difference between long tube and shorty headers

atlckb · October 28th, 2008, 10:10 AM

can you guys help me? i have no idea what the difference is between the two. thanks. ive got a 2004 v6 btw.

white_fang · October 28th, 2008, 10:21 AM

shortys are good
long tubes just give a little more tq in low rpms

some people say you get better flow with long tubes but i don't get it but it might be true

thats all that is it between in a short concept but theirs more other people will give u their knowlegde

AtlanticBlue99 · October 28th, 2008, 11:19 AM

Originally Posted by white_fang

shortys are good
long tubes just give a little more tq in low rpms

some people say you get better flow with long tubes but i don't get it but it might be true

thats all that is it between in a short concept but theirs more other people will give u their knowlegde

you are 80% wrong. the 20% you have right is that you dont get it.

stock, the 2000 v6 mustang comes with cast iron manifolds. a short tube header will have 3 separate primaries (1 for each exhaust port) that merge into one at a collector pipe close to the engine. the primaries are short in length - hence short tube headers. these flow better over the stock manifolds, but long tube headers flow more and can support more flow overall, thus are a better option for a supercharged motor or a motor with more air flow.

i run mac long tube headers on my car. the power is mostly found by moving the powerband up higher in the rpm's and increasing it as well.

for power and sound:

manifolds < short tube headers < long tube headers

ByPopularDemand · October 28th, 2008, 05:47 PM

Basically you should only get shorty headers if you plan to go turbo so you can flip it like the 5.0 guys do. Otherwise LT's flow better and allow more flow thus making more power

WLJohnson05 · October 28th, 2008, 06:04 PM

http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ead-clips.html

AB has this one just about perfect

PrissTina · October 29th, 2008, 12:15 AM

I was told that if i was going to get a supercharger eventually that i should purchase short instead of long.... am i totally f@k'd now?

AtlanticBlue99 · October 29th, 2008, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by PrissTina

I was told that if i was going to get a supercharger eventually that i should purchase short instead of long.... am i totally f@k'd now?

you were told wrong unless your have emissions

WLJohnson05 · October 29th, 2008, 12:19 AM

Originally Posted by PrissTina

I was told that if i was going to get a supercharger eventually that i should purchase short instead of long.... am i totally f@k'd now?

thas wrong, if u were building a turbo then u could possibly use the short tube headers. in any other instance you need longtubes, even with a supercharger

PrissTina · October 29th, 2008, 12:22 AM

umm... so i would have to REPLACE my new headers when i decide to get supercharger? If so, what would happen if i didn't swap 'em with charger?

WLJohnson05 · October 29th, 2008, 12:41 AM

Originally Posted by PrissTina

umm... so i would have to REPLACE my new headers when i decide to get supercharger? If so, what would happen if i didn't swap 'em with charger?

a supercharger will have nothing to do with ur headers. turbo is what runs off the exhaust

October 28th, 2008, 10:10 AM	#1
atlckb Regular 2004 Mustang V6...slow Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Brentwood, TN Posts: 126 iTrader: 0 reviews	difference between long tube and shorty headers can you guys help me? i have no idea what the difference is between the two. thanks. ive got a 2004 v6 btw. __________________ Mac CAI, 17 black GT wheels, Flowmaster 40's True Dual Exhaust, Ford Racing Lowering Springs, Mach 1 Chin Spoiler, Mach 1 Delete Grille, Roush Rear Valance, Blackout between taillights and rear bumper insert, Fog lights

October 28th, 2008, 10:21 AM	#2
white_fang Banned 1996,mustang around 5's 0-60 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: maybee Posts: 747 iTrader: 0 reviews	shortys are good long tubes just give a little more tq in low rpms some people say you get better flow with long tubes but i don't get it but it might be true thats all that is it between in a short concept but theirs more other people will give u their knowlegde __________________ bbk cai 8.8 373 dual exuast ported heads bored 30 over forge crank aggressive cam minor shit also [SIZE="4"][COLOR="Red"]crew member #1 that loves mods and administrators[/COLOR][/SIZE]

October 28th, 2008, 05:47 PM	#4
ByPopularDemand Hardcore Enthusiast 2000 V6 Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Albuquerque Posts: 2,666 iTrader: 0 reviews	Basically you should only get shorty headers if you plan to go turbo so you can flip it like the 5.0 guys do. Otherwise LT's flow better and allow more flow thus making more power __________________ 2000 V6 vert Mac LT headers, Mac O/R H-pipe, Mac CAI, ASP 25% underdrive pulley(r.i.p), SCT tune, 8.8 rear and 4.10 gears.

October 28th, 2008, 06:04 PM	#5
WLJohnson05 MM's Database Error 2004 Mustang V6 322.8 rwhp Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: VA Posts: 13,285 iTrader: 9 reviews	http://www.moddedmustangs.com/forums...ead-clips.html AB has this one just about perfect __________________ I'm trying to get rid of this stuff, feel free to make me an offer!: SCT Mass Air Flow Sensor $200 Tial Wastegate Springs $40 (10psi and 3.6psi)

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