[01SVTCobraFreak]

Well over the next couple of days I'm going to be purchasing some LT headers. As of right now, I'm leaning towards Bassani headers. But I have a few questions.
I have a Bassani x-pipe, but I didnt install it, so I dont know what size it is. It only says, Bassani x-pipe BX 46993 on the invoice. Do I have to have a shorty for the LT's to work?
Also, does anyone have Bassani headers on their car? If so, how does it sound? I cant find any 01 Cobra's on youtube with the Bassani setup

And sorry if this is a stupid question, but here it goes...What does it mean to have full Bassani exhaust? Would having the Bassani catback, bassani x-pipe, and bassani headers make it a full setup? Again, sorry if this is a stupid question, just wondering.

Thanks in advance everyone!

[Blk01ponyGT]

yep full bassani exhaust would mean bassani headers, midpipe and catback. as for the midpipe if youve got a bassani midpipe on the car now with the stock headers you are going to need a new midpipe to fit with the bassani headers

[01SVTCobraFreak]

Ok what kind of midpipe would I need? I want my car to sound really mean, not really loud, just a solid rumble to it. Would Bassani's be the way to go? I've heard to many negative things about Mac headers, and the Kooks are out of my price range.
If I go bassani, should I get LT's or mid length?

[FluffyTheRhino]

I don't believe Bassani made LT headers for 99-04. I'll look around, but I'm fairly sure they only made mids.

[FluffyTheRhino]

Holy hell, I stand corrected.

www.FixThisRide.com - Bassani (46049C) Headers - 4.6L 4V MAN. Cobra/Mach1 - 1, 2, 35 - 1 5/8" diamete

They don't look like they're much cheaper than Kooks.

[01SVTCobraFreak]

Originally Posted by FluffyTheRhino Holy hell, I stand corrected. www.FixThisRide.com - Bassani (46049C) Headers - 4.6L 4V MAN. Cobra/Mach1 - 1, 2, 35 - 1 5/8" diamete They don't look like they're much cheaper than Kooks.

Is there a big difference, in sound, and HP gains between the Bassani and kooks headers.

Also, about how much will it be to install which ever headers I go with?

[FluffyTheRhino]

Where have you found the Bassini LT's that'll fit your car? I've found them for the Mach, and the price difference between that and Kooks is around $80. I want to do a price comparison for your car.

[FluffyTheRhino]

Originally Posted by 01SVTCobraFreak Is there a big difference, in sound, and HP gains between the Bassani and kooks headers. Also, about how much will it be to install which ever headers I go with?

I don't think there will be much of a difference. Sound and Quality should be fairly close. I doubt you'd notice any difference in sound or performance between the two.

As for installation, that depends on where you live and what shop you take it to. One shop I went to in Alabama wouldn't even touch it. They said they refused to install headers on 99-04 Mustangs because it was too much of a pain. Some shops charge at minimum $600 to do the install. Those two reasons alone caused me to do it myself. I'd no previous experience in it, and I didn't mess it up, so it's not an impossible job.

[01SVTCobraFreak]

Originally Posted by FluffyTheRhino Where have you found the Bassini LT's that'll fit your car? I've found them for the Mach, and the price difference between that and Kooks is around $80. I want to do a price comparison for your car.

This is what im looking at
2001 Ford Mustang Bassani Exhaust Headers

[01SVTCobraFreak]

So my car has an aftermarket bassani x-pipe, is there anyway to tell if I will need a new one for the headers?

[FluffyTheRhino]

Yeah, they're about $200 cheaper than the Kooks. Damnit.

Well, like I said, you shouldn't notice any difference in sound or performance between Kooks and Bassini LTs. They're a quality product from everything I've read. You will need to get a different midpipe though.

What are you looking for? O/R? Catted? X, H?

[FluffyTheRhino]

Originally Posted by 01SVTCobraFreak So my car has an aftermarket bassani x-pipe, is there anyway to tell if I will need a new one for the headers?

You have two options... have the current midpipe cut, fitted and welded. Or get a new midpipe. I don't know exactly how that works. IMO, if I were you I'd sell the midpipe to recover costs on another midpipe.

[01SVTCobraFreak]

Originally Posted by FluffyTheRhino Yeah, they're about $200 cheaper than the Kooks. Damnit. Well, like I said, you shouldn't notice any difference in sound or performance between Kooks and Bassini LTs. They're a quality product from everything I've read. You will need to get a different midpipe though. What are you looking for? O/R? Catted? X, H?

Which would give my car the best throaty sound. Like a deep rumble, nothing really loud...

[FluffyTheRhino]

Originally Posted by 01SVTCobraFreak Which would give my car the best throaty sound. Like a deep rumble, nothing really loud...

That depends... you're going to have a nice throaty rumble either way you go. The level of rasp depends on X or H. The H will produce a much cleaner sound with less rasp. Having Cats on it will keep the noise level down some, but regardless of that, it's still going to be loud.

[01SVTCobraFreak]

Originally Posted by FluffyTheRhino That depends... you're going to have a nice throaty rumble either way you go. The level of rasp depends on X or H. The H will produce a much cleaner sound with less rasp. Having Cats on it will keep the noise level down some, but regardless of that, it's still going to be loud.

Well proabably another x then. I really like the way it sounds on my car now.
Oh and this is the place I'm going to try and get them installed.
HP Performance - Home

[MiKeYbAnKs3435]

Does anyone have a sound clip of a full bassani exhaust or atleast with just the lt's??

[tango7]

Does your mid pipe come apart, if so you may be able to make it work with the long tubes..

A buddy and I installed a set of longtubes on his 01 vert in a day. we removed the k-member and the install was not that bad. The motor has to be held up with something.. If you have a garage it is not that bad. We did his in his driveway.