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Stock fox vs 94-95 Mustang headers

Was out in the garage  around and cleaning up when i set my stock 92 5.0 headers beside the stock 95 5.0 headers when I sure noticed some rather large differences between them. The 95 headers seem to be a much better quality as well they seem to have a lot less crimps bends and restrictions in them. From some research I have done I am told that the 95 headers will fit in my bird, anyone else ever used them or tried ? In the one pic you can definately see less restriction in the collector exit between the two. If they work I will let you all know!

Stock fox vs 94-95 Mustang headers

Reply #1
Wow, that is a noticable difference in the tubing and the collector. The SN header sure looks like it should flow alot better. I might try and find a set of those for my 87.

I dont see any reason why they wouldn't work. Hell I've got 1 5/8 JBA shorties on the 86 and they fit fine.
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Reply #2
For the 20 bucks I paid I figured it was worth a shot, I'm surprized I didnt notice the difference sooner as they were maybe 5ft away from each other initially but then when I put them away beside each other the differences stuck out like a soar thumb. The pictures dont do the 95 headers any justice as they are definately bigger/better...oh i hope they work!

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Reply #3
huh... i always thought they moved the o2 sensors back up into the header on the 94-95s...guess not. yea, if they fit, wich it looks like they would id use those.....
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Reply #4
I can't quite make out the end that fits into the H-Pipe. Is the ball end similar in shape? The opening looks larger, but so long as it fits into the H-Pipe flared end, Bob's your uncle eh!
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Reply #5
SRbird...The ball end looks very simular if not the same... just looks like the big brother of the smaller one. I am going to take them over to a buddies this weekend where I just picked up the new HO motor from,he has a like new H pipe from the car the motor came from and I am going to check the fit. I will let you know.

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Reply #6
Nice find and good info so are those headers only found on 94-95 stangs or any other vehs.
 And my guess they would make a better upgrade over the 86-93 headers not only cause they look like they flow better but the o2 sensor is easier (may you don’t have to extent it).

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Reply #7
The SN 95  looks like it has the same OD with a larger ID hence more airflow.
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Reply #8
There must have been some reason for the multiple bends in the "old" headers. Better check for interference with the motor mounts and steering shaft.
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Reply #9
I know on my car with column shift and all, there is nothing close to the bends on the "old" headers, so I wouldn't see how the new ones would cause problems.
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Reply #10
Quote from: SSX;105024
I know on my car with column shift and all, there is nothing close to the bends on the "old" headers, so I wouldn't see how the new ones would cause problems.


Ditto
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