Header recommendations???

DSkeet · 03-25-2006, 05:05 PM

I think instead of changing my exhaust at the moment I am going to go ahead and get some headers since I have the restrictive stock ones still. What all do you people like???

97cobrasvt · 03-25-2006, 05:42 PM

I would suggest BBK long tube headers . Yes they might be a little harder to put on but to me there worth it. Thats what I have on my cobra

Wall96cobra · 03-25-2006, 06:17 PM

Actually the stock manifolds are not that restrictive. They are a pain in the ass to install also. I wouldn't worry about it until you do a forged motor, you'll have the ability to make more than enough power to kill the stock short block with the stock manifolds.

Italian LX · 03-25-2006, 06:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Wall96cobra

Actually the stock manifolds are not that restrictive. They are a pain in the ass to install also. I wouldn't worry about it until you do a forged motor, you'll have the ability to make more than enough power to kill the stock short block with the stock manifolds.

I would have to agree with Jonathan.

1sicklx · 03-25-2006, 06:56 PM

i went with Mac LT's on the 03 but never put it on the dyno to see what kind of gains they made.

ChipR4cam · 03-26-2006, 12:24 AM

Yeah, headers are a huge PITA. Brian, Jonathan, Lee, and I took like 6 hours to do FRPP shortys one my car.

I wouldn't do it until the motor is out.

EZ SPEED · 03-26-2006, 02:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Wall96cobra

Actually the stock manifolds are not that restrictive. They are a pain in the ass to install also. I wouldn't worry about it until you do a forged motor, you'll have the ability to make more than enough power to kill the stock short block with the stock manifolds.

I agree with Jonathon and Brian

1sicklx · 03-26-2006, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by ChipR4cam

I wouldn't do it until the motor is out.

asilver2001gt · 03-26-2006, 07:01 PM

headers on a 4.6 are a ****ing nightmare...kooks are the best but they are high dollar. if you want to stay with shorty's, jba makes great power but again the power gains are not worth the headache at this point.

broke · 03-26-2006, 07:57 PM

03 cobra's are only picking up a average of 15-20whp, at most, some others less. Im not even worrying about them till I yank the motor, not worth my time.

If i were to get some, MAC has really changed their quality up some especially with their longtubes, alot of 03/04 owners run their setup and are really impressed.

03-25-2006, 05:05 PM	#1
DSkeet IDK Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Jacksonville, AL Posts: 1,136	Header recommendations??? I think instead of changing my exhaust at the moment I am going to go ahead and get some headers since I have the restrictive stock ones still. What all do you people like??? __________________ --2005 Chevrolet Corvette C6 Z51-- --2007 Lexus GS350 AWD-- --1958 Plymouth Belvedere aka "Christine"--

03-25-2006, 05:42 PM	#2
97cobrasvt I got a good sugar moma Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: ON THE ROAD Posts: 1,196	Re: Header recommendations??? I would suggest BBK long tube headers . Yes they might be a little harder to put on but to me there worth it. Thats what I have on my cobra __________________ Bottled 89 Coupe

03-25-2006, 06:17 PM	#3
Wall96cobra ooooo cake!!! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Saks, AL Posts: 1,630	Re: Header recommendations??? Actually the stock manifolds are not that restrictive. They are a pain in the ass to install also. I wouldn't worry about it until you do a forged motor, you'll have the ability to make more than enough power to kill the stock short block with the stock manifolds.

03-25-2006, 06:56 PM	#5
1sicklx BamaMafia 4 Life Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Lake View, AL Posts: 2,577	Re: Header recommendations??? i went with Mac LT's on the 03 but never put it on the dyno to see what kind of gains they made. __________________ 1999 Ford F-150 Lariat

03-26-2006, 12:24 AM	#6
ChipR4cam You can call me mister. Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Plenty recovered. Posts: 3,518	Re: Header recommendations??? Yeah, headers are a huge PITA. Brian, Jonathan, Lee, and I took like 6 hours to do FRPP shortys one my car. I wouldn't do it until the motor is out.

03-26-2006, 07:01 PM	#9
asilver2001gt Dr Rob Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: my car is flat out retarded and lee likes it! Posts: 1,193	Re: Header recommendations??? headers on a 4.6 are a ****ing nightmare...kooks are the best but they are high dollar. if you want to stay with shorty's, jba makes great power but again the power gains are not worth the headache at this point. __________________ 2007 Z06--Bone Stock LS7 overpriced piece of plastic with a big ass motor 2006 Trailblazer SS: TrickFlow 215's Comp Cam 591/598 Fast 102 FLT Level VI The DD

03-26-2006, 07:57 PM	#10
broke Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Crestview, FL Posts: 92	Re: Header recommendations??? 03 cobra's are only picking up a average of 15-20whp, at most, some others less. Im not even worrying about them till I yank the motor, not worth my time. If i were to get some, MAC has really changed their quality up some especially with their longtubes, alot of 03/04 owners run their setup and are really impressed. __________________ 03 Cobra -- Sonic Blue 2.4 KB @ 23psi, IRS, Bolt On's 10.45@134