5.0 Header Question

[DarkHorse850]

Happy New Years Folks. I was interested in getting some headers for my car. I wasn't quite sure how to go about it so I wanted to get some advice. Right now I've got a Gibson catback system installed. With that in place, are long tube headers out of the question? Would it be better to go with shortys? I couldn't really find an exact answer for what I was looking for. Thanks in advance!

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[Higgs Boson]

Get some Kooks 1 7/8 Long Tube Headers, they make the right connection for your application and they are high quality.

 

[DarkHorse850]

So with the long tube would it be too long for the exhaust system I've already got in place?

 

[dubster99]

If you get a factory connect long tube of any brand, it will bolt up fine.

 

[DarkHorse850]

If you get a factory connect long tube of any brand, it will bolt up fine.

Ok.. You lost me.

 

[daniel_94kg]

I have a Gibson catback on my car and I also have BBK long tubes. I had an exhaust shop cut off the 2.5" reducer and weld on 3" pieces to have the connections for the long tubes meet up after I installed them. Dropped the car off in the am and they had the work done by lunchtime.

 

[DarkHorse850]

I have a Gibson catback on my car and I also have BBK long tubes. I had an exhaust shop cut off the 2.5" reducer and weld on 3" pieces to have the connections for the long tubes meet up after I installed them. Dropped the car off in the am and they had the work done by lunchtime.

Did you have the Gibson installed beforehand? Did you notice a difference in sound/power after the headers were put in?

 

[daniel_94kg]

Much louder. especially without cats. I installed the Gibson catback months before I did the long tubes. And once I had them installed I got a lund tune. The car has much more power. I pasted a link to a 4K rpm rev for you to use a reference.

 

[GTBOB]

Ok.. You lost me.

Notice on the end of the pipe you can either get a "factory connect" tapered pipe end get the custom, non-tapered pipes. Factory connects are nice if you are using the stock resonator or like a factory sized x pipe/h pipe setup. No power loss with the tapered pipe unless you go forced induction.

 

[DarkHorse850]

Much louder. especially without cats. I installed the Gibson catback months before I did the long tubes. And once I had them installed I got a lund tune. The car has much more power. I pasted a link to a 4K rpm rev for you to use a reference.

Fantastic. Are there any other required parts that I'd have to get besides the header?

 

[DarkHorse850]

Notice on the end of the pipe you can either get a "factory connect" tapered pipe end get the custom, non-tapered pipes. Factory connects are nice if you are using the stock resonator or like a factory sized x pipe/h pipe setup. No power loss with the tapered pipe unless you go forced induction.

I see. Got it.

 

[DarkHorse850]

So I found these BBK 1-3/4" Long Tube Header that seem pretty awesome. If I got these, do I need to get the suggested required o2 extension kit and mid pipes?

 

[Infamous]

Kooks. Made in 'murica!

 

[IvanCRF]

Kooks. Made in 'murica!

Does the Kooks fit well? I remember reading the Stainless Power design hits the AC bracket and bolt causing false knock.

 

[Major League Infidel]

You can't go wrong with ARH, Kooks or SW. Feel free to PM with any questions and I'll be more than happy to answer.

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