need headers like yesterday!!!!HELP!!

SaleenGT2001

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ok i blew something apart on my exhaust manifold. i have 12 days till i am suppose to be at MB for mustang week. i need headers FAST!!! who has the lowest prices and fastest shipping? also the tech part of this is how long would a self install take?? should i attempt it with less than 2 weeks to go or just pay to have it done?

 

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are bbk haeders ok? is there any reason i should get ceramic over the chrome ones?

 

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BBK's are good headers. Ceramic won't rust as fast, they supposedly hold heat better too. Install is a bitch, you have to drop the K-member and jack/raise/lower the engine around. You'll also need a stubby wratchet-style wrench, full socket set, two jacks, 4-6 jack stands, and air tools are highly reccomended.

I did my install in Roughly 5hrs, two getting everything apart and off the car, then another 3 getting everything on and put back together (with some detours cleaning the brakes, which I am about to replace this afternoon with cobra brakes hah).

 

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If you are talking about getting LT's then yeah, the install is a mofo.

 

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yes it will definatly be LT's, what mid pipe is good? just remember i am working with a budget. the headers are $500, i found a buddy who will install them for $150, then whatever the mid pipe costs. any sites with good deals would be highly appreciated. i need FAST shipping too. everything MUST be here one week from today, july 21.

 

BurningRubber

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Wow you cant miss MW man...

What exaclty happened?

If you want longtubes I know Flowtech's are cheap as dirt, but some say the quality is questionable... some say good...

 

myponyrocks

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bbk shorties(*EDIT* you posted while I was writing, but the info still pertains abotu the quality) went on quick and easy the only hard part was modifying the a-arms for the tubular K we swapped on.

they are good quality, but you will want to run a dremel on the inside of them to kill some of the weld splatters, but for the price its worth the trouble. Just get next day air Oh and yes, go ceramic.

 

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Id order from Summit Racing, they ship fast and have great customer service. Ive seen my stuff in 2 days from them on ground shipping.

So in case your interested... I got the part #'s for you

BBK longtubes, ceramic coated part #: BBK-15410

As far as midpipe, I dont know if brand mixing works as well with longtubes or not, but BBK has a H and X midpipe for their longtubes. I think BBK X's sound like chit, but never heard them on a longtube setup, so it may be different.

both are catless midpipes, dunno if you need cats or not.

H pipe part #: BBK-1535

X pipe part #: BBK-1635

might wanna double check all those if you decide on them, but im pretty sure its all right.

 

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yea, i would atleast go ceramic if you are going to the trouble of doing the install and paying anyway. you should be able to do the swap reletivly quick if you have the right tools.

i would also say get the matching midpipe from the company that you get the long tubes. less fitting issues hopefully.

 

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BurningRubber said:

Id order from Summit Racing, they ship fast and have great customer service. Ive seen my stuff in 2 days from them on ground shipping.

So in case your interested... I got the part #'s for you

BBK longtubes, ceramic coated part #: BBK-15410

As far as midpipe, I dont know if brand mixing works as well with longtubes or not, but BBK has a H and X midpipe for their longtubes. I think BBK X's sound like chit, but never heard them on a longtube setup, so it may be different.

both are catless midpipes, dunno if you need cats or not.

H pipe part #: BBK-1535

X pipe part #: BBK-1635

might wanna double check all those if you decide on them, but im pretty sure its all right.

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+1.

I think Summit would be your best bet. They ship orders out the same as long as the order is in by 6pm(i think).

 

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ok i think the problem has been found. i thought the manifold was cracked but i got my hand down there and i founf that the nuts were VERY loose. i'm gonna try to tighten them up and see if that is the only leak. maybe i'll have some extra cash to spend at MW. and BTW i WILL be down there no matter what it takes!!! if i have to replace the whole damn system it will be ready by next week.

 

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BTW i WILL be down there no matter what it takes!!! if i have to replace the whole damn system it will be ready by next week.

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summit has very fast shipping great customer service and there products are always good I say bbk is very good for price and quality.

 

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SaleenGT2001

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ok i tightened everything up and it still sounds like a tractor. i an gonna pull it off and see if the gasket is blown. this really sux, i'd rather have an I/C over headers, but it will be fixed!! will i need any new header bolts or anything little for the install??

 

myponyrocks

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re-use the factory studs (as much as possible, there are like 3 that you are better off swapping to ease install) and gaskets (assuming yours aren't toast)

 

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ok thanks for all the help guys. i got everything apart and i had blown the gasket into 3 pieces. got another from the local stang shop and she is sounding good again. but should i still get those LT's or just get the IC?

 

myponyrocks

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since you've got it apart I'd upgrade the manifold. but up to you. I hope you got OE Ford gaskets? For some reason thats one of the few things on our cars made right.

 

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yea they're oe ford parts.

 

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You will need a retune if you get an IC. But if you got the problem fixed, then dont worry about buying LTs.