What would headers do for my mustang?

Question

My neighbor some how has a new set of mustang headers for my years and engine that he wants to give to me; how ironic. Will the work to put them in be worth them? I have a 02 gt, with a flowmaster and thats about it. It says it bolts right to oem, and my flowmaster went on like the oem what do you think. They are ceramic coated I guess

Answer 1

Everyones answered your question so I'm not gonna repeat.



But I am gonna say go for it. You'll love the headers, especially if your neighbors just giving them to you. They may be a little frustrating to install but worth it and will definitely work with the other OEM parts. Any idea what brand they are?

Answer 2

Installing a set of performance headers on a 1994 to 1995 Ford Mustang GT is a common modification. Not only do headers free up more power, but they sound terrific and let the V8 engine's exhaust tone rumble. They also look great in the engine bay. Installing a set of headers is generally an all day job for the weekend mechanic. Installing headers on other years of the Mustang 5.0 follows the same basic procedure, though the headers themselves will be a different part. The same applies to V6-powered Mustangs.

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Step 1



Let the engine cool off completely before beginning installation of headers. This can be overnight, but should be at least a few hours before the headers are installed.

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Step 2



Disconnect the negative terminal in the battery. Disconnect the two screw clams holding the induction hose from the throttle body to the airbox on either end. Unhook the vent hose from the induction hose and unscrew the air temperature sender. Remove the screw that holds the air box to the fender well. Remove the hoses that go to the smog pump and catalytic converter. Note the position of the vacuum lines.

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Step 3



Remove the spark plug wires and the spark plugs. Jack up the car and place securely on jack stands at all four corners. Loosen the H-pipe flange nuts that attach to the headers on both sides with a 3/4 inch or larger socket. It does not need to be completely removed. The oxygen sensor needs to be unplugged and removed in order to access one of the nuts. Use a 22mm open-ended wrench. Loosen the two screws that fasten the H-pipe to the connector and pull the H-pipe down. Using a 1-inch wrench, loosen the EGR tube from the EGR valve located at the throttle body.

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Step 4



Use a socket to loosen the 16 header bolts (12 on a Mustang V6) using different length sockets, swivel adaptors and extensions to reach them. Remove the dipstick tube to allow removal of the driver's side header. Pull the headers out of the engine bay. This will take a bit of work to get them out. Remove the stock gaskets from the block and scrape off gasket material that is left on the block.

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Step 5



Screw the header studs into the flanges of the new headers using a pair of channel locks. Position the headers into the engine bay. Line the header up with the bolt holes. This may take several attempts to get right. Insert a new gasket between the header and the engine and then loosely install one bolt on either side to keep the gasket in place. You may need an assistant to hold one end of the header in place while the other end is bolted on. Insert the rest of the bolts with anti-seize compound on the threads. Tighten the bolts with the socket until the header is tight against the block.

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Reinstall the dipstick tube along with the driver's side header. Reconnect the H-pipe to the new headers. Align the flange of the H-pipe with the studs on the header and slide the pipe on. Carefully tighten the bolts a little a time, alternating each one so that you don't bend or brake the header collector. Reinstall and reconnect the oxygen sensor.

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Step 7



Reconnect the EGR tube loosely on the header, which may be replaced with one that came with the headers. Screw in the EGR at the throttle body and tighten the top and then the bottom. Reinstall the spark plugs and plug wires. Reconnect all of the air tubes that were disconnected. Reattach the battery cable.

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Start the car and check for exhaust leaks by listening near the headers. Check and retighten the header bolts if needed after the headers have heated up.

Answer 3

regardless of YOU DO.........do no longer purchase SHORTY HEADERS they are no distinctive then what your inventory manifold designs are . confirm you purchase long bypass headers....... those supply you the sound and the overall performance you fairly choose. there is not any longer plenty difference between the two.5 creditors or the three" creditors , yet once you have the alternative choose for the three" The collector is the outlet the place the pipes come mutually and go out the Header. maximum of your substantial pipes coming off the engine would be a million.5" to a million.5/8" in case you fairly choose your motor vehicle "Louder" purely bolt the pipes on and don't tie interior something of the exhaust. in actuality get rid of it , and permit the headers certainly sell off it could have that "Cam" sound enormous time. I stay in Florida and we've no emission assessments , so an excellent form human beings try this. And the only individual who can situation a cost tag on that's a State Trooper, no longer a city or county officer that's extra proper to alleviate each and all the lower back stress you may. Mufflers are stable on your ears , no longer the engine. it is why Nascar and Dragsters have no muffler. It has a constipating result to the engine. Headers are the main important HP benefit you're able to purchase for the money , little doubt......

Answer 4

well they'll probably look nice-r with the ceramic coating. They probably aren't anything different than the stock design... I have seen long tube headers on a 01' 302, if you do have long tube headers you could have some clearance issues so changing them could be a good idea. If the new ones are long tube I would say stay away.



PS you'll probably have to spend 40$ on some new exhaust gaskets.

Answer 5

If they're still iron or steel they won't do squat. Basically the only good header is tubular stainless steel, everything else...doesn't do anything unless the primaries are bigger and the header is slightly bored (might get a slight boost in horsepower; they call this extrude/honed).



I have a stainless setup in my car and with 18 pounds of boost (s/c not turbo) you can still put your hand on the header after pounding on it for a while with very little to no heat transfer.

Answer 6

They will increase the hp and torque of your mustang and when combined with other exhaust upgrades will greatly increase the performance. The wider pipes allow for more airflow to pass through to the rest of the exhaust than with stock which make for a meaner sound as well. Shorty headers are the way to go as they don't require any tuning but with proper tuning long-tube headers will add noticeable hp.

Answer 7

Aftermarket headers are junk. They start leaking after a month or two. The exhaust manifold gets glowing red hot every time you drive the car. Ordinary steel headers can't take it.

Answer 8

Headers help out with a more direct flow, they help out alot when you have a combination of stuff done like an Intake system, ported heads, better fuel injectors, the headers and exhaust.

Answer 9

basically, they give u a better direct flow which gives u more cleaner exiting of the exhaust, plus it'll give more power depending on aftermarket and ceramic coating, cools off the headers and keeps them cooler which means more dependency and life on ur headers

Answer 10

They will help give you more horsepower ,better gas milage as well.Just make sure that you want to put them on ,before once you do the car isn't going to be the same ,when it comes to sound and the way it rides,it wont be that nice smooth riding car. z

Answer 11

More power, possibly more fuel economy. It's possible that they can crack and stuff but I wouldn't worry about it just hang on to your stock manifolds.

Answer 12

It would give a better flow and more horsepower.