headers ??

Redrum · 02-13-2008, 04:49 PM

ok i need to change my headers because the oem on the car are bad i went to the muffler people they said one of the header in the driver side is licking sound and i will cost me around 100 to 150 to fix it so i was thinking to buy new one's.i dont know anything about headers so i need help i have a convertible.All info is in bottom.

officer4c13 · 02-13-2008, 04:57 PM

it all depends on what you wana spend and what you want out of them. so what do you want, more power, sound, looks, are you planing on uprading to a new egsost?

Redrum · 02-13-2008, 05:49 PM

well more power i have a exhaust with flowmaster

officer4c13 · 02-13-2008, 05:55 PM

go to summit.com or jegs.com and look at what will fit your car, and what will fit your wallet. i would go with a full length header from hooker.

Redrum · 02-13-2008, 06:00 PM

ok i will check them out thx for help

dOcV6 · 02-13-2008, 07:13 PM

i have no idea but are the stock ones short or long and when you replace them to put on a new exuast system which are better?

da2k17 · 02-13-2008, 07:20 PM

stock headers are short and its hard to say which are better for you because they do diffierent things so it depends on what your lookin for

Cheddarbob · 02-14-2008, 03:59 PM

let me say this if all it is is a leak then dont waste your money on new headers just have it fixed.

Why buy new headers. they are going to cost you around 400 or more then you have to have them installed which is at least 300 so IMO pay the 150 and fix it.

600 buck for 4 hp no thanks
rant ended

SnTBakosFinest · 02-14-2008, 04:02 PM

Problem I have heard with some of the 00-04 v6's is that the headers have a flaw (normally passenger side) and will actually wear away so badly it'll break.

Breaking = exhaust dragging

Something about how the welds were done. I dunno, my buddies had that.

Mine was apparently getting to that point, and they said it would be better to just replace them. So I did. Went with headmans...and since i can't pass smog with long tubes, I had to go with the shorties

Redrum · 02-14-2008, 06:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

let me say this if all it is is a leak then dont waste your money on new headers just have it fixed.

Why buy new headers. they are going to cost you around 400 or more then you have to have them installed which is at least 300 so IMO pay the 150 and fix it.

600 buck for 4 hp no thanks
rant ended

ya u right i should just fix it its cheaper. Thx for the help

engineman312 · 02-15-2008, 12:01 AM

go with short tube headers. the long tube headers requiere the 3.8 engine to be lifter a little i believe.

dOcV6 · 02-15-2008, 12:52 PM

is it possible to get a true dual exaust with shortys?

r3dn3ck · 02-15-2008, 02:53 PM

have you considered just tightening the nuts on the manifold. THat's probably how it started leaking cuz ain't no shop in the WORLD gunna pull and replace mustang headers for 100 bucks. It's a several hour long job in the best of cases.

Cheddarbob · 02-15-2008, 08:20 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dOcV6

is it possible to get a true dual exaust with shortys?

yeah, its just the same as if your car was stock

PColav6 · 02-15-2008, 08:23 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Cheddarbob

let me say this if all it is is a leak then dont waste your money on new headers just have it fixed.

Why buy new headers. they are going to cost you around 400 or more then you have to have them installed which is at least 300 so IMO pay the 150 and fix it.

600 buck for 4 hp no thanks
rant ended

Is installing headers something you can't do yourself?

Dave04Mustang · 02-15-2008, 08:45 PM

no you can do it yourself. tons of people have just gotta take your time since it can be a pita

Cheddarbob · 02-16-2008, 08:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave04Mustang

no you can do it yourself. tons of people have just gotta take your time since it can be a pita

he was being sarcastic

Dave04Mustang · 02-16-2008, 09:14 PM

ah didn't catch that should have added a

haha

02-13-2008, 04:49 PM	#1 (permalink)
Redrum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Humble,Tx Posts: 269	headers ?? ok i need to change my headers because the oem on the car are bad i went to the muffler people they said one of the header in the driver side is licking sound and i will cost me around 100 to 150 to fix it so i was thinking to buy new one's.i dont know anything about headers so i need help i have a convertible.All info is in bottom. __________________ Performance:BBK intake,True Dual Flowmaster 40's,DiabloSport tuner,underdrive pulley's,Gears 4.10 with t-lock Interior:Rockford 10 inch Subwoofers T1 series with Memphis 500amp,Police Radar,Glow Gauges Exterior:Roush Stage 3 Front Bumper,50% smoked taillights SOON TO COME:Procharger, j-mod,intake Spacers

02-13-2008, 04:57 PM	#2 (permalink)
officer4c13 corrections Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: wa Posts: 198	it all depends on what you wana spend and what you want out of them. so what do you want, more power, sound, looks, are you planing on uprading to a new egsost? __________________ 1985 GT 5.0 5 speed i cant spell worth shit

02-13-2008, 05:49 PM	#3 (permalink)
Redrum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Humble,Tx Posts: 269	well more power i have a exhaust with flowmaster __________________ Performance:BBK intake,True Dual Flowmaster 40's,DiabloSport tuner,underdrive pulley's,Gears 4.10 with t-lock Interior:Rockford 10 inch Subwoofers T1 series with Memphis 500amp,Police Radar,Glow Gauges Exterior:Roush Stage 3 Front Bumper,50% smoked taillights SOON TO COME:Procharger, j-mod,intake Spacers

02-13-2008, 05:55 PM	#4 (permalink)
officer4c13 corrections Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: wa Posts: 198	go to summit.com or jegs.com and look at what will fit your car, and what will fit your wallet. i would go with a full length header from hooker. __________________ 1985 GT 5.0 5 speed i cant spell worth shit

02-13-2008, 06:00 PM	#5 (permalink)
Redrum Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Humble,Tx Posts: 269	ok i will check them out thx for help __________________ Performance:BBK intake,True Dual Flowmaster 40's,DiabloSport tuner,underdrive pulley's,Gears 4.10 with t-lock Interior:Rockford 10 inch Subwoofers T1 series with Memphis 500amp,Police Radar,Glow Gauges Exterior:Roush Stage 3 Front Bumper,50% smoked taillights SOON TO COME:Procharger, j-mod,intake Spacers

02-13-2008, 07:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
dOcV6 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: E.B. MASS. Posts: 88	i have no idea but are the stock ones short or long and when you replace them to put on a new exuast system which are better?

02-13-2008, 07:20 PM	#7 (permalink)
da2k17 Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 24	stock headers are short and its hard to say which are better for you because they do diffierent things so it depends on what your lookin for __________________ 2000 M112'd V6

02-14-2008, 03:59 PM	#8 (permalink)
Cheddarbob Haul ass on regular gas Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 2,082	let me say this if all it is is a leak then dont waste your money on new headers just have it fixed. Why buy new headers. they are going to cost you around 400 or more then you have to have them installed which is at least 300 so IMO pay the 150 and fix it. 600 buck for 4 hp no thanks rant ended __________________ 2000 V6 mustang, K&N FIPK II, True Dual Flowmaster Super 44's, DiabloSport tuner, 9mm Stang wires, Smoked Headlights, Mach 1 chin spoiler, Mach 1 grille delete, smoked tail light tint,GT rear bumper,12in Rockford Fosgate Sub w/a 600 Watt Rockford Amp, Tinted windows 5% back 35% front. SOLD

02-15-2008, 12:01 AM	#11 (permalink)
engineman312 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: new york city Posts: 127	go with short tube headers. the long tube headers requiere the 3.8 engine to be lifter a little i believe. __________________

02-15-2008, 12:52 PM	#12 (permalink)
dOcV6 2002 Mustang V6 Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: E.B. MASS. Posts: 88	is it possible to get a true dual exaust with shortys?

02-15-2008, 02:53 PM	#13 (permalink)
r3dn3ck Wowbagger hates me too! Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Magrathea/California Posts: 6,868	have you considered just tightening the nuts on the manifold. THat's probably how it started leaking cuz ain't no shop in the WORLD gunna pull and replace mustang headers for 100 bucks. It's a several hour long job in the best of cases. __________________ Built 5.5L 2v and Maximum Motorsports Max Grip box. www.squarerootofone.com My CarDomain Page

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