help! choosing the best headers for my 302

Nopalero · May 30th, 2011, 12:59 AM

Help! Trying to choose the best headers for my mustang aka "my burro" lol..its a 302 600 cfm carb, weiand stealth intake , x pipe , mild street cam , ported valves and 4:11 diff , most of the time i am in high rpm... what u guys say oh almost forgot no emisión components not even a cat.!

Nopalero · May 30th, 2011, 01:36 AM

I forgot to mention its my grocery getter ..street car ...90 mustang 302

holset35 · May 30th, 2011, 09:14 AM

Mac ceramic long tube headers.

JoshC! · May 30th, 2011, 09:19 AM

if you get long tubes, youll need a new mid-pipe.

skeletonpsycho · May 30th, 2011, 10:16 AM

stick or auto

Nopalero · May 30th, 2011, 07:38 PM

Stick ! So if I get long tubes I have to redo the x pipe?

Nopalero · May 30th, 2011, 07:47 PM

Those MAC ceramic tubes ,what makes them better than the rest, for my application? Or is it just something u have and say for experience?

JoshC! · May 30th, 2011, 07:49 PM

mac headers are inexpensive and good quality. i have them on my car and like them.

PsyAbe · May 30th, 2011, 08:30 PM

Long tubes will let the engine breathe better thus providing more hp and that's that; no certain set for a certain application unless it's fitment. Just get one that fits your heads ie no need to worry about what cam or intake you're runnin. Only thing I have to say I guess is that if you're ditching the whole emissions mumbo jumbo then go long tubes, period. shorties are a waste of time and money unless you're abiding to CARB laws

kmedeiros88 · May 30th, 2011, 08:33 PM

I would personally go with either Kooks custom headers or Hooker super comps. They are both long tubes and yes you will need either a new x pipe or cut and weld the one you have now.

Nopalero · May 30th, 2011, 09:50 PM

Thanks for all ur info I am going to do my research between the ones u guys mentioned ...so long tubes it is.... now I have the mustang aka "burro " with the engine out so I can do the rear and oil pan seal, once I put it in, new headers are going in!

kmedeiros88 · May 30th, 2011, 09:57 PM

Don't put the engine completely in without having the headers first. It'll make it easier to route the headers. Also make sure whatever you choose works with your k member.

Nopalero · May 30th, 2011, 10:19 PM

Thanks. Guys, but first I am going to ask around an exhaust shop to see if they can cut and weld , to fit the long tubes ...cause if I have to buy the rest of the pipes this headers are going to wait.

kmedeiros88 · May 30th, 2011, 10:31 PM

Might be cheaper to buy a new midpipe depending on what the shop charges you and you'll also needs the headers in hand to know the correct measurements. A midpipe without cats is cheap enough. Maybe like $150, not sure of the top of my head.

93hatch · May 30th, 2011, 10:44 PM

yeah lets tell him to get mac when the midpipes are on backorder with no release date

JoshC! · May 30th, 2011, 10:48 PM

i see no info supporting this backorder

93hatch · May 30th, 2011, 10:50 PM

were 2 months ago

JoshC! · May 30th, 2011, 10:52 PM

thats two months man lol little bit of time has gone past. i know my car is a different year but i just recently bought LT's and a prochamber and got everything with in a week of ordering.

93hatch · May 30th, 2011, 10:56 PM

fug it then. Set we put on the roomys car fit like garbage, rubbed the steering shaft and had to beat the firewall in on the pass side

JoshC! · May 30th, 2011, 11:01 PM

i had one issue with mine. passenger side hit the starter but other than that mine fit fine.

May 30th, 2011, 12:59 AM	#1
Nopalero Newbie 1990 Mustang 5.0 LX Join Date: May 2011 Location: Compton, Ca Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	help! choosing the best headers for my 302 Help! Trying to choose the best headers for my mustang aka "my burro" lol..its a 302 600 cfm carb, weiand stealth intake , x pipe , mild street cam , ported valves and 4:11 diff , most of the time i am in high rpm... what u guys say oh almost forgot no emisión components not even a cat.!

May 30th, 2011, 09:14 AM	#3
holset35 Regular 1986 LX NOTCH Join Date: May 2010 Location: MICHIGAN Posts: 140 iTrader: 0 reviews	Mac ceramic long tube headers. __________________ 86 TRUNK 359w-SRP 8:1-GT40Ps-X303-MAC LONGTUBE'S-VICTOR JR INTAKE-850 HOLLEY-T-5-410's-150 shot

May 30th, 2011, 09:19 AM	#4
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	if you get long tubes, youll need a new mid-pipe. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

May 30th, 2011, 10:16 AM	#5
skeletonpsycho Regular 1987 mustang GT 10.92@122 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: ephrata pa Posts: 158 iTrader: 0 reviews	stick or auto __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gQ7g9ystpiU 347 all motor wawa pump gas driven everywhere

May 30th, 2011, 07:49 PM	#8
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	mac headers are inexpensive and good quality. i have them on my car and like them. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

May 30th, 2011, 01:36 AM	#2
Nopalero Newbie 1990 Mustang 5.0 LX Join Date: May 2011 Location: Compton, Ca Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	I forgot to mention its my grocery getter ..street car ...90 mustang 302

May 30th, 2011, 07:38 PM	#6
Nopalero Newbie 1990 Mustang 5.0 LX Join Date: May 2011 Location: Compton, Ca Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Stick ! So if I get long tubes I have to redo the x pipe?

May 30th, 2011, 07:47 PM	#7
Nopalero Newbie 1990 Mustang 5.0 LX Join Date: May 2011 Location: Compton, Ca Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Those MAC ceramic tubes ,what makes them better than the rest, for my application? Or is it just something u have and say for experience?

May 30th, 2011, 08:30 PM	#9
PsyAbe Regular '92 LX Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Kuwait Posts: 409 iTrader: 0 reviews	Long tubes will let the engine breathe better thus providing more hp and that's that; no certain set for a certain application unless it's fitment. Just get one that fits your heads ie no need to worry about what cam or intake you're runnin. Only thing I have to say I guess is that if you're ditching the whole emissions mumbo jumbo then go long tubes, period. shorties are a waste of time and money unless you're abiding to CARB laws

May 30th, 2011, 08:33 PM	#10
kmedeiros88 Regular 89 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	I would personally go with either Kooks custom headers or Hooker super comps. They are both long tubes and yes you will need either a new x pipe or cut and weld the one you have now.

May 30th, 2011, 09:50 PM	#11
Nopalero Newbie 1990 Mustang 5.0 LX Join Date: May 2011 Location: Compton, Ca Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks for all ur info I am going to do my research between the ones u guys mentioned ...so long tubes it is.... now I have the mustang aka "burro " with the engine out so I can do the rear and oil pan seal, once I put it in, new headers are going in!

May 30th, 2011, 09:57 PM	#12
kmedeiros88 Regular 89 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	Don't put the engine completely in without having the headers first. It'll make it easier to route the headers. Also make sure whatever you choose works with your k member.

May 30th, 2011, 10:19 PM	#13
Nopalero Newbie 1990 Mustang 5.0 LX Join Date: May 2011 Location: Compton, Ca Posts: 12 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks. Guys, but first I am going to ask around an exhaust shop to see if they can cut and weld , to fit the long tubes ...cause if I have to buy the rest of the pipes this headers are going to wait.

May 30th, 2011, 10:31 PM	#14
kmedeiros88 Regular 89 Mustang LX Hatch Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Fall River, MA Posts: 324 iTrader: 0 reviews	Might be cheaper to buy a new midpipe depending on what the shop charges you and you'll also needs the headers in hand to know the correct measurements. A midpipe without cats is cheap enough. Maybe like $150, not sure of the top of my head.

May 30th, 2011, 10:44 PM	#15
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	yeah lets tell him to get mac when the midpipes are on backorder with no release date __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

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May 30th, 2011, 10:48 PM	#16
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	i see no info supporting this backorder __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

May 30th, 2011, 10:50 PM	#17
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	were 2 months ago __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 30th, 2011, 10:52 PM	#18
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	thats two months man lol little bit of time has gone past. i know my car is a different year but i just recently bought LT's and a prochamber and got everything with in a week of ordering. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

May 30th, 2011, 10:56 PM	#19
93hatch Banned 1992 Lx 11.39@119.24 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Az Posts: 11,644 iTrader: 0 reviews	fug it then. Set we put on the roomys car fit like garbage, rubbed the steering shaft and had to beat the firewall in on the pass side __________________ [QUOTE=93mustank;2577445]We speed tested my right arm for quickness in shifts... So he could design the cam for proper shift recovery.[/QUOTE]

May 30th, 2011, 11:01 PM	#20
JoshC! I Hate Convertibles... 2000 GT Vert Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Odessa, Texas Posts: 5,511 iTrader: 0 reviews	i had one issue with mine. passenger side hit the starter but other than that mine fit fine. __________________ Im topless, are you? Topless Mustang Club Founder Black Stang Crew Member #boobs out mods/pics

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