• Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech

Do bbk longtube headers have any starter clearance issues??

  • Thread starter Thread starter tvmango
  • Start date Start date Jan 5, 2004

tvmango

New Member
Oct 27, 2003
667
0
0
bradenton florida
Jan 5, 2004
#1
  • Jan 5, 2004
  • #1
Can I use my stock starter or do i need a mini??? thank you,, tony
 

bradranger

Member
Dec 30, 2003
50
0
17
Hollywood,Maryland
Jan 5, 2004
#2
  • Jan 5, 2004
  • #2
bbk

You can use your stock starter, if you are installing these headers yourself the best way is to loosen up the motor mounts and transmission brace and jack the motor up, it makes it a lot easier.
 

tvmango

New Member
Oct 27, 2003
667
0
0
bradenton florida
Jan 5, 2004
#3
  • Jan 5, 2004
  • #3
great thanks man,, Actually the motor isn't in yet.. but your right!! those motor mounts are so easy to remove, someone would be crazy not to!!
 
8

88mustangGT

New Member
Apr 6, 2003
298
0
0
Jan 5, 2004
#4
  • Jan 5, 2004
  • #4
how hight does it need to be jacked? any other good tips, i got a pair siting in my bedroom floor waiting to get put in this weeekdn, any help would be much appreciated
 

tvmango

New Member
Oct 27, 2003
667
0
0
bradenton florida
Jan 5, 2004
#5
  • Jan 5, 2004
  • #5
I was told, if you follow there diections you will have no problems, i don't think the motor has to be too high, just enough to get them by...
 
8

88mustangGT

New Member
Apr 6, 2003
298
0
0
Jan 5, 2004
#6
  • Jan 5, 2004
  • #6
i dont have the directions, are they avalable online?
 

88stangmangt

Active Member
Nov 25, 2003
2,332
1
48
Stafford,VA
Jan 5, 2004
#7
  • Jan 5, 2004
  • #7
yes go to bbk's web site i jacked the engine up till the lt sliped between the block and frame. used a pry-bar if it got wedged.
 
You must log in or register to reply here.

Similar threads

3
Electrical Starter solenoid green wire?
  • 387lx
  • Jun 1, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
134
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jun 2, 2026
AeroCoupe
3
Electrical Starter solenoid out of space?
  • 387lx
  • Jan 22, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
3
Views
330
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Jan 23, 2026
387lx
3
Electrical Mini-Starter Wiring
  • RekeHavoc
  • Jul 25, 2025
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
1K
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech Aug 24, 2025
Mustang5L5
3
Turbo header Starter wire routing?
  • 387lx
  • Mar 3, 2026
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
Replies
6
Views
239
1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk- Mar 3, 2026
387lx
3
A
1987 5.0 speed density Foxbody crank no start
  • Alan2204
  • May 23, 2026
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Replies
10
Views
250
Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech May 30, 2026
Mcmahst
Share:
Bluesky Email Share Link
  • Mustang Forums
  • 1979 - 1995 (Fox, SN95.0, & 2.3L) -General/Talk-
  • Fox 5.0 Mustang Tech
Menu
Log in

Register

  • Forums
  • What's new
  • Media
  • Resources
  • Contact
  • Sponsor
X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?

X

Privacy & Transparency

We use cookies and similar technologies for the following purposes:

  • Personalized ads and content
  • Content measurement and audience insights

Do you accept cookies and these technologies?