Headers for Stock 5.0

[General karthief]

That is a possibility

 

[5.0specialist]

What are you trying to do?
1/4 mile ET?
or?
Debate about running around under 3000rpm with a daily commuter?


Not sure where you are readin, or what the parameters/definitions of "better" are, but it sounds like the kind of thing "seat of the pants warriors" would regurgitate to justify why they have not swapped out the factory logs.

She's just a daily driver. But she sees WOT occassionally (I don't break the speed limit though nor street race).

 

[cleanLX]

In that case, I'm sure the stock logs will do you well... seems odd tho... with the 2.5" off road exhaust and straight through mufflers bolted to them.

 

[5.0specialist]

I'm just going to leave the BBK shorties on... The stock trac-lock still works. No power braking needed.

 

[General karthief]

That left tire might be a little low on air

 

[5.0specialist]

That left tire might be a little low on air

Tires look nice and firm though. I'll double check the air pressure when I have a chance. The road is not completely leveled though. The middle is a high spot and it slopes down to both sides.

 

[General karthief]

yea, blame your lack of maintenance on the road!

 

[5.0specialist]

yea, blame your lack of maintenance on the road!

Lol. Just wondering if it affects it. I filled the tires a month ago using a pump with a built-in pressure gauge. They are new Michelin tires. I'll double check with an air gauge again.

 

[5.0specialist]

Just to provide an update, I swapped out the old BBK 1 5/8 shorties for a set of stock 86-93' HO headers and it actually made a difference. I've noticed that I don't have to accelerate as much to get up to speed and overall, the car has more torque from idle to 3000 rpms from what I could feel. That is the typical rpm range for my aod stang during normal driving. IMO, for those who have stock untouched E7TE heads, the stock HO headers are the best option, at least in regards to shorties. Sound wise, it is very similar and it actually has a bit more BRAP to the exhaust note when I rev it and it seems to purr a bit louder at idle.