Long Tube Headers?

A5literMan

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So I have a few questions. Does anybody have a brand preference/recommendation? I'm trying to figure out which one to use. Also concerned about clearance/fitment. My shortys barely scraped the rag joint on the steering shaft. Now going with TFS heads and a stock k member. 5 speed,stock bell housing. Contemplating changing the rack if I have to. I'm leaning towards BBK 1 3/4" ceramics with a x pipe. I'd like to get some Kooks but just to expensive.

 

elarm1

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I have my AFRs with my LTBBK Chrome(should have gotten CC) and I have no fitment issues. I'm lowered so I may rub the bottom with a full load in the car over speed bumps but nothing to cry home about. I have no rubbing issues with my steering shaft either. Kooks are tits but $$$!

 

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Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

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I've used hooker super competitions on foxes and F body GM cars both, and have been more than pleased with fitment and performance. They are NOT cheap, but light years ahead of BBK junk..

just my .02..

 

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If money is no object, kooks or hooker, otherwise BBK.

 

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A5literMan

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Cost is a consideration. I looked at the kooks but they cost double!! It's hard to spend that much.

 

A5literMan

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elarm1 said:

I have my AFRs with my LTBBK Chrome(should have gotten CC) and I have no fitment issues. I'm lowered so I may rub the bottom with a full load in the car over speed bumps but nothing to cry home about. I have no rubbing issues with my steering shaft either. Kooks are tits but $$$!

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Are they 1 5/8 or 3/4"? You had plenty of clearance on the shaft? I don't know why my shortys rub.

 

Boosted92LX

It's only an inch or two. What's the big deal?

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Hooker:
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-6227-1hkr/overview/

BBK:

http://www.summitracing.com/parts/bbk-15940


172 dollars difference between world class parts, and mass produced crap. I've owned both. Buy the hookers. You'll thank me..

 

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I have bbk longtubes they have been on two different engines now on 333 stroker afr 185s no problems at all so far very happy with them

 

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elarm1

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I have the 1 5/8 and no rubbing on steering shaft @A5literMan

 

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i have mac on my car... its not all THAT bad to put them on. the driver side is a bit harder to get lined up. the passenger side bolts right up.

but the BBK would be much easier

 

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I have ceramic BBK LT's 1 5/8" Do it!

Edit: Don't you think 1 3/4" will be too big for a 302? How long between building up your 302 before you swap to your Dart stroker?

 

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I had Mac long tubes on all of my mustangs. They fit just fine. I do remember the steering shaft going through the the headers. Not sure if that is normal or not. I also remember having to unbolt motor mounts and jacking up the engine to get them in.

For the price, you can't beat them.

I'm sure the craftsmanship on a pair of kooks is much better. Should be for that kind of money.

 

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BEAVIS said:

I had Mac long tubes on all of my mustangs. They fit just fine. I do remember the steering shaft going through the the headers. Not sure if that is normal or not. I also remember having to unbolt motor mounts and jacking up the engine to get them in.

For the price, you can't beat them.

I'm sure the craftsmanship on a pair of kooks is much better. Should be for that kind of money.

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I used my engine hoist. Unbolt the engine mounts, lift it up and over just an inch or two to gain clearance for the passenger side. I didn't even unbolt my T5 from the mounts or anything.

 

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A5literMan

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1 3/4" will be slightly over sized for a 302 but I'm going to maximize this build. Planning on somewhere around 63- 6500rpm shift point. Might be going solid roller not sure yet. And yes I think the dart block will be in there by summer of 16' or at the latest that winter.