Midpipe Question

[Performance Red]

I am looking at getting an offroad H-Pipe and have a few questions, what exactly will i need, right now i am thinking all that i need is the H-pipe, the RH exhaust manifold Gasket and a pair of MIL eliminators is this correct? Also, what type of gains can i expect? I have a 96 GT.

 

[HoustonGT]

you might also want to make sure you have all the right tools. Get a swivel joint and about a 12" extension to get to the passenger side manifold bolts. Also, make sure you unhook the battery or sparks might fly
-OH, BTW let the car and exhaust cool off before working or removing the stock pipe (*looks at small burn scar on forearm and reminisces about installing Bassani X-Pipe*)

 

[bdcardinal]

make sure that it is legal to run where you are. for example, in CA, the only legal midpipe is an unmodified stock one.

 

[AdRock]

Also replace the manifold studs.

 

[madmatt]

Get Napa part number 600-1819 for the above mentioned studs, and also go to the ford dealership and buy a new passenger side manifold gasket. Also some PB Blaster helped my install tremendously.

 

[HoustonGT]

And buy some Neosporin for your soon-to-be beat up knuckles and fingers

 

[twogts4us]

Get Napa part number 600-1819 for the above mentioned studs, and also go to the ford dealership and buy a new passenger side manifold gasket. Also some PB Blaster helped my install tremendously.

Just so I've got this straight - I've just ordered a new midpipe...and I'm having the local muffler shop install it. But are you saying I also need to buy a pass side manifold gasket (and ONLY the pass side?) and also need to purchase manifold studs for BOTH sides...is this correct? Is this part number hold true for a GEN2 SN-95 (2002)? This would be a total of 4 studs then, right?
Sorry if these sound like stupid questions, but I'd rather be prepared than have to run around on a Saturday chasing down parts. (Especially if I have to go to the Ford parts counter...only open til 1pm on Sat!)
Thanks!!!