Longtube Headers + mid pipe vs. Intake manifold

Beefnugget · 06-07-2008, 06:51 PM

Hello all. What do you guys think would make more power on an 02 GT, a new intake manifold (professional products, trickflow etc..) or long tube headers and a new mid pipe (bbk, slp etc..) My only current mods are a Magnaflow cat-back exhaust, Diablosport tuner, MGW short shifter and FRPP 4.10 gears.

Thanks

spike_africa · 06-08-2008, 06:23 AM

Long tubes hands down unless your had a blower or serious heads and cam upgrades an intake upgrade isnt worth it.

TUFF 4.6 · 06-08-2008, 09:30 AM

Long Tubes and exhaust!!!!!!

*03gtmustang* · 06-08-2008, 10:04 AM

I agree with those guys.

WaterDR · 06-08-2008, 11:27 AM

Ditto....but even with the LT's, hard to gain too much unless you have a PA. Regardless, you should pick-up about 20 hp.

Beefnugget · 06-08-2008, 12:14 PM

Awesome, thanks guys. 20hp sounds good to me! Will I have to get a tune when I put them in?

*03gtmustang* · 06-08-2008, 01:38 PM

No, you do not have to get a tune after LT's. Might need to buy some MIL's.

blownstang · 06-13-2008, 09:15 PM

You should get a tune. My car ate up gas like crazy after having the headers installed. I got 35mi to a 1/4 tank. The tune fixed all of that and I knew that it was safe to beat on it without causing any damage.

*03gtmustang* · 06-13-2008, 09:40 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by blownstang

You should get a tune. My car ate up gas like crazy after having the headers installed. I got 35mi to a 1/4 tank. The tune fixed all of that and I knew that it was safe to beat on it without causing any damage.

What else was done to it?

bassman97 · 06-14-2008, 06:29 AM

Really? After I threw on my Hookers, I was getting better mileage, especially when I threw the cats on.

06-07-2008, 06:51 PM	#1 (permalink)
Beefnugget Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	Longtube Headers + mid pipe vs. Intake manifold Hello all. What do you guys think would make more power on an 02 GT, a new intake manifold (professional products, trickflow etc..) or long tube headers and a new mid pipe (bbk, slp etc..) My only current mods are a Magnaflow cat-back exhaust, Diablosport tuner, MGW short shifter and FRPP 4.10 gears. Thanks __________________ Deutschland autos uber alles! 2002 GT - Eibach springs, Magnaflow Cat-back, MGW short shifter, Diablosport Predator, FRPP 4.10s,

06-08-2008, 06:23 AM	#2 (permalink)
spike_africa Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Orlando,Florida Posts: 7,376	Long tubes hands down unless your had a blower or serious heads and cam upgrades an intake upgrade isnt worth it. __________________ Dustin 2002 GT Mustang 5-Speed Drag Radials,Sprayed,Powershifted WOOO HOOOO!

06-08-2008, 09:30 AM	#3 (permalink)
TUFF 4.6 Senior Citizen Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Richmond Va. Posts: 652	Long Tubes and exhaust!!!!!! __________________

06-08-2008, 10:04 AM	#4 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,244	I agree with those guys. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

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WaterDR Administrator Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 6,374	Ditto....but even with the LT's, hard to gain too much unless you have a PA. Regardless, you should pick-up about 20 hp. __________________ Black 2000 GT Vert: Novi-2000 with Intercooler (375rwhp @ 9 psi); Tune by Kauffmans; Roush 380R Body kit; Steeda Subframes; Steeda Strut Tower Support; Deep Dish Bullets; FRPP 4:10's; SCT 4 Position Chip with four custom tunes; Steeda CAI; C&L Pleum; BBK 75 TB; SLP Loudmouth; SLP Catted X-Pipe; Bullitt Suspension; UPR Conrol Arms; Focus Fuel Pump My Car My Email

06-08-2008, 12:14 PM	#6 (permalink)
Beefnugget Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 7	Awesome, thanks guys. 20hp sounds good to me! Will I have to get a tune when I put them in? __________________ Deutschland autos uber alles! 2002 GT - Eibach springs, Magnaflow Cat-back, MGW short shifter, Diablosport Predator, FRPP 4.10s,

06-08-2008, 01:38 PM	#7 (permalink)
03gtmustang Super Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Northern Va Posts: 3,244	No, you do not have to get a tune after LT's. Might need to buy some MIL's. __________________ D&D Auto Detailing -Dan

06-13-2008, 09:15 PM	#8 (permalink)
blownstang Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 417	You should get a tune. My car ate up gas like crazy after having the headers installed. I got 35mi to a 1/4 tank. The tune fixed all of that and I knew that it was safe to beat on it without causing any damage. __________________ 2003 DSG Mustang GT 5spd Full Bolt On's, Full Suspension, Built Rear 271/303

06-14-2008, 06:29 AM	#10 (permalink)
bassman97 blank Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: North Jersey Posts: 1,485	Really? After I threw on my Hookers, I was getting better mileage, especially when I threw the cats on.

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