aftermarket headers

1990CA50 · January 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM

lookin 2 upgrade my headers. thinkin of gion with bbk full length headers and 3" piping. any other ideas or suggestions out there?> thanx

rodenberg · January 3rd, 2007, 04:32 PM

I have the bbk full length's and i have nothing bad to say about them at all

1990CA50 · January 3rd, 2007, 04:41 PM

what kinda set up to u have after the headers?

NYHigH · January 3rd, 2007, 04:54 PM

rodenburg, or anyone, have you had any problems installing them? Did you have to fabricate anything to make them fit, or did you have to pull the engine to install them?

1slo5.0 · January 3rd, 2007, 07:21 PM

I've used many sets of BBK headers and H-pipes in the past and have had nothing but good luck with them.

83 5.0 · January 3rd, 2007, 08:01 PM

I have the MAC long tubes, Mac H pipe (no cats) and MAC7995 exhaust/tailpipes on my 83 convertible.

Doubt the headers would go on easy without the engine being out and bolting them on first. Have abit of a steering coupler interference (fixed by bending metal support on steering coupler) and some contact to the frame on the passenger side. Had to wrap clutch cable with heat wrap as the bracket used to keep it off the headers wasn't sufficient, was going to burn through the cover eventually. But they sound great.

Tailpipes could have a bit more clearance around the axle/frame area as I need to adjust them away from the upper control arms every so often.

My 2 cents worth

mr triple six · January 3rd, 2007, 09:24 PM

I love BBK aftermarket parts for my 5.0

rodenberg · January 3rd, 2007, 09:35 PM

I had no problems with the install. I did however spend several hours cutting the weld in the inlet tubes. more less porting the headers. the weld is hard as hell and is probably not worth doing but I was after every last horse

1990CA50 · January 3rd, 2007, 11:42 PM

shortys or long tubes for easier installation and performance?? thanx 4 all the feedback.

NYHigH · January 4th, 2007, 12:12 AM

i have flow tech equal length shorties on mine and they were such a bitch to tighten the bolts because the tubes were in the way.....i'm thinking of going bbk long tubes myself. I'll never buy equal length shorties again. I don't know if it was just the brand, or they're all like that though.

Tony_90fox · January 4th, 2007, 09:45 AM

LONGTUBES!!!!!!!!!! there are a few threads on here explaining as much. go for the LTs man.

1990CA50 · January 4th, 2007, 07:11 PM

any quick advice for installing them without removing the motor??

rodenberg · January 4th, 2007, 07:24 PM

from the bottom up

Tony_90fox · January 4th, 2007, 08:07 PM

unbolt the motor mounts and jack up the motor. I believe that is how some people do it.

1990CA50 · January 4th, 2007, 08:37 PM

thanx.

January 3rd, 2007, 04:28 PM	#1
1990CA50 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	aftermarket headers lookin 2 upgrade my headers. thinkin of gion with bbk full length headers and 3" piping. any other ideas or suggestions out there?> thanx __________________ get sydewayz

January 3rd, 2007, 04:32 PM	#2
rodenberg Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missouri Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the bbk full length's and i have nothing bad to say about them at all __________________ bracket racing sucks

January 3rd, 2007, 04:41 PM	#3
1990CA50 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	what kinda set up to u have after the headers? __________________ get sydewayz

January 3rd, 2007, 07:21 PM	#5
1slo5.0 MM Ninjas! 1990 Mustang LX 9.36@143 mph Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: North Fond du Lac, Wisconsin Posts: 11,375 iTrader: 1 reviews	I've used many sets of BBK headers and H-pipes in the past and have had nothing but good luck with them. __________________ My daily driver has 16 cylinders and 4400hp @ 1000 rpm.... ***1988 Mustang GT - Stock....almost

January 3rd, 2007, 09:35 PM	#8
rodenberg Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missouri Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	I had no problems with the install. I did however spend several hours cutting the weld in the inlet tubes. more less porting the headers. the weld is hard as hell and is probably not worth doing but I was after every last horse __________________ bracket racing sucks

January 3rd, 2007, 04:54 PM	#4
NYHigH Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 170 iTrader: 0 reviews	rodenburg, or anyone, have you had any problems installing them? Did you have to fabricate anything to make them fit, or did you have to pull the engine to install them?

January 3rd, 2007, 08:01 PM	#6
83 5.0 Regular Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Toronto Ont. Canada Posts: 278 iTrader: 0 reviews	I have the MAC long tubes, Mac H pipe (no cats) and MAC7995 exhaust/tailpipes on my 83 convertible. Doubt the headers would go on easy without the engine being out and bolting them on first. Have abit of a steering coupler interference (fixed by bending metal support on steering coupler) and some contact to the frame on the passenger side. Had to wrap clutch cable with heat wrap as the bracket used to keep it off the headers wasn't sufficient, was going to burn through the cover eventually. But they sound great. Tailpipes could have a bit more clearance around the axle/frame area as I need to adjust them away from the upper control arms every so often. My 2 cents worth

January 3rd, 2007, 09:24 PM	#7
mr triple six Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: maryland Posts: 5 iTrader: 0 reviews	I love BBK aftermarket parts for my 5.0

January 3rd, 2007, 11:42 PM	#9
1990CA50 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	shortys or long tubes for easier installation and performance?? thanx 4 all the feedback. __________________ get sydewayz

January 4th, 2007, 12:12 AM	#10
NYHigH Regular Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 170 iTrader: 0 reviews	i have flow tech equal length shorties on mine and they were such a bitch to tighten the bolts because the tubes were in the way.....i'm thinking of going bbk long tubes myself. I'll never buy equal length shorties again. I don't know if it was just the brand, or they're all like that though.

January 4th, 2007, 09:45 AM	#11
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	LONGTUBES!!!!!!!!!! there are a few threads on here explaining as much. go for the LTs man. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

January 4th, 2007, 07:11 PM	#12
1990CA50 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	any quick advice for installing them without removing the motor?? __________________ get sydewayz

January 4th, 2007, 07:24 PM	#13
rodenberg Newbie Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: missouri Posts: 42 iTrader: 0 reviews	from the bottom up __________________ bracket racing sucks

January 4th, 2007, 08:07 PM	#14
Tony_90fox Banned Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Bowling Green, KY Posts: 3,803 iTrader: 0 reviews	unbolt the motor mounts and jack up the motor. I believe that is how some people do it. __________________ [SIGPIC][/SIGPIC] [B][U]MM Sapper Squad[/U][/B] [QUOTE=Regency 2007;1676187]MSO's stupidity has never stopped amazing me since the day he joined this forum.[/QUOTE]

January 4th, 2007, 08:37 PM	#15
1990CA50 Newbie Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 43 iTrader: 0 reviews	thanx. __________________ get sydewayz

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