how hard are headers to install

joohnn98 · March 11th, 2009, 02:10 AM

considering doing it. how big is the difference in sound? i'm looking to make my exhaust better/louder sounding. also, what would make a bigger difference in your guys opinions, mid pipe (considering i need one with cats for smog) or headers?

mylilboostedpony · March 11th, 2009, 02:12 AM

headers arnt hard at all.
for the midpipe get a prochamber
and for sound, youtube lol

330CubeGt · March 11th, 2009, 02:13 AM

Originally Posted by mylilboostedpony

headers arnt hard at all.
for the midpipe get a prochamber
and for sound, youtube lol

Oviously you mean Shorties Because i have heard Otherwise about longtunes.

4.6LMadness · March 11th, 2009, 02:16 AM

i was about to say lol, hardest thing to do is probably put headers on unless you drop the motor and or raise out a little bit.

joohnn98 · March 11th, 2009, 02:18 AM

yeah i'm talkin about shorty headers. would that really affect my cars sound that much?

4.6LMadness · March 11th, 2009, 02:21 AM

not really imo, there not worth the price you pay for maybe 4-5 hp and it "might" sound different. The stock headers in most cases are just as good as aftermarket if not better but thats just my 2 cents

joohnn98 · March 11th, 2009, 02:27 AM

that's real man thanks for your input. i'm thinking i'm going to stick with the pi cams and intake swap then

4.6LMadness · March 11th, 2009, 02:31 AM

you'll enjoy that a hell of a lot more than aftermarket headers, long tubes are the only real header upgrade for are cars but 9 out of 10 you probably wont pass an emissions test with them.

mylilboostedpony · March 11th, 2009, 07:11 AM

lol i guess right! YEA!

BAzombie · March 11th, 2009, 08:30 AM

For a quick read ... Wish me luck ... ... not too much info there but I'm only half way thru.

Here's what I'm doing ...

I need some help guys...

Post #5 ... sorry photo bucket has maintenance going on, I can't link the pics direct.

M L Struck · March 11th, 2009, 11:14 AM

shorties were a pain in the ass on my motor on the engine stand if that gives you an idea

hbk_136 · March 12th, 2009, 11:21 AM

not too hard, but definitely time consuming and requires some patience.

myillwillinc · March 14th, 2009, 01:06 AM

don't do a header swap unless your going with long tubes. it can be very easy if you take your time to do it. all you have to do is un bolt the k-member and lower the whole shabang down a couple inches and every bolt is within reach. i can do long tubes in a couple hours this way....

jlaw98gt · March 14th, 2009, 09:23 AM

longtubes are not fun to say the least...

myillwillinc · March 14th, 2009, 10:57 AM

Originally Posted by jlaw98gt

longtubes are not fun to say the least...

after you have done headers on a 5.4 in your car, 4.6 headers are a breeze..

97S281 · March 14th, 2009, 11:50 AM

It all depends on your skill level. If you don't have alot of experience working on cars, it'll be a bitch. If you can do most of the normal maintenance you experience over the life of a car yourself, then it'll be a snap.

The hardest part for me was getting the top bolt back into the starter. But I have sausage fingers!!!

myillwillinc · March 14th, 2009, 02:18 PM

Originally Posted by 97S281

It all depends on your skill level. If you don't have alot of experience working on cars, it'll be a bitch. If you can do most of the normal maintenance you experience over the life of a car yourself, then it'll be a snap.

The hardest part for me was getting the top bolt back into the starter. But I have sausage fingers!!!

true brother....

jlaw98gt · March 15th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Originally Posted by myillwillinc

after you have done headers on a 5.4 in your car, 4.6 headers are a breeze..

lol i bet!

March 11th, 2009, 02:10 AM	#1
joohnn98 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 38	how hard are headers to install considering doing it. how big is the difference in sound? i'm looking to make my exhaust better/louder sounding. also, what would make a bigger difference in your guys opinions, mid pipe (considering i need one with cats for smog) or headers? __________________ "I'm shroomin' hella hard right now Mr. Roberts"

March 11th, 2009, 02:12 AM	#2
mylilboostedpony Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 787	headers arnt hard at all. for the midpipe get a prochamber and for sound, youtube lol __________________ Отряд милиции особого назначения White Mustang Crew Co-Founder

March 11th, 2009, 02:27 AM	#7
joohnn98 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 38	that's real man thanks for your input. i'm thinking i'm going to stick with the pi cams and intake swap then __________________ "I'm shroomin' hella hard right now Mr. Roberts"

March 11th, 2009, 07:11 AM	#9
mylilboostedpony Enthusiast 2001 Mustang GT Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 787	lol i guess right! YEA! __________________ Отряд милиции особого назначения White Mustang Crew Co-Founder

March 11th, 2009, 08:30 AM	#10
BAzombie Regular 1996 GT Convertible Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Queensbury, NY Posts: 275	For a quick read ... Wish me luck ... ... not too much info there but I'm only half way thru. Here's what I'm doing ... I need some help guys... Post #5 ... sorry photo bucket has maintenance going on, I can't link the pics direct. __________________ Mods: Katzkin Leather, Pacesetter LT's & X pipe, Pypes hi-flo cats, Flowmaster cat back, Mamba M2's Awaiting install:Ford Racing 3.73 gears,Ram HDX clutch Awaiting shipment:MMR stage II heads w/PI cams,PI intake,Sct X3 tuner Awaiting SPRING

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March 11th, 2009, 02:16 AM	#4
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845	i was about to say lol, hardest thing to do is probably put headers on unless you drop the motor and or raise out a little bit.

March 11th, 2009, 02:18 AM	#5
joohnn98 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 38	yeah i'm talkin about shorty headers. would that really affect my cars sound that much? __________________ "I'm shroomin' hella hard right now Mr. Roberts"

March 11th, 2009, 02:21 AM	#6
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845	not really imo, there not worth the price you pay for maybe 4-5 hp and it "might" sound different. The stock headers in most cases are just as good as aftermarket if not better but thats just my 2 cents

March 11th, 2009, 02:31 AM	#8
4.6LMadness Enthusiast 1998 GT Mustang N/A Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Portsmouth, Ohio Posts: 845	you'll enjoy that a hell of a lot more than aftermarket headers, long tubes are the only real header upgrade for are cars but 9 out of 10 you probably wont pass an emissions test with them.

March 11th, 2009, 11:14 AM	#11
M L Struck Hardcore Enthusiast 85 GT/86 SVO/2010 GT500 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Rossville IN Posts: 1,153	shorties were a pain in the ass on my motor on the engine stand if that gives you an idea

March 12th, 2009, 11:21 AM	#12
hbk_136 Regular Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 148	not too hard, but definitely time consuming and requires some patience.

March 14th, 2009, 01:06 AM	#13
myillwillinc Newbie 1997 mustang gt Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: bham Posts: 5	don't do a header swap unless your going with long tubes. it can be very easy if you take your time to do it. all you have to do is un bolt the k-member and lower the whole shabang down a couple inches and every bolt is within reach. i can do long tubes in a couple hours this way....

March 14th, 2009, 09:23 AM	#14
jlaw98gt MM's Surfer dude Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Cedar Grove NJ Posts: 2,787	longtubes are not fun to say the least... __________________ 98 gt - parked 07 Trailblazer ss DD

March 14th, 2009, 11:50 AM	#16
97S281 Hardcore Enthusiast 1997 Saleen S281 Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ZEBULON N.C. Posts: 2,079	It all depends on your skill level. If you don't have alot of experience working on cars, it'll be a bitch. If you can do most of the normal maintenance you experience over the life of a car yourself, then it'll be a snap. The hardest part for me was getting the top bolt back into the starter. But I have sausage fingers!!! __________________ NCMM #25

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