Cant wait!

stock 6 · July 15th, 2011, 06:16 PM

Hey everyone! I just ordered my ceramic longtubes!!im so stoked to get them on! , i just have a cuple of questions 1. What exactly do i need to install?2. Can i do this myself?(Im good with a wrench i just dont want to bite off more than i can chew lol , and 3. How much better are these than shorties? Thanks again for any input!!

mcqueen · July 15th, 2011, 06:22 PM

1. Basic hand tools should do the trick. Did the headers you ordered come with new gaskets and hardware?

2. Possibly. Just understand that they're not going to match up to your existing exhaust system so unless you have a short midpipe ready to go, you'll be running open headers until you get a mid pipe and install it or have a shop re-fabricate your existing system to match up to the headers.

3. You should get some small gains over shorties and they'll sound MUCH better.

Also,

qwiksilvermustang · July 15th, 2011, 06:24 PM

Too easy... helps to pull the brake master cylinder to allow a little more room... first things first.... REMOVE YOUR OIL DIPSTICK OR YOU WILL BEND THE CRAP OUT OF IT.. REMOVE THE BOLT ON THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK AND JUST PULL STRAIGHT UP...

Baker02125 · July 15th, 2011, 06:26 PM

like mcqueen stated you will need a new midpipe for these to fit your exhaust, and they aren't too too bad to put in, one side was much harder than the other but that was something like 3 years ago im not sure what side it was but again not horrible. And they sound amazing nice choice.

mcqueen · July 15th, 2011, 06:27 PM

Originally Posted by qwiksilvermustang

Too easy... helps to pull the brake master cylinder to allow a little more room... first things first.... REMOVE YOUR OIL DIPSTICK OR YOU WILL BEND THE CRAP OUT OF IT.. REMOVE THE BOLT ON THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK AND JUST PULL STRAIGHT UP...

I think there's a bolt on the head as well (there was on mine)

mcqueen · July 15th, 2011, 06:29 PM

Originally Posted by Baker02125

like mcqueen stated you will need a new midpipe for these to fit your exhaust, and they aren't too too bad to put in, one side was much harder than the other but that was something like 3 years ago im not sure what side it was but again not horrible. And they sound amazing nice choice.

Probably the passenger side. I think there's less room to work over there plus the EGR tube is on that side.

1slowv6 · July 15th, 2011, 06:33 PM

i just got mine in the mail today no-egr gonna put them on tomorrow, im using a lift so it wont be too hard and ill take pictures for ya

stock 6 · July 15th, 2011, 06:34 PM

Thanks guys!! This is all great info!!, can i do it with just kack stands??, i heard som crap that i had to lift the engine a lil or they wouldnt fitt?and yess brand new with gaskets and bolts

) , my old settup is gone im starting from scratch haha prolly should up date my mods list lol, can i really drive with open headers?:O

stock 6 · July 15th, 2011, 06:36 PM

Thanks bro id love pics!!, i should get mine oin friday!!

, geez wish i had a lift lol is it necessary tho??or jus makes for a smoother install?

mcqueen · July 15th, 2011, 08:05 PM

I don't see any reason to lift the engine but I have heard they're tricky to get into place. You'll be fine to run with open headers but don't be surprised if you get pulled over because you're going to be loud lol. And no, you don't need a lift but I can see it making the install easier if you had a midpipe and all to go with the LTs. But for just the headers, you can easily get away with just using jack stands.

stock 6 · July 15th, 2011, 08:33 PM

Sweeeeet thanks Mcqueen!, cant wait to get them on ill put up pics soon as i get them!

,and i had someone say to put a wooden block on the harmonic balancer and jack the engine up a lil lmao so glad i didnt even consider that

mcqueen · July 15th, 2011, 08:41 PM

Since the engine is bolted to the k-member, I imagine you could achieve the same results by simply sticking the jack under the k-member and raising it up a bit if you need to. I personally would rather have the jack under the k-member than putting the weight of the engine and suspension on the harmonic balancer

stock 6 · July 15th, 2011, 08:48 PM

Hmmm the k member eh? Never thought about that but it sounds like a way better idea if i even needed to have to do some lifting lol

SlowSix · July 15th, 2011, 10:07 PM

I did it on jackstands, took maybe 4 hours?
Didn't have to jack up the engine at all, although did have to disconect the driver's side steering shaft to manuever the header up in there.

stock 6 · July 16th, 2011, 10:03 AM

Is that a hard thing to do ??lol

SON1C · July 16th, 2011, 10:17 AM

Originally Posted by 1slowv6

i just got mine in the mail today no-egr gonna put them on tomorrow, im using a lift so it wont be too hard and ill take pictures for ya

he prolly means a car lift

stock 6 · July 16th, 2011, 10:33 AM

It would be sweet to have one lol but all i got are jack stands and a 7 ton jack haha

SON1C · July 16th, 2011, 10:48 AM

lol yeah ofc, but yeah that works

SlowSix · July 16th, 2011, 11:28 AM

Originally Posted by stock 6

Is that a hard thing to do ??lol

not at all

stock 6 · July 16th, 2011, 11:50 AM

Thanks silversixer!, damn i just remembered i have to replace my fron O2 sensors haha any specific tools needed for the steering shaft?

July 15th, 2011, 06:16 PM	#1
stock 6 Regular 01 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	Cant wait! Hey everyone! I just ordered my ceramic longtubes!!im so stoked to get them on! , i just have a cuple of questions 1. What exactly do i need to install?2. Can i do this myself?(Im good with a wrench i just dont want to bite off more than i can chew lol , and 3. How much better are these than shorties? Thanks again for any input!! __________________ Pypes off Road X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back, American Muscle CAI, Optima Yellow Top

July 15th, 2011, 06:24 PM	#3
qwiksilvermustang Enthusiast 1999 Mustang Pony Not even currently moving Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ft. Bragg Posts: 631 iTrader: 2 reviews	Too easy... helps to pull the brake master cylinder to allow a little more room... first things first.... REMOVE YOUR OIL DIPSTICK OR YOU WILL BEND THE CRAP OUT OF IT.. REMOVE THE BOLT ON THE SIDE OF THE BLOCK AND JUST PULL STRAIGHT UP... __________________ lt's,o/r h, flow 40's, egr delete,windstar w/65mm tb,UDP, sniper tuned Need to install: 4.2 crank,.030 silvo's,268hr112 cam,RR's,comp 915's

July 15th, 2011, 06:26 PM	#4
Baker02125 Enthusiast 2000 Mustang Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: New Hampshire Posts: 506 iTrader: 1 reviews	like mcqueen stated you will need a new midpipe for these to fit your exhaust, and they aren't too too bad to put in, one side was much harder than the other but that was something like 3 years ago im not sure what side it was but again not horrible. And they sound amazing nice choice. __________________ Mac LTs, O/R H pipe all 2.5 inch piping, Flow 40s, 3 inch tips. Steeda short throw shifter, AM CAI, 3.73 gears, ford racing trac lock. 3 piece mach 1 grille delete, mach 1 chin

July 15th, 2011, 06:33 PM	#7
1slowv6 Enthusiast 2000 v6 mustang Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: St. petersburg FL Posts: 738 iTrader: 1 reviews	i just got mine in the mail today no-egr gonna put them on tomorrow, im using a lift so it wont be too hard and ill take pictures for ya __________________ If Nissan motorsports is Nismo..Wouldn't Honda motorsports be Homo?

July 15th, 2011, 06:34 PM	#8
stock 6 Regular 01 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks guys!! This is all great info!!, can i do it with just kack stands??, i heard som crap that i had to lift the engine a lil or they wouldnt fitt?and yess brand new with gaskets and bolts ) , my old settup is gone im starting from scratch haha prolly should up date my mods list lol, can i really drive with open headers?:O __________________ Pypes off Road X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back, American Muscle CAI, Optima Yellow Top

July 15th, 2011, 06:36 PM	#9
stock 6 Regular 01 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks bro id love pics!!, i should get mine oin friday!!, geez wish i had a lift lol is it necessary tho??or jus makes for a smoother install? __________________ Pypes off Road X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back, American Muscle CAI, Optima Yellow Top

July 15th, 2011, 08:33 PM	#11
stock 6 Regular 01 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	Sweeeeet thanks Mcqueen!, cant wait to get them on ill put up pics soon as i get them!,and i had someone say to put a wooden block on the harmonic balancer and jack the engine up a lil lmao so glad i didnt even consider that __________________ Pypes off Road X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back, American Muscle CAI, Optima Yellow Top

July 15th, 2011, 08:48 PM	#13
stock 6 Regular 01 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	Hmmm the k member eh? Never thought about that but it sounds like a way better idea if i even needed to have to do some lifting lol __________________ Pypes off Road X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back, American Muscle CAI, Optima Yellow Top

July 15th, 2011, 10:07 PM	#14
SlowSix Formerly 01silversixer 2001 V6 15.47@89.57 Join Date: May 2010 Location: Pittsburgh, PA Posts: 3,471 iTrader: 1 reviews	I did it on jackstands, took maybe 4 hours? Didn't have to jack up the engine at all, although did have to disconect the driver's side steering shaft to manuever the header up in there. __________________ Build Thread

July 16th, 2011, 10:03 AM	#15
stock 6 Regular 01 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	Is that a hard thing to do ??lol __________________ Pypes off Road X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back, American Muscle CAI, Optima Yellow Top

July 16th, 2011, 10:33 AM	#17
stock 6 Regular 01 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	It would be sweet to have one lol but all i got are jack stands and a 7 ton jack haha __________________ Pypes off Road X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back, American Muscle CAI, Optima Yellow Top

July 16th, 2011, 10:48 AM	#18
SON1C Run ur car, not ur mouth. 2003 Sonic Blue 4.6L Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 4,058 Blog Entries: 1 iTrader: 3 reviews	lol yeah ofc, but yeah that works __________________ 238rwhp/263rwtq Drew's Build Thread

July 16th, 2011, 11:50 AM	#20
stock 6 Regular 01 Mustang GT Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 134 iTrader: 0 reviews	Thanks silversixer!, damn i just remembered i have to replace my fron O2 sensors haha any specific tools needed for the steering shaft? __________________ Pypes off Road X, Flowmaster American Thunder Cat Back, American Muscle CAI, Optima Yellow Top

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