put my new BBK headers on today

blackened88lx

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My bolts came loose every once in a while and I think that's why I blew a gasket. So I got locking ones when I put a new gasket in it. I recommend trying the aluminum gaskets that I was talking about from the parts store. You can get them locally, they're cheaper than copper, they seal better than copper, and they're still reusable.

 

SteedaGT9150

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roland after i put mine on, i checked the bolts every day for a couple days, and some came loose but nothing major

 

tunedin302

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91FoxSaleenGTLX said:

BBK Shorty unequals are by FAR the best header you can put on a 5.0.

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Ehh, I would vote for the FMS or the Bassani headers. They both have some nice solid one piece flanges.

Roland - you may want to look into some stage8 locking header bolts.

 

stang8urimport

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I just use some non permantent loc-tite on my header bolts and they've never come loose. And with a little tug, they come right out.

 

ryan218

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PoopDawg said:

I just use some non permantent loc-tite on my header bolts and they've never come loose. And with a little tug, they come right out.

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man your 07 didnt stay stock for long!

 

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Not trying to hijack the thread but while we're talking about spark plugs..

What are some good plugs to get? and is there a way to tell if the existing ones are bad? I don't know I've never messed around with the spark plugs.

 

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get fel-pro # 1415 header gaskets and locking washers!!!! I have NEVER had a bolt come loose with locking washers that cost me 6 cents each

 

85_SS_302_Coupe

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DigitalGhost said:

Not trying to hijack the thread but while we're talking about spark plugs..

What are some good plugs to get? and is there a way to tell if the existing ones are bad? I don't know I've never messed around with the spark plugs.

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For stock replacements, either Autolite 25s or go to a Ford dealership and buy Motorcraft stock replacements. Don't buy in to the whole platinum gimmick plugs.

 

Roland69

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I went with autolite 25's....I gaped mine to .54

 

stang8urimport

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ryan218 said:

man your 07 didnt stay stock for long!

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Nope, not long at all. These car responds to mods so good. 5mph from my little mods.

 

Roland69

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Ok so tonight I went for the first good drive with them and got everything nice and hot...Came home for a few (maby 10 minutes) and left it running outside and when I came outside I heard a tick tick tick....I think it's the headers. Sounds like an exhaust leak on the passenger side. I will check tomorow if any of the bolts came loose on me. If it was the gaskets what should I buy. NAPA ones or should I order some mr gasket copper ones....any opinions is greatly helpfull as this is the first set of headers I have done on my mustang.

Oh right now I am using the BBK-1515 headers and the blots and gaskets they send with them.