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2.3 Custom Headers....Horsepower???

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I was wondering how much extra horse the headers can put into a 2.3 liter ????Is it worth it????
 

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Turbo or n/a?
 
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Will a 96 Ranger header work on an 88 2.3 mustang?
 
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A turbo.......
 

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Depends on how much power you are making...normally 10-15% gain in power though. You can see the newest version of the turbo header on my site www.projecthp.ford23.com/stingerperformance.html

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no turbo.....just the slow one.
 

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Jason, for you yes, the ranger header will bolt on to your n/a motor.
 
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Thanks stinger, i found one on ebay, but i wasn't sure if it would fit.
 
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there is also a header for an 88 ranger, which would i be better off getting?
 

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Post links to both auctions...
 

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Nevermind...I found them. The 88 one is just like the one on your Mustang. You want the 96 unit.

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ok, i had to replace the muffler the other day and the place just put on a regular one, do you have any suggestions, my friend said a flowmaster or magnaflow
 
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will the 96 bolt right to it? is there anything that i might need to be careful for, i am not a mechanical genious, but i have friends.
 
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is that also a good price? do you think i could find one somewhere else? do i need to stay in the 90's while looking? sorry for all the questions, but i have to do what i can to get a little more umph! out of my stang. can you tell me if it is a considerable difference, or am i wasting my time. i don't have the money right now to do an engine swap.
 

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It will bolt right on, you will need to add an 02 sensor bung though. That is the only thing you should need to worry about.

That is a damn good price.

Don't expect miracles...should be a noticeable gain if you throw that and one of the mufflers mentioned above on it.

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i had read somewhere that i could get upto about 130-150hp. is this right?
 

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With enough mods you could get 300hp. Just depends how much money you want to spend. You've only got 88hp at the flywheel which is about 65-70rwhp. Add the muffler and header and you might have 75-78rwhp.

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got any suggestions other that changing engines
 

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Yeah, read through the tech articles thread at the top of the page.
 

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Stinger on that header do you have a picture of any car that has it mounted already?
 
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