header install

dumps · May 13th, 2007, 09:05 PM

hey, quick question, i am considering putting bbk shorty headers on my 07 and was wondering 1-how long does it take and 2- is it a headache to install? i read about the install in mustang monthly and they said it takes about 6-7 hrs. and is fairly easy, any truth in that?

RStrick0352 · May 13th, 2007, 09:16 PM

What is your reasoning for installing shorties. Not to insult your intelligence but the only gain you'll get from installing shorty style headers is to enhance the appearance of your engine compartment. Now if thats you intention then go right ahead. ONe thing to consider with shorties is they are almost always more cramped becuz of all the tubing they try to fit in such a small area, so the install may even be more difficult than installing longtubes which will give gains in performance. Either way you go I wish you the best of luck on modding your mustang.

El_Cangri · May 13th, 2007, 09:41 PM

The installation is easy yeah it will take from 4-7 hours depending on how fast u r with the tools and all... I dont like the shorties cause they dont do anything performance wise I would get some L.T but those r my opinions....

dumps · May 14th, 2007, 05:57 AM

im using the shortys because i already purchased a highflow catted x pipe and dont want to swap that out. dyno results in mm mag showed a 18 rear wheel torq gain and a 10 rwhp gain at 3000 rpm on a basicly stock 06, which is pretty good, not to mention the fact that ill be sc'd in the next week which would improve that number further.

GT/CS · May 14th, 2007, 07:03 AM

I did a long tube header set up on my 07 with two friends and it took just under three hours. The biggest bitch is honestly just loosening the monster bolt that you need to remove to slide the steering rack out of the way to gain clearance to drop out and in the driverside manifold. Trust me, having a buddy on a ladder over the top of the car and you or whoever underneath both loosening and tightening the header bolts and helping with placement of the gaskets, the time will go by really smooth. Once you're done you'll feel like you could do it again in half the time.

impetus · May 15th, 2007, 07:43 PM

aren't the BBK's steel? i would go stainless for about the same cost.

there's a few reasons i like shorty headers.

bolt right up to stock cats. (pass inspection/stop)
stainless ones won't rust like the cast iron manifolds.
sheds about ten pounds of weight.
the ceramic coated ones lower temps around the headers (vs untreated ones). should help the cat's work at a higher temp.

i was looking at the ford racing shorties at around $400(stainless w/ceramic coating)
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dumps · May 15th, 2007, 11:08 PM

the bbk's i bought are ceramic coated steel, dont know about stainless steel though, paid $400.00.

impetus · May 16th, 2007, 06:34 PM

let us know how the install goes. pics would be cool

Modern_Muscle · May 18th, 2007, 02:25 AM

MAC Ceramic Race Longtubes!!!! lol, thats my 2 cents, I love mine...

May 13th, 2007, 09:05 PM	#1
dumps Regular 07 mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atco nj Posts: 146	header install hey, quick question, i am considering putting bbk shorty headers on my 07 and was wondering 1-how long does it take and 2- is it a headache to install? i read about the install in mustang monthly and they said it takes about 6-7 hrs. and is fairly easy, any truth in that?

May 13th, 2007, 09:16 PM	#2
RStrick0352 Enthusiast 2007 Mustang GT 11.40 @ 121 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, NC Posts: 593	What is your reasoning for installing shorties. Not to insult your intelligence but the only gain you'll get from installing shorty style headers is to enhance the appearance of your engine compartment. Now if thats you intention then go right ahead. ONe thing to consider with shorties is they are almost always more cramped becuz of all the tubing they try to fit in such a small area, so the install may even be more difficult than installing longtubes which will give gains in performance. Either way you go I wish you the best of luck on modding your mustang. __________________ 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

May 14th, 2007, 07:03 AM	#5
GT/CS Regular Join Date: May 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 122	I did a long tube header set up on my 07 with two friends and it took just under three hours. The biggest bitch is honestly just loosening the monster bolt that you need to remove to slide the steering rack out of the way to gain clearance to drop out and in the driverside manifold. Trust me, having a buddy on a ladder over the top of the car and you or whoever underneath both loosening and tightening the header bolts and helping with placement of the gaskets, the time will go by really smooth. Once you're done you'll feel like you could do it again in half the time. __________________ Ford Racing heads, Comp stage III cams, 4.10's, Steeda delete plates, SLP long tube headers, Custom 3'' X pipe, Magna flow 3" Magnapacks, Airaid CAI, SCT XCAL 2 93 tune, Steeda front and rear swaybars, Dynotech aluminum driveshaft, HTP TB spacer

May 15th, 2007, 07:43 PM	#6
impetus Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: up state Posts: 51	aren't the BBK's steel? i would go stainless for about the same cost. there's a few reasons i like shorty headers. bolt right up to stock cats. (pass inspection/stop) stainless ones won't rust like the cast iron manifolds. sheds about ten pounds of weight. the ceramic coated ones lower temps around the headers (vs untreated ones). should help the cat's work at a higher temp. i was looking at the ford racing shorties at around $400(stainless w/ceramic coating) [summit image] [/summit image] can't see image? here __________________ /impetus

May 18th, 2007, 02:25 AM	#9
Modern_Muscle Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,169	MAC Ceramic Race Longtubes!!!! lol, thats my 2 cents, I love mine... __________________ 2005 GT, Bolt-Ons, into a 40mph headwind, 13.0 @ 105.5...UGH 1993 XJ 4x4 4.0 M5 214k mile hoss! 2006 F150 Crew Cab...Work Truck

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May 14th, 2007, 05:57 AM	#4
dumps Regular 07 mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atco nj Posts: 146	im using the shortys because i already purchased a highflow catted x pipe and dont want to swap that out. dyno results in mm mag showed a 18 rear wheel torq gain and a 10 rwhp gain at 3000 rpm on a basicly stock 06, which is pretty good, not to mention the fact that ill be sc'd in the next week which would improve that number further.

May 15th, 2007, 11:08 PM	#7
dumps Regular 07 mustang gt Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: atco nj Posts: 146	the bbk's i bought are ceramic coated steel, dont know about stainless steel though, paid $400.00.

May 16th, 2007, 06:34 PM	#8
impetus Regular Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: up state Posts: 51	let us know how the install goes. pics would be cool

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