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V8stang2001

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i'm looking into buying some headers for my 01 GT my current mods is only a magnaflow catback. I plan on putting in an accufab 75mm throttle body and plenum, headers a catted x or h pipe, a k&n fipk, and also getting a diablo programer to get the most from my set up. But anyways which headers give you the best gains long tubes, shorties, mac, BBK, or how about the Bassani mid length headers i havent heard too much about those.
 

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They did a test in a back issue of MMFF or 5.0 dont remeber where they had full bassani exhaust with the mid length headers and gained like 25rwhp I believe.

Ive heard mixed reviews of the macs, but the BBK ceramic long tubes seem to be a good choice. I would recommend SLP also. They seem to be a great fitting header just a bit salty.

BTW I would go with a 70mm t-body for N/A, correct me if I am wrong but anyway.
 

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04DarkShadowGT said:
They did a test in a back issue of MMFF or 5.0 dont remeber where they had full bassani exhaust with the mid length headers and gained like 25rwhp I believe.

Ive heard mixed reviews of the macs, but the BBK ceramic long tubes seem to be a good choice. I would recommend SLP also. They seem to be a great fitting header just a bit salty.

BTW I would go with a 70mm t-body for N/A, correct me if I am wrong but anyway.
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they also mac a cermic coated mac header now too it's called "cerMAC" coating. & yes a 70mm is typically better for n/a
 

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Yeah, the 70mm TB will be better for you if you are staying NA.
As far as headers go, the BBK long tubes seem to be the favorites of those in the know...
 
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