BBK Shorty Headers

JPMikStang · Mar 11, 2010

I recently had my mechanic install a set of BBK ceramic coated euqal length shorty headers on my 2004 Mustang GT. I have a pypes Catless X-Pipe, Custom catback and Flowmaster Original 40 series Mufflers.

For some reason the stock manifolds made my exhaust louder. I checked everywhere for exhaust leaks and found none, the mechanic did a great job on the install.

Any Feedback would be great

Rickyll7 · Mar 11, 2010

Yeah, I noticed that headers are more quiet at low loads, but louder at higher loads.

32ValveRom · Mar 11, 2010

... I thought aftermarket headers were supposed to make your car louder

JPMikStang · Mar 11, 2010

Yea that's what I thought!!! WTF!?!?!?

Winters98GT · Mar 11, 2010

Here we go again.

Everybody seems to notice a slight difference at WOT with shorty headers. I didn't with 2 sets on my cars. The sound was the same and there was no power difference.

007 · Mar 11, 2010

I dont know if my exhaust sounded louder, but is was definitely different. It was a very obvious change in sound.

JPMikStang · Mar 11, 2010

It is deffinately a deeper tone, but it is a bit quieter than it was with the stock manifolds!!! Like Mr. Z06 said, I shoulda just stuck with the original manifolds!!!

Winters98GT · Mar 11, 2010

JPMikStang said:
It is deffinately a deeper tone, but it is a bit quieter than it was with the stock manifolds!!! Like Mr. Z06 said, I shoulda just stuck with the original manifolds!!!

If you are getting rid of them, Fast97, a few threads down, is getting a set. I'm sure you could sale them to him.

JPMikStang · Mar 11, 2010

Well Mr Z06, having then taken out when I just had them put in would be a waste of time and money!!! I just can't fathom how they are a little quieter now than with stock crappy manifolds. I just don't get it. Now it's just loud whereas before it was pull me over loud!!! BBK Shorties, pypes o/r custom catbak and flowmaster original 40s. mabey when I get next years tax return I'll take em out and get ford racing shorties.

Winters98GT · Mar 11, 2010

Seriously, stop with the Mr. Z06. It sounds ridiculous.

I'll take em out and get ford racing shorties.

They are even worse than what you have now.

peepeeskillz · Mar 11, 2010

JPMikStang said:
Well Mr Z06, having then taken out when I just had them put in would be a waste of time and money!!! I just can't fathom how they are a little quieter now than with stock crappy manifolds. I just don't get it. Now it's just loud whereas before it was pull me over loud!!! BBK Shorties, pypes o/r custom catbak and flowmaster original 40s. mabey when I get next years tax return I'll take em out and get ford racing shorties.

why not just get a set of longtubes?

deftsound · Mar 12, 2010

JPMikStang said:
Well Mr Z06, having then taken out when I just had them put in would be a waste of time and money!!! I just can't fathom how they are a little quieter now than with stock crappy manifolds. I just don't get it. Now it's just loud whereas before it was pull me over loud!!! BBK Shorties, pypes o/r custom catbak and flowmaster original 40s. mabey when I get next years tax return I'll take em out and get ford racing shorties.

No offense but did you do any research before you bought shorty headers? If so you would have learned rather quickly, especially around here, that shortys are a complete waste of money. Ford racing shorties are no better than BBK shorties. And yea, aftermarket headers always makes your car quieter at low rpms and louder up-top. My car sound quiter at idle and low rpm's than stock mustangs with my BBK longtubes, but up top it sounds like a nascar! My advice: either leave it how it is now since you already wasted your money or invest in a set of longtubes and actually gain some power.

Deleted member 38176 · Mar 12, 2010

I am amazed at how many people actually buy shorty headers? Do none of you actually RESEARCH header design before buying?

These performance parts companies are probably laughing out loud at you while they process your order for shorty headers.

deftsound · Mar 12, 2010

Nightfire said:
I am amazed at how many people actually buy shorty headers? Do none of you actually RESEARCH header design before buying?

These performance parts companies are probably laughing out loud at you while they process your order for shorty headers.

+1

JPMikStang · Mar 12, 2010

I know this is all constructive criticism!!!

So what's a way to make your car sound like a beast even at idle? Cams?

ChillPhatCat · Mar 12, 2010

JPMikStang said:
I know this is all constructive criticism!!!

So what's a way to make your car sound like a beast even at idle? Cams?

Cutouts.

deftsound · Mar 12, 2010

JPMikStang said:
I know this is all constructive criticism!!!

So what's a way to make your car sound like a beast even at idle? Cams?

dumps! mac flowpath dumps will make your car sound like a beast

Alex46 · Mar 12, 2010

Yeah long tubes were the first thing i though when i read the thread. But let the man enjoy his new additon. Yeah there not as good, but don't burn the guy. People always be hating no matter what it is.

No. Flowmaster have, and always will sound the best. Borla's really nice, but still no match

mogs01gt · Mar 12, 2010

It also matters on your mid pipe.

Winters98GT · Mar 12, 2010

Alex46 said:
People always be hating no matter what it is.

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