LT headers on 2V

seco · 01-08-2008, 09:50 AM

I drove a 99 cobra the other day with hooker LT headers and shorty Xpipe. Dammnnn it sounded good!! So I'm thinking about putting long tubes on my to-do-list for 2008. I've got a 99GT. Other than getting a shorty Xpipe and o2 sensor wiring extensions - what are the obstacles? Removing the starter? Loosening motor mounts? Raising motor? Around how much should I expect to pay on labor? Any body running LT's? What's average power increase on a NA 2V?

96greengt · 01-08-2008, 11:23 AM

Lets just say, if you buy them for your car, spend the money once and be done with it. Buy either Bassani mid length, Hooker, Kooks, and possibly them CAM headers in e-bay. I have read that that are good, only problem, they do not come in ceramic coatings.

Look to spend anywhere from 600 to 1200 on the above mentioned except the CAM brand, they go for like 200-400.

Labor to install by a shop, look to drop at least 500-800 bucks depending on labor rate.

Long tubes are the way to go, stay clear from the shorties, just remember, you may have to get a matching mid pipe to work with them unless you know an exhaust shop who can fabricate a set for you.

The l/t's will be worth the money.....

TO do them, lift the engine and support it, drop the k-member, starter, rack, and steering shaft, remove the old then install the new with gaskets (spend some money there and also invest in stage 8 header bolts).
Or, buy a tubular k-member and love the extra room. Check my thread for my engine build that shows the room with the k-member installed and stock manifolds. I put the stock ones back in with a 3/8 impact gun and had room to spare.

black_stang_02 · 01-08-2008, 04:47 PM

I have the CAM headers and they are bad A$$ love them. and like 96greengt said you have to drop the k member. and spend the money on some good gaskets and fasteners.

seco · 01-08-2008, 05:51 PM

pm sent to black stang 02

semperfimrn1 · 01-10-2008, 04:31 AM

is bbk good?

96greengt · 01-10-2008, 10:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by semperfimrn1

is bbk good?

They are not bad, but at the same token, not the greatest.

Stang6uy · 01-10-2008, 10:19 AM

Bassani......and they are lifetime.......

96greengt · 01-10-2008, 10:23 AM

I am going with Basanni for my engine. Just need the $$.

Bigdrumma22 · 02-09-2008, 07:47 PM

Hey, I got my Kooks setup in friday, but now I'm really thinking about a K member and possibly lower arms/spring perches so the job is done just once.... Any thoughts?

01-08-2008, 09:50 AM	#1
seco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 940 Trader Rating: (0)	LT headers on 2V I drove a 99 cobra the other day with hooker LT headers and shorty Xpipe. Dammnnn it sounded good!! So I'm thinking about putting long tubes on my to-do-list for 2008. I've got a 99GT. Other than getting a shorty Xpipe and o2 sensor wiring extensions - what are the obstacles? Removing the starter? Loosening motor mounts? Raising motor? Around how much should I expect to pay on labor? Any body running LT's? What's average power increase on a NA 2V?

01-08-2008, 11:23 AM	#2
96greengt LOL @ your mom Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.E. SA Posts: 8,637 Trader Rating: (21)	Lets just say, if you buy them for your car, spend the money once and be done with it. Buy either Bassani mid length, Hooker, Kooks, and possibly them CAM headers in e-bay. I have read that that are good, only problem, they do not come in ceramic coatings. Look to spend anywhere from 600 to 1200 on the above mentioned except the CAM brand, they go for like 200-400. Labor to install by a shop, look to drop at least 500-800 bucks depending on labor rate. Long tubes are the way to go, stay clear from the shorties, just remember, you may have to get a matching mid pipe to work with them unless you know an exhaust shop who can fabricate a set for you. The l/t's will be worth the money..... TO do them, lift the engine and support it, drop the k-member, starter, rack, and steering shaft, remove the old then install the new with gaskets (spend some money there and also invest in stage 8 header bolts). Or, buy a tubular k-member and love the extra room. Check my thread for my engine build that shows the room with the k-member installed and stock manifolds. I put the stock ones back in with a 3/8 impact gun and had room to spare. __________________ Built 00 Windsor engine, .20 over, 11.6:1cr, fully ported heads, Hardballer intake w/cooling mod, Scat rods, Probe pistons, Cobra crank, tri-metal Clevite race bearings, VT Stage 2 N/A cams, adjustable cam gears, Canton windage tray, MMR oil pump, Cobra pick up, 75MM Accufab t-body, Dragon plenum, JLT CAI, 24# injectors, Bassani mid lengths, mufflers & O/R X,255lph fuel pump, BBK FPR, Fidanza aluminum flywheel, AJE K-member, ARP hardware everywhere, X-Cal SCT custom tuned, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, polygraphite motor mounts, over 300+ RWHP & 320+ TQ Last edited by 96greengt; 01-08-2008 at 11:25 AM.

01-10-2008, 10:19 AM	#7
Stang6uy Humble Pie (18-1) Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 1,494 Trader Rating: (6)	Bassani......and they are lifetime....... __________________ 1998 yellow gt/procharger-sold 1983 GLX Blu-sold 1989 Blk coupe-sold 1990 Blu hatch-crushed 1993 white vert-sold 1985 gt hatch white-sold 1990 Blk coupe-sold 1990 Blk coupe-sold 1990 red hatch-sold 1995 yellow gt-sold 1990 white coupe/nitrous injected-sold 1996 Blk gt-sold 2000 Blk gt- DD 1990 Lincoln LSC----->new project

01-10-2008, 10:23 AM	#8
96greengt LOL @ your mom Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: N.E. SA Posts: 8,637 Trader Rating: (21)	I am going with Basanni for my engine. Just need the $$. __________________ Built 00 Windsor engine, .20 over, 11.6:1cr, fully ported heads, Hardballer intake w/cooling mod, Scat rods, Probe pistons, Cobra crank, tri-metal Clevite race bearings, VT Stage 2 N/A cams, adjustable cam gears, Canton windage tray, MMR oil pump, Cobra pick up, 75MM Accufab t-body, Dragon plenum, JLT CAI, 24# injectors, Bassani mid lengths, mufflers & O/R X,255lph fuel pump, BBK FPR, Fidanza aluminum flywheel, AJE K-member, ARP hardware everywhere, X-Cal SCT custom tuned, 3.73's, Pro 5.0, polygraphite motor mounts, over 300+ RWHP & 320+ TQ

02-09-2008, 07:47 PM	#9
Bigdrumma22 Evil Angel Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 1,388 Trader Rating: (6)	Hey, I got my Kooks setup in friday, but now I'm really thinking about a K member and possibly lower arms/spring perches so the job is done just once.... Any thoughts? __________________ 2002 Mustang GT, 271hp/306tq on 87 CMR Tune, Roush short throw rally style shifter, King Cobra Clutch, Roush CAI, C&L Plenum, BBK/Roush 75mm T/B, Kooks L/Ts w/catted X, Bassani Cat-back, Eibach Pro-kit Springs, Energy Suspension bushings, KYB AGX's, Hotchkis C/C plates, UPR ProStreet rear control arms, Brembo Drilled/Hawk pads, BFG's, Dual Halo Projector 8k HIDs, Kenwood: KDC-X790, KAC-9102D, KAC-8402; Infinity: 6810CS, 6812CF; Orion: P series subs all powered by Optima My car http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2628572 My truck http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2206751

01-08-2008, 04:47 PM	#3
black_stang_02 Black Ownz Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: San Antonio TX Posts: 423 Trader Rating: (6)	I have the CAM headers and they are bad A$$ love them. and like 96greengt said you have to drop the k member. and spend the money on some good gaskets and fasteners.

01-08-2008, 05:51 PM	#4
seco Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Posts: 940 Trader Rating: (0)	pm sent to black stang 02

01-10-2008, 04:31 AM	#5
semperfimrn1 HOOK' EM HORNS Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: austin tx Posts: 1,681 Trader Rating: (2)	is bbk good?

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