Mechanic only replaced one side with headers

00mustangv6 · November 7th, 2009, 02:11 PM

and the other side is stock. the passengers side was cracked bad and it was making a loud noise. i bought the bbk shorties and he only replaced that one side. it runs so much better now, is this not good to have it like this? id have to save up more money to replace the other side.

Redux · November 7th, 2009, 02:39 PM

Just replace it yourself man. Or find a friend to help you out. You have to know someone car savvy.

Smoothgrandmama · November 7th, 2009, 02:40 PM

I would think on a 6er this wouldnt be too hard. . .

BostonPerformance · November 7th, 2009, 02:42 PM

Dude it's not a big deal. You can replace the headers yourself with a little creativity. Just get that car up on some jackstands, pull the midpipe, and have at it

Safi · November 7th, 2009, 02:47 PM

v6 header change is much easier than the 4v v8....trust meh, i know

00mustangv6 · November 7th, 2009, 04:43 PM

how many hours should it take to replace drivers side? i heard its easier, the mechanic wanted $150 to do it..

04stang123456789 · November 7th, 2009, 05:00 PM

depends on how experienced you are... just make sure you dont crack any bolts... that would suck

00mustangv6 · November 7th, 2009, 05:01 PM

not experianced at all thats why i need to take it to someone

ESG-642T · November 7th, 2009, 08:40 PM

15min-25min, with warm shorties....
For you, 1-2 hours maybe.

RFM 40th V6 · November 8th, 2009, 01:18 AM

The driver side is the easy side. First time I had it done in about 40 minutes.

stephen · November 8th, 2009, 09:44 AM

I would say $150 is reasonable. Assuming the nuts are not rusted up it isn't really hard. Just remove all the nuts from the studs into the head and remove the two nuts at the bottom on each side. If all those come out easily it isn't hard. The manifold drops out from underneath. Bolt the new one up with a new gasket. I found a gear wrench was very useful for removing the nuts from the studs into the head.

November 7th, 2009, 02:11 PM	#1
00mustangv6 Regular 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 93	Mechanic only replaced one side with headers and the other side is stock. the passengers side was cracked bad and it was making a loud noise. i bought the bbk shorties and he only replaced that one side. it runs so much better now, is this not good to have it like this? id have to save up more money to replace the other side.

November 7th, 2009, 02:40 PM	#3
Smoothgrandmama Editor/Blue Cyclone 03 Cobra, 09 GT 1 Minute 23 secs @36 mph Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Willis,Texas Posts: 3,281	I would think on a 6er this wouldnt be too hard. . . __________________ 360 MM Gaming Crew

November 7th, 2009, 02:42 PM	#4
BostonPerformance Regular 99 Cherokee sport/87 5.0 not tested Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: san antonio, tx Posts: 496	Dude it's not a big deal. You can replace the headers yourself with a little creativity. Just get that car up on some jackstands, pull the midpipe, and have at it __________________ "Not the victory but the action; Not the goal but the game; In the deed the glory," -Hartley Burr Alexander TILLER IS MY BASTARD CHILD'S SON'S BOYFRIEND

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Safi MM's Resident Leghumper 2007 Mustang GT 14.6 for my rookie first run ass Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Luke AFB Arizona Posts: 2,604	v6 header change is much easier than the 4v v8....trust meh, i know __________________ Mods: AIRAID, GT500 spoiler, BMR springs, Adj Panhard Rod, Kooks Catback Exhaust....haha, wow I suck Military Crew E-4 (SrA) JAKE'S PIITB CREW MEMBER#2 LACEY'S TIOTB CREW: FOUNDER

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November 7th, 2009, 04:43 PM	#6
00mustangv6 Regular 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 93	how many hours should it take to replace drivers side? i heard its easier, the mechanic wanted $150 to do it..

November 7th, 2009, 05:00 PM	#7
04stang123456789 Regular 2004 Mustang V6 Coupe Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Everywhere Posts: 265	depends on how experienced you are... just make sure you dont crack any bolts... that would suck

November 7th, 2009, 05:01 PM	#8
00mustangv6 Regular 2000 Mustang v6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Philadelphia, PA Posts: 93	not experianced at all thats why i need to take it to someone

November 8th, 2009, 01:18 AM	#10
RFM 40th V6 Regular 2004 Ford Mustang 15.4@93.6 aka way too slow Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Crofton MD Posts: 288	The driver side is the easy side. First time I had it done in about 40 minutes. __________________ 04 3.9l V6 Ford Tech \|Performance\| CAI, BBK Shorty Headers, Pypes Catted X-Pipe, Street Pro Mufflers, 4 Bank Eliminator w/ 93+ Tune \|Handling\| FRPP B Springs 1.5" Drop, BFG G-Force Sport Tires, Slotted & Cross Drilled Rotors

November 8th, 2009, 09:44 AM	#11
stephen Enthusiast Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 846	I would say $150 is reasonable. Assuming the nuts are not rusted up it isn't really hard. Just remove all the nuts from the studs into the head and remove the two nuts at the bottom on each side. If all those come out easily it isn't hard. The manifold drops out from underneath. Bolt the new one up with a new gasket. I found a gear wrench was very useful for removing the nuts from the studs into the head.

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