longtube header install question

russell16 · September 21st, 2008, 12:50 PM

I'm thinking of getting MAC longtubes, MAC shortty o/r prochamber, and borla stingers. Do i need to purchase any extra hardware for a shop to do the install? My mustang is a 2003 gt with about 73000 miles on it. I dont care about the MILs or O2 extensions because i will soon also get a SCT tuner and i should be able to turn that stuff off correct? I'm more worried about gaskets and things like that. I just want everything in the install to be smooth and how much do you think labor will be? yes i know that it might be expensive because of the longtubes.

energiesource · September 21st, 2008, 12:52 PM

well you need the o2 extentions because your stock o2 sensors wont fit in with lt's
mils youre fine though
im pretty sure if its an exhaust shop theyll have all the parts needed to do the header install.

bwoody1713 · September 21st, 2008, 01:03 PM

I'd recommend new gaskets, locking header bolts and o2 extensions. Bassani makes a great set of gaskets. The locking header bolts will help cut down on exhaust leaks and you won't be out there every other week tightening them down. And the o2 extensions aren't exactly necessary, but it beats having to cut up your o2 sensors to extend the wires yourself. At 73k miles, you might want to consider getting new o2 sensors anyways.

RC02GT · September 21st, 2008, 01:07 PM

Percys seal4good aluminum gaskets and stage 8 locking bolts, do it right the first time.

SteviGX · September 21st, 2008, 01:08 PM

Percey or ford racing gaskets and some extensions. And some flex head ratcheting wreches and alot of patience

FOR POINT SIX · September 21st, 2008, 02:54 PM

Originally Posted by russell16

I dont care about the MILs or O2 extensions because i will soon also get a SCT tuner and i should be able to turn that stuff off correct?

You will still need o2 extensions. The SCT (or any tuner) will only turn off the rear o2s. The extensions allow you to attach the front o2s in the long tube header.

September 21st, 2008, 12:50 PM	#1
russell16 Newbie 2003 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Lubbock, Texas Posts: 31 iTrader: 0 reviews	longtube header install question I'm thinking of getting MAC longtubes, MAC shortty o/r prochamber, and borla stingers. Do i need to purchase any extra hardware for a shop to do the install? My mustang is a 2003 gt with about 73000 miles on it. I dont care about the MILs or O2 extensions because i will soon also get a SCT tuner and i should be able to turn that stuff off correct? I'm more worried about gaskets and things like that. I just want everything in the install to be smooth and how much do you think labor will be? yes i know that it might be expensive because of the longtubes.

September 21st, 2008, 12:52 PM	#2
energiesource MM Fanatic Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Up der in canada eh Posts: 3,527 iTrader: 1 reviews	well you need the o2 extentions because your stock o2 sensors wont fit in with lt's mils youre fine though im pretty sure if its an exhaust shop theyll have all the parts needed to do the header install. __________________ 2000 Mustang GT, 417hp/421tq, P1SC @ 6 psi(?), Custom grind cams, Steeda Triax shifter, SLP LM2, MAC L/T and O/R H-pipe. 18x9/10 Flat Black FR500's, Mach C-pillars, bullitt side scoops/skirts.

September 21st, 2008, 01:07 PM	#4
RC02GT Hardcore Enthusiast 2006 Saleen s/c Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Baltimore, MD Posts: 1,128 iTrader: 0 reviews	Percys seal4good aluminum gaskets and stage 8 locking bolts, do it right the first time. __________________ 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

September 21st, 2008, 01:08 PM	#5
SteviGX Hardcore Enthusiast 2002 Mustang GT 13.538@101.72 before cams&slicks&gears Join Date: May 2007 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 1,544 iTrader: 2 reviews	Percey or ford racing gaskets and some extensions. And some flex head ratcheting wreches and alot of patience __________________ Mineral Gray Club Member #2 Just your average 22 year old dumbass If you didn't build your car, and your bragging about it, STFU

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September 21st, 2008, 01:03 PM	#3
bwoody1713 Regular 2000 Mustang GT Still too slow Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Campbell Hall,NY Posts: 345 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'd recommend new gaskets, locking header bolts and o2 extensions. Bassani makes a great set of gaskets. The locking header bolts will help cut down on exhaust leaks and you won't be out there every other week tightening them down. And the o2 extensions aren't exactly necessary, but it beats having to cut up your o2 sensors to extend the wires yourself. At 73k miles, you might want to consider getting new o2 sensors anyways.

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