Longtube headers or shorty headers for 95 Mustang?

MustangV6Man? · November 21st, 2011, 10:54 PM

V6 here, wanna add something to the divorced duals already on it (divorced duals plus two flowmaster 40s). Which would be the best option since I already have the mufflers and pipes installed? Cheapest? I'm thinking shorty I just wanna bump the sound even louder, don't care so much about HP gain eve though I'm sure there would be a small bump in that too.

http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-eq...ers-94-95.html Would these work on a V6 95?

Also, whats the total cost presumably? Hours of labor?

Reaper_88 · November 21st, 2011, 11:02 PM

Long tubes or nothing. Shortys won't do anything for you except lighten your wallet. Long tubes will make a huge difference in sound as well as give u a performance gain.

6ER THEN I 8ER! · November 21st, 2011, 11:04 PM

companies still make shorty headers...i figured after nobody bought them for so long they'd get the message..

Reaper_88 · November 21st, 2011, 11:06 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER!

companies still make shorty headers...i figured after nobody bought them for so long they'd get the message..

Some people still buy them thinking they are gona get a huge boost to performance or something idk...and as long as misinformed people keep buying them companies will continue selling them.

Skargon · November 21st, 2011, 11:09 PM

Maybe some people keep buying them for Clearance issues when Lowering Show cars or something around those lines?

I dunno, I just sit here with Cheez-It's and watch you all talk about stuff I usually dont know. :B

Reaper_88 · November 21st, 2011, 11:10 PM

Originally Posted by Skargon

Maybe some people keep buying them for Clearance issues when Lowering Show cars or something around those lines?

I dunno, I just sit here with Cheez-It's and watch you all talk about stuff I usually dont know. :B

Watching and listening is the best way to learn

Skargon · November 21st, 2011, 11:11 PM

Exactally.

So you guys all keep talking, I will keep Snacking.

Green_6er · November 21st, 2011, 11:13 PM

doesn't our cars have factory shorty headers?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · November 21st, 2011, 11:14 PM

Originally Posted by Skargon

Maybe some people keep buying them for Clearance issues when Lowering Show cars or something around those lines?

I dunno, I just sit here with Cheez-It's and watch you all talk about stuff I usually dont know. :B

we've put LTs on slammed stangs before..yeah they scrapped the ground but that's half the fun

Skargon · November 21st, 2011, 11:15 PM

Well, Maybe some people dont like scraping?

I wouldnt mind cutting my springs and scraping stuff.. But the roads here are terrible. So I will keep my 4x4..

my original plan was Spacers in rear and cut front spring .75" - 1"

But Now I think that would just look bad.

Reaper_88 · November 21st, 2011, 11:17 PM

Originally Posted by Green_6er

doesn't our cars have factory shorty headers?

Sorta, we actualy have exhaust manifolds. Similar to shorties

MustangV6Man? · November 21st, 2011, 11:17 PM

I hear longtubes are a pain in the ass and take a long time to do...is this true? And what set do you recommend for my 95 V6?

Reaper_88 · November 21st, 2011, 11:19 PM

Originally Posted by MustangV6Man?

I hear longtubes are a pain in the ass and take a long time to do...is this true? And what set do you recommend for my 95 V6?

They can be but they are worth it (headers in general, shorties or long tubes, are a pita)

Green_6er · November 21st, 2011, 11:20 PM

Originally Posted by MustangV6Man?

I hear longtubes are a pain in the ass and take a long time to do...is this true? And what set do you recommend for my 95 V6?

you have 3 choices, MAC, pacesetter, or custom headers.

Skargon · November 21st, 2011, 11:21 PM

Personally I raise my hand to MAC because of all the good i've heard about them..

Pricey? Maybe.

Worth it? I Reckon so. But is ANY mod really.. WORTH it?

6ER THEN I 8ER! · November 21st, 2011, 11:21 PM

out of those three...mac are set to go from the box....pacesetter require you to have the flanges welded on...and the custom headers...gotta find a shop to do it.

so i like mac....then again i love mac products

Reaper_88 · November 21st, 2011, 11:27 PM

Originally Posted by 6ER THEN I 8ER!

out of those three...mac are set to go from the box....pacesetter require you to have the flanges welded on...and the custom headers...gotta find a shop to do it.

so i like mac....then again i love mac products

Agreed, MAC products are top notch. Hell if MACs long tubes were legal here on Cali I'd already have them

GreenMustang00 · November 22nd, 2011, 12:54 AM

Find me a 3.8 singleport show car with shorties lol.

MustangV6Man? · November 22nd, 2011, 01:16 AM

So how long would it take for a decently experienced mechanic to install them (MAC longtubes)? Cost?

GreenMustang00 · November 22nd, 2011, 01:39 AM

Originally Posted by MustangV6Man?

So how long would it take for a decently experienced mechanic to install them (MAC longtubes)? Cost?

Pacesetters took me 2 hours

. I would assume aboyt the same

November 21st, 2011, 10:54 PM	#1
MustangV6Man? Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 664 iTrader: 1 reviews	Longtube headers or shorty headers for 95 Mustang? V6 here, wanna add something to the divorced duals already on it (divorced duals plus two flowmaster 40s). Which would be the best option since I already have the mufflers and pipes installed? Cheapest? I'm thinking shorty I just wanna bump the sound even louder, don't care so much about HP gain eve though I'm sure there would be a small bump in that too. http://www.americanmuscle.com/bbk-eq...ers-94-95.html Would these work on a V6 95? Also, whats the total cost presumably? Hours of labor?

November 21st, 2011, 11:09 PM	#5
Skargon Skar Gone 1998 Mustang V6 17.27@76.66 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 1,646 iTrader: 0 reviews	Maybe some people keep buying them for Clearance issues when Lowering Show cars or something around those lines? I dunno, I just sit here with Cheez-It's and watch you all talk about stuff I usually dont know. :B __________________ 1998 5 Speed, CAI, Exhaust, Rear Seat Delete.

November 21st, 2011, 11:11 PM	#7
Skargon Skar Gone 1998 Mustang V6 17.27@76.66 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 1,646 iTrader: 0 reviews	Exactally. So you guys all keep talking, I will keep Snacking. __________________ 1998 5 Speed, CAI, Exhaust, Rear Seat Delete.

November 21st, 2011, 11:15 PM	#10
Skargon Skar Gone 1998 Mustang V6 17.27@76.66 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 1,646 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well, Maybe some people dont like scraping? I wouldnt mind cutting my springs and scraping stuff.. But the roads here are terrible. So I will keep my 4x4.. my original plan was Spacers in rear and cut front spring .75" - 1" But Now I think that would just look bad. __________________ 1998 5 Speed, CAI, Exhaust, Rear Seat Delete.

November 21st, 2011, 11:21 PM	#15
Skargon Skar Gone 1998 Mustang V6 17.27@76.66 Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dayton Ohio Posts: 1,646 iTrader: 0 reviews	Personally I raise my hand to MAC because of all the good i've heard about them.. Pricey? Maybe. Worth it? I Reckon so. But is ANY mod really.. WORTH it? __________________ 1998 5 Speed, CAI, Exhaust, Rear Seat Delete.

November 21st, 2011, 11:02 PM	#2
Reaper_88 [{4114 K-73}] 2000 Mustang V6 Manual Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 927 iTrader: 1 reviews	Long tubes or nothing. Shortys won't do anything for you except lighten your wallet. Long tubes will make a huge difference in sound as well as give u a performance gain.

November 21st, 2011, 11:04 PM	#3
6ER THEN I 8ER! Banned Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Portland, TN Posts: 17,515 iTrader: 3 reviews	companies still make shorty headers...i figured after nobody bought them for so long they'd get the message..

November 21st, 2011, 11:17 PM	#12
MustangV6Man? Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 664 iTrader: 1 reviews	I hear longtubes are a pain in the ass and take a long time to do...is this true? And what set do you recommend for my 95 V6?

November 22nd, 2011, 12:54 AM	#18
GreenMustang00 1 Wheel Peel 2000 Mustang 393w 2001 Mustang GT Vert Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 3,583 iTrader: 4 reviews	Find me a 3.8 singleport show car with shorties lol. __________________ 2000 393w Swapped Vert 2001 GT Vert 2002 Six Banger

November 22nd, 2011, 01:16 AM	#19
MustangV6Man? Enthusiast Join Date: May 2010 Location: USA Posts: 664 iTrader: 1 reviews	So how long would it take for a decently experienced mechanic to install them (MAC longtubes)? Cost?

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