Installing Headers

kevio · June 24th, 2008, 09:06 PM

I'm going to install headers this weekend. I bought the BBK shorty ceramic ones. I'm not really sure how much I will gain but they have to be better the stock manifolds. I do know they will look alot better. My question is should I use the gaskets BBK sent or something different? I remember reading something about a copper type gasket.

onederful100 · June 24th, 2008, 09:23 PM

the ones they send you arent that good, i got these i think, mr gasket metal core
Mr. Gasket Header Gasket - JEGS

usafimj · June 24th, 2008, 09:42 PM

^+1. Don't forget about the Stage 8 locking header bolts Ford Racing 96-08 4.6L/5.4L Stage 8 Header Bolts [M-9432-A54] - $60.00

tribaltek · June 24th, 2008, 10:38 PM

I used the stage 8 bolts as well. They're good, for sure!
Best of luck! I know the shorty install HAS to be a little less annoying than long tubes. I NEVER want to install headers on my car again!

tom281 · June 24th, 2008, 10:58 PM

I know alot of people will say to use aftermarket gaskets and locking bolts, but I feel that is not absolutely necessary. I reused both my factory gaskets and factory studs when I installed my FRPP ceramic shorties over a year ago, and have had no problems. I know of a 1/2 dozen other guys to do the same without problems too.

Not saying that the aftermarket stuff is junk, just saying that you can reuse the factory pieces assuming they're in good shape and you don't damage them during removal.

June 24th, 2008, 09:06 PM	#1
kevio Regular 2007 Mustang Shelby GT Join Date: May 2008 Location: Indiana Posts: 71 iTrader: 0 reviews	Installing Headers I'm going to install headers this weekend. I bought the BBK shorty ceramic ones. I'm not really sure how much I will gain but they have to be better the stock manifolds. I do know they will look alot better. My question is should I use the gaskets BBK sent or something different? I remember reading something about a copper type gasket. __________________

June 24th, 2008, 09:23 PM	#2
onederful100 Hardcore Enthusiast 2007 GT 2000 GT Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Honolulu, HI Posts: 1,843 iTrader: 0 reviews	the ones they send you arent that good, i got these i think, mr gasket metal core Mr. Gasket Header Gasket - JEGS __________________ 2007 GT 5spd 2000 GT 5spd whipple crew member 2-Stang Crew My Car

June 24th, 2008, 09:42 PM	#3
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	^+1. Don't forget about the Stage 8 locking header bolts Ford Racing 96-08 4.6L/5.4L Stage 8 Header Bolts [M-9432-A54] - $60.00 __________________ 07 GT-- Gone But Not Forgotten Military Crew E-5

June 24th, 2008, 10:38 PM	#4
tribaltek Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Supercharged HD F150 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Detroit Posts: 2,490 iTrader: 1 reviews	I used the stage 8 bolts as well. They're good, for sure! Best of luck! I know the shorty install HAS to be a little less annoying than long tubes. I NEVER want to install headers on my car again! __________________ '02 Supercharged Harley-Davidson F-150 '05 Mustang GT (Sold)

June 24th, 2008, 10:58 PM	#5
tom281 Newbie 2006 Mustang GT 11.74 @ 119 Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 21 iTrader: 0 reviews	I know alot of people will say to use aftermarket gaskets and locking bolts, but I feel that is not absolutely necessary. I reused both my factory gaskets and factory studs when I installed my FRPP ceramic shorties over a year ago, and have had no problems. I know of a 1/2 dozen other guys to do the same without problems too. Not saying that the aftermarket stuff is junk, just saying that you can reuse the factory pieces assuming they're in good shape and you don't damage them during removal. __________________ tom281 2006 Mustang GT 11.74@119 w/ 3880lb race weight Tuned by Brent at Brenspeed www.brenspeed.com

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