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headers?

Reply #15
oh wow, I think I opened up a debate here.. lol every one has put out some great info on this on, but in my case im running a pretty much stock 5.0 so im not to concerned over a couple HP loss or gain. I just want something functional at this point. short,long, oem,aftermarket.... I don't care. I just want my bird up and running. you guys are awesome, thanks for the input.:sawzall:

headers?

Reply #16
Quote from: Aerocoupe;434657
Get a set of the BBK 1-5/8" unequal length shorties as they are by far the easiest to install and have great clearance for access to the starter.

Darren

That's what I did.
'88 Sport--T-5,MGW shifter,Trick Flow R intake,Ed Curtis cam,Trick Flow heads,Scorpion rockers,75mm Accufab t-body,3G,mini starter,Taurus fan,BBK long tube headers,O/R H-Pipe, Flowamaster Super 44's, deep and deeper Cobra R wheels, Mass Air and 24's,8.8 with 3.73's,140 mph speedo,Mach 1 chin spoiler,SN-95 springs,CHE control arms,aluminum drive shaft and a lot more..

 

headers?

Reply #17
I've been thinking a lot about headers. i've found a loop hole that would allow my cougar to be emissions exempt and be able to delete the cats. eventually i plan on 1 5/8" primary long tube headers with a 3" collector.

as far as the tbird goes, as long as ford is around, it will be required to pass emissions. i want the car to have a bit more power, but still look factory. not like a junkyard swapped or high hp ride to not arise any type of suspision while I'm getting the.car smog tested. i think shiny new chrome headers would flag me

that's why id prefer the stock shorties you can get for cheap or free over aftermarket ones.

long story short, your car, your cash. go crazy if you want to. we all know what we want.
Quote from: jcassity
I honestly dont think you could exceed the cost of a new car buy installing new *stock* parts everywhere in your coug our tbird. Its just plain impossible. You could revamp the entire drivetrain/engine/suspenstion and still come out ahead.
Hooligans! 
1988 Crown Vic wagon. 120K California car. Wifes grocery getter. (junked)
1987 Ford Thunderbird LX. 5.0. s.o., sn-95 t-5 and an f-150 clutch. Driven daily and going strong.
1986 cougar.
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