Longtube Headers

mustangjl · December 31st, 2007, 12:45 PM

what is the best way to install longtube headers on an 03 cobra, lift the engine up or drop the k member? I am able to do either one.

zinc02GT · December 31st, 2007, 01:13 PM

from what I hear the easiest way is to drop the K memeber if possible through a hydraulic lift

Im having to pull the engine on mine, but it IS a GT. It cant be TOO much different

WAR-PARTY · December 31st, 2007, 01:53 PM

Drop the K member and lift the motor, not fun but makes th install go easy'er, and while your at it repelace the K member and lose 60lbs off the front end. Plan a whole day to do both don't rush the job and get stage 8 header bolts (Jegs) as they won't babk off.

RC02GT · December 31st, 2007, 03:05 PM

DO both, it wont be fun at all, use good gaskets and locking bolts so you dont have to touch it again, plan a weekend, not a day, trust me.

mjkids · December 31st, 2007, 03:14 PM

me and my buddy dropped the k member

KingChronic · December 31st, 2007, 03:47 PM

drop the K member, ive done about 10 sets, and i see no other way. i also use a engine cradle, and lower the engine down a good bit, makes it a little easier to get to some of the bolts.

mjkids · December 31st, 2007, 05:25 PM

Originally Posted by KingChronic

drop the K member, ive done about 10 sets, and i see no other way. i also use a engine cradle, and lower the engine down a good bit, makes it a little easier to get to some of the bolts.

thats how we did it, easy and fast. the nice thing was we put a new k member in at the same time. to birds one stone thing.

KingChronic · December 31st, 2007, 06:04 PM

Originally Posted by mjkids

thats how we did it, easy and fast. the nice thing was we put a new k member in at the same time. to birds one stone thing.

yup, tubular K member is the only way to go while its out. a UPR K member kit with the A arms, and coil overs reduce a hair over 65LBS

Nemisus · December 31st, 2007, 07:01 PM

Might I suggest a QA1 K-member... incase your not wanting a Coil-over! Works with factory style A-arms... and still takes a load off!

Cheers

Nem

December 31st, 2007, 12:45 PM	#1
mustangjl Regular 2002 mustang gt 13.5 @ 106 Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: dawsonville Posts: 266 iTrader: 2 reviews	Longtube Headers what is the best way to install longtube headers on an 03 cobra, lift the engine up or drop the k member? I am able to do either one.

December 31st, 2007, 01:13 PM	#2
zinc02GT HUGE RED HEADED DUDE W/FIVE-OH 2011 Mustang GT 12.1 @ 116 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 5,341 iTrader: 1 reviews	from what I hear the easiest way is to drop the K memeber if possible through a hydraulic lift Im having to pull the engine on mine, but it IS a GT. It cant be TOO much different __________________ Mods in garage. New mods, new track times soon.

December 31st, 2007, 01:53 PM	#3
WAR-PARTY Hardcore Enthusiast 2001 YUGO GT Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: GOAT LOCKER PENSACOLA FL Posts: 1,701 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 0 reviews	Drop the K member and lift the motor, not fun but makes th install go easy'er, and while your at it repelace the K member and lose 60lbs off the front end. Plan a whole day to do both don't rush the job and get stage 8 header bolts (Jegs) as they won't babk off. __________________ How I met my wife! Our first date...

December 31st, 2007, 03:05 PM	#4
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	DO both, it wont be fun at all, use good gaskets and locking bolts so you dont have to touch it again, plan a weekend, not a day, trust me. __________________ 06 Saleen s281: 3.4 pulley, 39lb inj. KB BAP, steeda cai, steeda belt tensioner, saleen extreme inlet tube, bassani x, magnaflow, MGW, brenspeed tune

December 31st, 2007, 03:14 PM	#5
mjkids Enthusiast Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: ct Posts: 830 iTrader: 0 reviews	me and my buddy dropped the k member __________________ 2000 ford mustang gt convertible 2004 ford lightning truck,,,,,sold 2001 ford mustang/cobra,,,,sold 2008 ford f-350 4x4 truck 1989 ford notch back 5.0 2006 custom build bobber

December 31st, 2007, 03:47 PM	#6
KingChronic Gun Whore 04 Whipple Cobra 10.61@129.96 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 2,443 iTrader: 0 reviews	drop the K member, ive done about 10 sets, and i see no other way. i also use a engine cradle, and lower the engine down a good bit, makes it a little easier to get to some of the bolts. __________________ Modded Mustangs Make-A-Wish for Bubba "BWAL09" [url]http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums/clubhouse/112652-hey-guys-mm-needs-unite-bubba.html[/url] [QUOTE=Drgnracin72;1870015]please do this country a favor and go play tag football with an oncoming car[/QUOTE]

December 31st, 2007, 07:01 PM	#9
Nemisus Newbie Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 32 iTrader: 0 reviews	Might I suggest a QA1 K-member... incase your not wanting a Coil-over! Works with factory style A-arms... and still takes a load off! Cheers Nem __________________

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