Any tips or advice for installing long tubes on a 97 cobra?

BWAL · October 3rd, 2011, 01:15 PM

just bought flowtech long tube headers, BBK o/r x pipe, o2 extensions, and sct sf3/x3 tuner for my 1997 cobra.

i've never installed headers on anything before, so this is totally new to me. if anybody can give me any tips or advice that will make this go as smoothly as possible, i would greatly appreciate it

RZNCAIN · October 3rd, 2011, 01:37 PM

Have a hoist!

BWAL · October 3rd, 2011, 02:02 PM

got it, but can you be more specific?

NeverEnuff · October 3rd, 2011, 07:17 PM

Remove the K member/Suspension. Install headers.

Install K member.

Good luck with the flowtech. Tried 3 diff sets...none fit right.

AzSonicSnake · October 3rd, 2011, 07:21 PM

if you don't already have a tubular kmember, i'd do it at the same time since its gonna be off.

NeverEnuff · October 3rd, 2011, 07:38 PM

Originally Posted by AzSonicSnake

if you don't already have a tubular kmember, i'd do it at the same time since its gonna be off.

I was gonna say that...

BWAL · October 4th, 2011, 06:54 AM

Originally Posted by NeverEnuff

Remove the K member/Suspension. Install headers.

Install K member.

Good luck with the flowtech. Tried 3 diff sets...none fit right.

what brand did you end up going with?

NeverEnuff · October 4th, 2011, 07:53 PM

BBK. Kooks and ARH. You get what you pay for...

ogbatman · October 4th, 2011, 08:18 PM

Have fun changing ur clutch...LOL

bigz5000 · October 5th, 2011, 01:10 PM

for sure drop and replace the k member, and use stage 8 locking header bolts so you dont have to do it again. I would also recommend an MLS style gasket. Ford Racing sells a set for about $60. just my $.02 though

zinc-vert02 · October 5th, 2011, 01:13 PM

its easier on jack stands if you dropping the k

jsut use a jack to hond the engine up while you install the headers

but yes make you life easier and drop the k TRUST ME

also double check the make sure the matting surface ont he headers is straight before you put them on, i had a problem where it was not straight and had to remove the head and fix it ( which sucked ass)

also use the stock studs in any place you can ( some you will have to use the bolts) this way they are easier to install and its less bolts to come loose

zinc-vert02 · October 5th, 2011, 01:15 PM

here this may help you with the k member

******zincs k member install tons of pics!!*****

8URSRT · October 5th, 2011, 04:23 PM

Sell em' and buy Bassani mid-lengths. Same hassle to install but at least you don't have to unbolt them to drop the tranny.

zinc-vert02 · October 5th, 2011, 04:25 PM

wiht flow techs you dont need to loosen them to remove the tranny

NeverEnuff · October 5th, 2011, 06:36 PM

As someone mentioned...use the stock studs. Use them everytime and I have NEVER had one back off...Run a tap through the nuts to help them screw on easy...and wrench the piss out of them.

Lefty · October 6th, 2011, 12:50 AM

Lots of beer Bubba

Macunicorn · October 6th, 2011, 12:52 AM

Like others said beer and patience.

NeverEnuff · October 6th, 2011, 01:36 AM

It isn't that bad if you have a tubular K member. I can do BBKs in a 96-04 in 1 hour or so...Thats just install. Add another hour for removal of old headers.

October 3rd, 2011, 01:15 PM	#1
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,658 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	Any tips or advice for installing long tubes on a 97 cobra? just bought flowtech long tube headers, BBK o/r x pipe, o2 extensions, and sct sf3/x3 tuner for my 1997 cobra. i've never installed headers on anything before, so this is totally new to me. if anybody can give me any tips or advice that will make this go as smoothly as possible, i would greatly appreciate it

October 3rd, 2011, 01:37 PM	#2
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October 3rd, 2011, 07:17 PM	#4
NeverEnuff Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX Coupe 7.1@99mph Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	Remove the K member/Suspension. Install headers. Install K member. Good luck with the flowtech. Tried 3 diff sets...none fit right. __________________ 89 LX Coupe-Carb'd 32v-437rwhp NA, 592rwhp N20 01 Bullitt-32v swapped 96 GT-Cammed E85 www.KPERacing.com

October 3rd, 2011, 07:21 PM	#5
AzSonicSnake 2009 ROTY 2003 SVT Cobra 11.07@127 Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: North Phoenix,AZ Posts: 5,640 iTrader: 1 reviews	if you don't already have a tubular kmember, i'd do it at the same time since its gonna be off. __________________ MM Cobra Club #25 My Autolog Profile

October 4th, 2011, 07:53 PM	#8
NeverEnuff Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX Coupe 7.1@99mph Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	BBK. Kooks and ARH. You get what you pay for... __________________ 89 LX Coupe-Carb'd 32v-437rwhp NA, 592rwhp N20 01 Bullitt-32v swapped 96 GT-Cammed E85 www.KPERacing.com

October 3rd, 2011, 02:02 PM	#3
BWAL MSTRB8N & MDR8N 2021 Mustang V15 Quad Turbo with nawz Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: On The Shaft Posts: 19,658 Blog Entries: 2 iTrader: 4 reviews	got it, but can you be more specific?

October 4th, 2011, 08:18 PM	#9
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October 5th, 2011, 01:10 PM	#10
bigz5000 Regular 1998 Mustang Cobra Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Kansas Posts: 111 iTrader: 0 reviews	for sure drop and replace the k member, and use stage 8 locking header bolts so you dont have to do it again. I would also recommend an MLS style gasket. Ford Racing sells a set for about $60. just my $.02 though __________________ MMR Built Short Block, Vortech V1 Supercharger, AIS Methanol Injection, BBK LT's, X Pipe, Flowmasters, Steeda Springs, Tokico Shocks, Spec 2+ Clutch, Tri Ax shifter, 4:10's, SCT Tuner

October 5th, 2011, 01:13 PM	#11
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,963 iTrader: 1 reviews	its easier on jack stands if you dropping the k jsut use a jack to hond the engine up while you install the headers but yes make you life easier and drop the k TRUST ME also double check the make sure the matting surface ont he headers is straight before you put them on, i had a problem where it was not straight and had to remove the head and fix it ( which sucked ass) also use the stock studs in any place you can ( some you will have to use the bolts) this way they are easier to install and its less bolts to come loose __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

October 5th, 2011, 01:15 PM	#12
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,963 iTrader: 1 reviews	here this may help you with the k member ****zincs k member install tons of pics!!*** __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

October 5th, 2011, 04:23 PM	#13
8URSRT Newbie 1989 Coupe 11.49@124 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: MO Posts: 47 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sell em' and buy Bassani mid-lengths. Same hassle to install but at least you don't have to unbolt them to drop the tranny. __________________

October 5th, 2011, 04:25 PM	#14
zinc-vert02 Bringing Yellow Back 2002 mustang gt 12.2 at 117 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: WISCONSIN Posts: 9,963 iTrader: 1 reviews	wiht flow techs you dont need to loosen them to remove the tranny __________________ SOON TO BE 5.4 3V POWERD WITH A ROUSH CHARGER HELPING IT BAMA Performance Drag Team Member #4

October 5th, 2011, 06:36 PM	#15
NeverEnuff Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX Coupe 7.1@99mph Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	As someone mentioned...use the stock studs. Use them everytime and I have NEVER had one back off...Run a tap through the nuts to help them screw on easy...and wrench the piss out of them. __________________ 89 LX Coupe-Carb'd 32v-437rwhp NA, 592rwhp N20 01 Bullitt-32v swapped 96 GT-Cammed E85 www.KPERacing.com

October 6th, 2011, 12:50 AM	#16
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October 6th, 2011, 12:52 AM	#17
Macunicorn Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Huntington Beach, Ca Posts: 1,219 iTrader: 0 reviews	Like others said beer and patience. __________________ Sig by Tricep

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October 6th, 2011, 01:36 AM	#18
NeverEnuff Hardcore Enthusiast 1989 LX Coupe 7.1@99mph Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 1,685 iTrader: 0 reviews	It isn't that bad if you have a tubular K member. I can do BBKs in a 96-04 in 1 hour or so...Thats just install. Add another hour for removal of old headers. __________________ 89 LX Coupe-Carb'd 32v-437rwhp NA, 592rwhp N20 01 Bullitt-32v swapped 96 GT-Cammed E85 www.KPERacing.com

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