 2007 · June 6th, 2007, 07:30 PM

why not happy with higher RPMs? Loud? performance?

RStrick0352 · June 6th, 2007, 08:38 PM

Ive got the flowmaster american thunders. Whats up at the high rpms?

Emay · June 6th, 2007, 11:49 PM

Rstrick, i just wrapped mine up a week and a half ago. Not sure what ARH says to do for getting them up there, but the steering shaft is the biggest obstacle as you mentioned as is the starter.

To be honest, I would support the motor, and pull both motor mounts, raise the motor up as high as you can. This gave me more than enough room. I tried the single mount at a time thing like everyone says to do, but the motor would not go high enough for me to get the driver side header in. Outside of that, this job is a breeze.

I had a transmission jack to raise the motor, be careful if you use a regular floor jack, the oil pan is not incredibly strong, I'd put a pices of wood between the jack and the pan to disperse the load.

acehogg69 · June 7th, 2007, 08:59 AM

I have a metallic noise like a vibration in the muffler, I have a set of slp's I want to throw on and see if it still happens.

June 6th, 2007, 06:17 PM	#1
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ok, I did it. I finally bought longtubes!!! Like I said I finally bought longtube headers. I got the ARH 1-5/8 304 stainless longtube header and offroad x-pipe combo. I maxed out my credit in the procees (relax I'll have it pasi off in no time). I've got new over axel pipes sittin here in the room with me, I'm gonna wait to do it all at once. I'll be able to install my one piece Dshaft tommorow, the auto hobby shop doesnt open till then and i should have the headers by friday so i'll be up to that this weekend. As long as the weahter holds out tommorow I'll update everyone on how the Dshaft performs, after that I'll find a cruise ship that needs a new anchor and try to sell the original Dshaft to it. __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

June 6th, 2007, 06:22 PM	#2
stanglifemike IBEATU 06 GT, 98 GT, & 93 Notch Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Douglasville, GA Posts: 5,937 iTrader: 0 reviews	Congrats, post some pics of your progress and let us know how the long tubes go __________________ 98 GT: some stuff 06 GT: more stuff 93 Notch: 4 cyl at birth, now 5.0 drivetrain and stock exterior and interior= True Sleeper Paxton/Vortech Crew Member #3 FRPP's #1 Dealer Injected Engineering BMR Suspension

June 6th, 2007, 06:58 PM	#3
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	I absolutely will post pics of the install, thanks for throwing that out there. I'm giving myself Saturday and Sunday but I figure I wont need that long. I read about a lontube install and the only issue really with these cars are the steering rods. I think fit and finish wont be an issue considering the material and the company. Hopefully I can inspire othe modders to do the install themselves also. Just think of the money to be saved doing it yourself. The peformance gain has me excited, but the difference in sound is what I'm most excited about. __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

June 6th, 2007, 07:00 PM	#4
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	Congrads you'll luv em, out curiousity what mufflers you running? I have Borla L/T's and x-pipe with Flowmasters and the mufflers with this setup...well uhhh not happy with at higher RPM's. __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

June 6th, 2007, 08:38 PM	#6
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 660 iTrader: 0 reviews	Ive got the flowmaster american thunders. Whats up at the high rpms? __________________ GT 6sp Grabber Orange For mods check my garage. 349 rwhp, 331 rwtrq Naturally Aspirated 445 rwhp, 495 rwtrq 100 Shot 60ft: 1.74 1/4: 12.15 @ 112.43 N/A 60ft: 1.71 11.40 @ 121.18 100 shot Nitrous

June 6th, 2007, 07:30 PM	#5
Regency 2007 Hardcore Enthusiast F-150 FX4 Join Date: May 2007 Location: Memphrica Posts: 1,144 iTrader: 0 reviews	why not happy with higher RPMs? Loud? performance?

June 6th, 2007, 11:49 PM	#7
Emay May 08 ROTM 2008 Audi S6 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: S. Elgin Posts: 6,684 iTrader: 3 reviews	Rstrick, i just wrapped mine up a week and a half ago. Not sure what ARH says to do for getting them up there, but the steering shaft is the biggest obstacle as you mentioned as is the starter. To be honest, I would support the motor, and pull both motor mounts, raise the motor up as high as you can. This gave me more than enough room. I tried the single mount at a time thing like everyone says to do, but the motor would not go high enough for me to get the driver side header in. Outside of that, this job is a breeze. I had a transmission jack to raise the motor, be careful if you use a regular floor jack, the oil pan is not incredibly strong, I'd put a pices of wood between the jack and the pan to disperse the load. __________________ FLICKR Unique Imagery

June 7th, 2007, 08:59 AM	#8
acehogg69 Hardcore Enthusiast 06 GT with bolt ons I sucked Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Cheese country!! aka WI Posts: 1,090 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have a metallic noise like a vibration in the muffler, I have a set of slp's I want to throw on and see if it still happens. __________________ Kyle Busch Haters Club!! Member Uno! Tony wrote "Blowers blow, turbos suck, and nitrous rules!!! lol " Borla cattless L/T's topped with Flowmasters , Roush short throw, JLT2 CAI w/ X-CAL2 from Brenspeed, Bullit 18X9 and 18X10 deep dish.

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