My 03 Terminator Cobra gets American Racing Headers (ARH)

Yes! finally my car gets a fresh set of ARH headers installed and the sound this car produces is next to none! stay for the whole video to get a sneak peek at the sound. Thanks for watching!
My exhaust setup:
ARH 1 3/4" w/ 3" offroad x pipe
part number = MT4-99134300LSNC
Bassani SS 2.5" catback system w/no baffles
part number = BE-4603C5
#terminatorcobra #americanracingheaders
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[@racequad9]

Big salute to you for doing this on your own and without a lift! My brother and I are installing a t56 magnum on the cobra sometime this month and this process seems harder. Keep posting videos, man. I enjoy what you're putting out!

[@loscar5oh]

I really appreciate you man! 🙏🏻 it's hard work but worth it at the end of the day.

[@mikeys7536]

Sounds amazing. Exhaust note is completely subjective. If you love it - that’s all that matters. I had a stock manifold with magnaflow catted x and borla stinger catback on mine and it was perfect for me. I always wanted long tubes but never made that leap.

[@loscar5oh]

Thanks, I agree 100 percent! Everyone has their own preferences. I saw a video on KZbin with a similar setup and thats what inspired me for my setup. I think these cars sound amazing without longtubes as well.

[@fast02gt]

You’re a living legend doing long tubes on the ground! Sounds nasty. I’m going to do the same setup, I just have a magnaflow cat back

[@loscar5oh]

Haha thanks man! The long tubes are probably the best mod I've done.

[@JerZeyFiveOh]

You made the install look really easy on camera, kudos.

[@loscar5oh]

Lol thanks man!

[@Bens1LE]

Stay with the Bassani, they are unmatched. Bad ass ride!

[@loscar5oh]

I appreciate it!

[@IamTony666]

Sounds sick! Headers would probably the only thing I wouldn’t touch. I’d get pulled over for noise and get state reff’d and all that work would be in vain. Noise and vehicle emissions is a big deal in the state I live.

[@azizshavershian2065]

such a badass video. can't wait to hear some flyby's. if possible try and get someone to drive next to you so we can hear some downshifts/sends :)

[@loscar5oh]

I appreciate it bro! 🙏🏻 I will definitely keep that in mind. I'm gonna try to record all kinds off different scenarios to capture the exhaust as best as possible.

[@paulciprus9582]

Nice car...I have a 2003 Redfire..same setup as yours..but with crower stage 3 cams..am going to put a set of Flowmaster Super 44 2 chamber mufflers on it just because I want a different sound..I've had the same exhaust since 2010..original owner...36,000 mi...again great car.

[@loscar5oh]

Thank you! Very awesome how your the original owner! That's so rare now days with these cars. I'm actually a fan of the flowmaster sound. These cars produce the best exhaust notes with any exhaust setup in my opinion.

[@OH3REDFIRESVT]

Sounds awesome! Congrats on doing that alone and no lift just jack stands

[@loscar5oh]

I appreciate it! It was definitely hard work but well worth it.

[@Wretched2JZ]

I can tell your excited and LOVE the car. Great video sir.

[@loscar5oh]

Absolutely happy how it turned out. Thanks bother 👍🏻

[@the__black__box]

Props for doing it at your house, can you make a video on how you jack up your Cobra and where you place the jackstands? I have an oil change coming up and dont wanna ruin the underside of the Cobra.

[@loscar5oh]

I appreciate it! Absolutely, I've had a few people ask for a video like that so it will be done really soon. 😎

[@tomkjr1]

Nice Job! My Cobra has the Bassani 3" pipes/catback with Kooks longtubes. They sound phenomenal just like yours!

[@loscar5oh]

Thank you! I've been wanted to hear a 3" catback but havnt had the chance. I would love to see the difference between the two with longtubes.

[@tomkjr1]

@@loscar5oh Once things warm up a bit more here in NJ, i plan to do a recording of the exhausts. I'll let you know so you can check it out.

[@loscar5oh]

@@tomkjr1 awesome id love to hear it!

[@Lethal_Venom]

Those sound great! These are the headers I've wanted to get for mine as well. I'll have them eventually but other things took priority first. Plus headers sound better on Torch Red Terminators.

[@loscar5oh]

Haha I like that last sentence 💪🏻 thanks man, I absolutely love how it sounds. It super loud versus my old setup.

[@Lethal_Venom]

@@loscar5oh Props to doing in on your back on concrete. I did that on my 94 Cobra, never again

[@loscar5oh]

@@Lethal_Venom thanks! There were times that I questioned myself why I decided to do it lol. But when when giving it revs, it was all worth it. Literally 3 weekends of work all in a 13 minute video 😅

[@SuperTonyValencia]

Wow what a badass!!!!! My dream car right here!!!!!!

[@loscar5oh]

Haha thank bro!

[@LordMelchiahX]

Beautiful car and awesome job man with that work...every Terminator owner dreads the long tube headers just for the work that needs to be done lol. You made it look easy. One question if I may....any clearance issues with the LTs and x pipe... especially do you notice it sits any lower or sags which could potentially scrape over bumps and whatnot? I've read about clearance issues with some LT headers so I wasn't sure how the ARH were. Your channel is awesome btw man. Not many terminator content out there these days....everyone got an S550 or S197 😂

[@edgarmonterrubio7399]

Sick man! Sounds amazing. Great job

[@loscar5oh]

I appreciate it man🙏🏻

[@jamiesvt]

Sounds good ! I have that same setup in that box for a year lol I am hoping to get a hoist in the spring and get it installed ! Great videos !

[@loscar5oh]

Thanks man! 🙌🏻 hopefully this video motivates you to get tours installed soon 😎💪🏻

[@joelgleason8078]

Awesome install! I appreciate all the time you took to include detail and explain how you did it. One question I have to ask is, did you have any clearance issues with the steering shaft or did you replace it with a solid?

[@loscar5oh]

Ofcourse! And I appreciate the comment! As far as clearance, the stock steering shaft works just fine with these ARH. That's a big reason why I went with these too. The only area I had some clearance issues was on the passenger side. The header has rubbed against the transmission tunnel slightly but not very much.

[@tomriggs699]

Sounds amazing!

[@ivanpena1212]

That cobra is amazing 👍👍👍

[@loscar5oh]

Thanks bro! 🙏🏻

[@pwrshots]

have them on my 04 mach1. great headers

[@marioguerrero1305]

I know the headers definitely give half the sound but, bassani really does sound better than flowmaster thunder mufflers imo. Before my recent purchase I was stuck between bassani and pypes m80

[@Wretched2JZ]

Finally watching!

[@Wretched2JZ]

Sounds great man! The flow is so awesome! I’ll have to get some now 🙄.. Thanks man lol

[@loscar5oh]

The sound is definitely intoxicating 😅

[@Wretched2JZ]

@@loscar5oh yea what would do it for me is a comparison video. Try the same angles and distance from the exhaust you were prior. But do one than the other. I’d love to notice the difference! Plus be a cool video!!

[@loscar5oh]

@@Wretched2JZ I'd have to see if I have any footage of the previous setup. I guess of should of recorded some revs before taking it off 😕

[@Wretched2JZ]

@@loscar5oh haha yea I figured you may have. Or wait didn’t you have the baffles in anyways? Because that in itself changes it a lot!

[@Wretched2JZ]

@@loscar5oh guess we would have to compare it against my old setup 😆

[@MikeDawson1]

that sounds amazing! I don't really like the way the bassani mid-length headers sound on my 03, trying to decide if I should go back to stock or go ARH full length like yours. I'd love to hear yours in person some time to help me decide! (I'm in Plano)

[@loscar5oh]

Hey Mike! I'd definitely go long tubes. I'd be happy to show you how mine sounds one of these days 🙌🏻

[@MikeDawson1]

@@loscar5oh btw I fixed what I didn't like about my headers - I changed the catback from Mac to Magnaflow, and now it doesn't sound boomy and drone-y anymore

[@Wretched2JZ]

Watching again 👍👍

[@topherA1]

Sick video - nice job and sound great. Question, did I see a light from your trunk keyhole? Is that a camera?

[@loscar5oh]

I appreciate it 🙏🏻 yea I installed a backup camera in place if the trunk lock 😁 I made a video about it if your interested.

[@justin.c_svt]

Nice work. Looks good.

[@loscar5oh]

I appreciate it man!

[@artstoker172]

Thank you

[@everythinguneed5210]

04 cobra owner here...sounds gd brother....just like mine!!!!! got longtubes on mine as well!!

[@loscar5oh]

Thanks brother! We gotta open up the beautiful sound these cars produce!💪🏻

[@jimcallicoat]

I put Kooks long tube headers and their off-road X pipe on my cobra years ago I don’t know if the performance bump was worth the cost but the car sounds much better. Also taking the k member out to make installation easier is a pain! Also if you reinstall your EGR and your oil dipstick can also be a little problematic.

[@loscar5oh]

I don't think there's much performance gains but I did it mainly for the sound. Surprisingly, my car is making the same boost with the long tubes verus stock manifolds. It was definitely a pain but well worth it bro! My car had the egr deleted so I capped it off.

[@jimcallicoat]

@@loscar5oh I still have a stock blower and a 2.93 pulley my boost is at 12 pounds I think it went down maybe a pound. But I did pick up like 30 hp in about 70 pounds of torque on 93 octane. I’ve had my car since 2007 I can’t find a reason to get rid of it I’d have to pay too much money to replace the performance it provides. I enjoy your videos I hope you continue making them!

[@69chevnova1]

Did you have to have the headers loose for the dipstick re installation? Or can you do it with the headers already installed? I just mounted my driver side and forgot to put the dipstick in place while bolting it up. Its all bolted together and I'm having a hell of a time putting the dipstick back on

[@jimcallicoat]

@@69chevnova1 Had to loosen the header to make sure everything lined up no issues.

[@MrSquadify]

Awesome job man! I know from experience, it’s not a fun task. On the ball flange where the 2.5 inch cat back meets the 3 inch X pipe - did you do any modding like get an adapter? I have a 3inch system all the way back but was thinking of switching to a 2.5 cat back so curious what’s required OR if it will bolt up without any issues. Thanks!

[@loscar5oh]

Thanks man! So for the ball flange, ARH offers the 3" x pipe for either a 2.5" or 3". In my case I got the one for the 2.5" catback. Is there a particular reason why your thinking about going to a 2.5"?

[@fordnut4914]

Did you feel any power gains from the new set up?

[@thehellfox3423]

If you need to get these apart down the road to take the off road legs off and add cats for inspection (if they have that in your state) just use liquid wrench or wd 40, spray it in the split where the pipes meet and they come off with a little bit of wiggling, sometimes with the persuasion of a rubber mallet but normally the wd 40 or liquid wrench in the split does the trick. Without it, you'll never get them off.

[@loscar5oh]

I appreciate the tip! I will definitely consider doing this if they give me issues down the road.

[@thehellfox3423]

@@loscar5oh No prob man, I have the same headers on my 03 terminator and bought the cats and off road legs. I had to change them out because I moved to a county in Georgia with emissions. Took about 10 mins to change out and once I got the inspection done changed them back out again. Super easy. Using antiseize is something I've never thought of so the next time I pull them off I'll be sure to do that as well.

[@LegendMuscle]

very nice review

[@bosolaRUST]

I am really wanting to get arh long tubes and off road x pipe for my 2013 5.0 and was wondering about some things. First off, how bad is the smell with the catless setup? I'll be running the corsa extreme axle back, factory over axle pipes, and factory resonators. Would the resonators and corsa extremes eliminate some of the catless smell? Second, the sound, how loud is it really? I have done my research and listened to videos on youtube and really like the sound, but it's hard to tell how loud it really is over youtube you know. Since I daily my 5.0 I don't want to regret going catless you know. Third, the obdll sensors, would the tune get rid of the check engine light that comes on after going catless? Lastly, inspection/emissions. I also live in Texas, the montgomery county area which requires emmsions. Would I just be able to drive to a neighboring county that doesn't require emissions to get it inspected? Also, have you had any problems with getting your inspection sticker at all? Thanks in advance for your or anyone's answers!

[@loscar5oh]

Very nice, I had a 13" gt myself. Going to a catless setup you will still smell some fumes but not as compared to an off road setup. I had arh headers mated onto a corsa xtreme catback on my 2015 mustang gt. I also had cats on it. The setup was honestly super loud. Inside the car wasn't bad at all but cold starts were the worst. I later switch to the corsa sport catback and that was the best decision I made. If your daily your car then I highly suggest you get the corsa sports over the xtreme. Now, your using your factory resonators which will definitely help tone down the volume. But as far as smell, the resonators don't eliminate that. The smell won't be bad at all honestly. As far as emissions, you should be able to pass with having those hi Flo cats from ARH. Good luck man and thanks for watching my video 🙌🏻

[@CesarHermosilloSVT03]

Good Job man!!! 👍🏼

[@loscar5oh]

Thanks man!! 🙏🏻

[@jasonmitchell7677]

I had to tap a small dent in one of the primary tubes for clearance. Also, the EGR tubing was a chore. They otherwise fit great. Man, that was big job to do on the garage floor. The headers made my car quieter surprisingly. I'm guessing the velocities are lower??

[@jasonmitchell7677]

Also, after a tune, it made 50 more pounds of torque at the wheel.

[@loscar5oh]

Did you use an aftermarket k member? I didn't have to modify the headers. They fit well. It's crazy how your car got quieter lol. What catback are you using?

[@jasonmitchell7677]

@@loscar5oh I did the 1 and 7/8 so it may have been a little tighter. It has cat delete with 3 inch magnaflows. They are the non chambered pass through style. It's on a torch red tenth. Looks like your car.

[@jasonmitchell7677]

Stock k member. It absolutely had to be removed.

[@loscar5oh]

@@jasonmitchell7677 very nice man. I bet it sounds really good! Perhaps that extra 1/8" diameter would affect something. Where exactly did you have to clearance it?

[@DiablitoSpeedz]

Dope !

[@Wretched2JZ]

Did you buy that engine hoist thing? How much do those run? What a job so far only 5 min in.

[@loscar5oh]

Yea I bought it at harbor freight for like $80 plus tax. It's a nice tool to have. I will definitely use it again in the future for other mods I'd like to do.

[@Wretched2JZ]

@@loscar5oh sweet! I’ve never even used one before. Always just used a hoist but hated the legs of the hoist getting in the way under the car ! So this is great

[@CheesusSVT]

Looks like a lot of work, but looking really nice! 😁

[@loscar5oh]

Yes a lot of work but it was definitely worth it 😄

[@TheNightmare692009]

I lowered the motor about a foot and it was a breeze installing longtubes.

[@Wretched2JZ]

Anything done to your transmission for upgrades? Any issues with it? Curious how they hold up! I love the stock t56

[@loscar5oh]

It feels great honestly. It has a 26 spline input shaft and a spec clutch along with the firewall adjuster and quadrant. When I bought the car I had yhe throw out bearing replaced as well as the shift fork with oem Ford racing parts.

[@Wretched2JZ]

@@loscar5oh Nice I figured you had all the right little stuff done already! Yea some feel different from another. My current sonic feels stiffer and more rigid vs my DSG which was still pretty stiff. Cause I missed it when I went to magnum. But I felt my friends stock trans and MGW shifter and his was sloppy feeling 😬. He actually thought his was stiff until he felt my shifter. His car has 15k miles too! It’s funny, although these cars were all “the same” technically, there very very different one to another.

[@Wretched2JZ]

@@loscar5oh mod you need this year is sub frame connectors!! Those are a must!

[@Daywalker78]

I'm installing this same setup on mine, did you re-use your factory studs and nuts or did you use the grade 8 header bolts that come with the kit? 🤔

[@loscar5oh]

I reused all factory studs and nuts. I just made sure I cleaned them well before re installing 👍🏻😎

[@Daywalker78]

@@loscar5oh Dope, I don't have the space or tools for this job so a shop is doing it. They highly suggested I use grade 8 bolts, either theirs or ARP. What are your thoughts 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@loscar5oh]

@@Daywalker78 I was advised by a friend who works on a lot of terminators to just use the factory ones so that's what I did. Either way I'm sure you can't go wrong with whatever you choose.

[@bryangodt6749]

From start to finish how long did it take you to install?

[@CoyoteDAworld]

Never seen so many svt cobras dudes in a comment section lol

[@loscar5oh]

We stay close as a community 😎 not many terminator cobra owners out there you know.

[@SpoolsG]

Hey I was wondering if the steering shaft went between the tubes of the headers or if it runs on the outside of the headers?

[@dbsimms63]

Great job. What part of Texas are you located?

[@loscar5oh]

Thanks! I'm in the texoma area, so north Texas.

[@dbsimms63]

@@loscar5oh Carrollton here. Would love to see your car if you come down this way. Want to help me install my ARH headers, I got the same ones you did. I'll buy the steaks and beer😁

[@loscar5oh]

@@dbsimms63 ofcourse brother it would be cool to check yours out as well! I'd be more than happy to provide advice on how to do the install 😄 are you in the DFW terminator Facebook group?

[@dbsimms63]

@@loscar5oh yes I am

[@i.k.9212]

Looking at these same headers but torn between getting the ARH catted or OR/X pipe. Do you get the exhaust smell in the cabin with your OR/X with these long tube headers?

[@loscar5oh]

Thats understandable. You can always get both mid pipes and switch from one to the other depending one what you like best. There's is a slight smell but I think ARH is the best in that aspect becuase of the slip fit design.

[@artstoker172]

Have you had any problems with heat or other issues with the long tubes

[@loscar5oh]

No issues til this day. The one thing I'd reccomend is just re tightening the clamps as they may get a little loose after the first drive. I also noticed that the passenger header was sighting rubbing against the firewall/trans tunnel but very very minimal.

[@dannydaniggaz23]

Im looking to get a set of headers for a cobra as well, just curious if there wouldve been any advantage on going with 1 7/8?

[@loscar5oh]

You won't regret it man. It's one of the best mods I've done. As far as the primary size, my tuner reccomend I go with 1 3/4". He said anything bigger than that wouldn't be necessary. I don't think there's a huge advantage. It may make a difference if you were making big power like 1k to wheels.

[@dannydaniggaz23]

@Loscar5oh gotcha, thanks for the info man, love the sound came out great!!

[@sabinoguzman7780]

Hey bro quick question did you have any problems with the stock k member and long tubes ?

[@loscar5oh]

No problems bro. It may be a little tight in certain areas but the headers clear fine.

[@sabinoguzman7780]

@@loscar5oh thanks bro Ima Oder some this week you got the 1-3/4 ? Right ?

[@loscar5oh]

@@sabinoguzman7780 awesome! thats what I got.

[@arthurmonroe1918]

I have an ARH headers & x pipe combo getting put on soon.. can I still put a cat back system on it or would it only allow for a axle back to be put on due to the x pipe ?

[@loscar5oh]

You can still put on any catback you like. The ARH x pipe has the flanges that bolt up to a catback.

[@ryanlucascarrasco]

I need a cobra

[@SG-nl2uk]

What? Made you go with 1-3/4?Why not one and seven eighths

[@loscar5oh]

@@SG-nl2uk that's what my tuner reccomend for my setup

[@dbsimms63]

I'm surprised you didn't go with a tubular K-member when you did the headers

[@loscar5oh]

Yea its something I definitely want to do down the road. I just didn't want to invest in that as one thing would lead to another.

[@dbsimms63]

@@loscar5oh 😂🤣😂

[@dbsimms63]

@@loscar5oh I'm going to do that when I install the headers, a one stop, get it done scenario

[@loscar5oh]

@@dbsimms63 that's the way to go! I like working on my car so it will give me an excuse to drop the k member again 😄

[@dbsimms63]

@@loscar5oh hey you can use mine to get practice so when you do yours

[@fast02gt]

I just did long tubes on my 04, did you need a tune after? I’m running leaner after.

[@loscar5oh]

Per my tuner he said I didn't need a tune revision. It may be best to check with your to see what they say.

[@fast02gt]

@@loscar5oh yea he said to datalog and it showed lean on my wideband. Probably need to add some fuel, I’m ported FBO.

[@MrTitans1989]

What off road xpipe are you running? I can not find any online for my 03

[@loscar5oh]

Its the one that comes with the ARH headers

[@markbrouk7857]

I have these with magnaflow mufflers move them

[@jamesjackalone5486]

I'm debating ARH or Stainless works.

[@loscar5oh]

I cant really speak for stainless works but im loving my ARH. Can't go wrong with either or

[@EdgarCruz-pn7mc]

What size rear wheels are they

[@dbsimms63]

Did you use MIL eliminators since you are using the off-road x pipe?

[@loscar5oh]

No I didn't need them as the car was tuned with an off road x pipe prior to the header install.

[@Jesussavesyouandme]

Why didn’t you get ceramic coated?

[@loscar5oh]

They are made out of t304 stainless steel so they shouldn't corrode

[@rickytate9515]

Hey did the headers bungs come plugged

[@loscar5oh]

No bung was included

[@rickytate9515]

@@loscar5oh I’m sorry I met bung caps

[@aliostad2268]

quick question I just got my 13/4 American racing headers which it's 3 inches and I want to get the Bassani cutback which is 2.5 inches for my 2004 mach 1 what connector you think I should use from 3 inches to 2.5 inch

[@loscar5oh]

If you ordered the kit new, it should have given you the option to choose between the 2.5" or 3.0" collector at the mid pipe. If you ordered the 3" collector, then you may have to get new connectors welded on but im not sure about that tbh.

[@aliostad2268]

Actually once ordered the ARH 134 it doesn't have an option for the x pype to be 2.5 inch beside 3 inch. However I just look that there are bassani exhaust with 3 inch I'm not sure if that fits :( im confused what to do.

[@loscar5oh]

@Ali Ostad ok, so when choosing the x pipe size, it gives two options. The options are 3"x2.5" or 3"x3". If you get the 2.5" bassani catback then choose the 3"x2.5". If you get the 3" bassani catback then choose the 3"x3" option. The x pipe itself is 3", but the collector is what changes in size depending on the size catback you will use. I hope this helps.

[@aliostad2268]

@@loscar5oh I ordered the American racing headers since a week. And it just said 1-3/4 "3" and doesn't says anything in another side. sadly :( but I didn't order the exhaust yet .

[@loscar5oh]

@Ali Ostad I would just contact the company who you ordered from and ask what size outlet will be on the mide pipe. That way you know which catback to order.

[@Fuel5789]

What size tires do you run on the back??

[@loscar5oh]

I have 315 35 17s. Currently on my oem 17x9 wheels but I just bought some 17x10.5s that I will be installing soon.

[@mikerichardson3017]

What part of TX are you?

[@loscar5oh]

Texoma region

[@11markis]

Is that color Competition Orange?

[@loscar5oh]

Its torch red

[@11markis]

@@loscar5oh Okay. Thanks!

[@illuminaughty2929]

I could have done this install with vise grips

[@vlonvx]

can the headers fit in normal gt 99-04?

[@loscar5oh]

I don't think these exact ones will fit but im sure ARH makes a set for the 2V 4.6l

[@Sloimer]

Time stamp for the revs?

[@loscar5oh]

Sorry I don't understand. What do you mean by time stamp? 🤔

[@rm20235]

Man those stock manifolds are ugly! Great work!

[@loscar5oh]

Lol definitely! Thanks! 🙏🏻

[@STANGm06deGT]

Sounds good but I prefer the deeper old school sound of an off road H pipe over the raspiness of an X but opinions are like ass holes…..

[@boxcarent.3147]

Not engine sustained , engine suspended.

[@loscar5oh]

The support bar sustains the engine.

[@boxcarent.3147]

@@loscar5oh both correct.

[@boxcarent.3147]

@@loscar5oh I like your vids a ton, I have the same car.

[@the__black__box]

why ARH over Kooks? im deciding on headers right now please help

[@the__black__box]

Also what engine support brace is that?

[@loscar5oh]

Its from harbor freight www.harborfreight.com/1000-lb-capacity-engine-support-bar-96524.html

[@robertmunoz4323]

How long did the whole job take?

[@loscar5oh]

Hard to say since I did it on two weekends but perhaps 8-12 hours. Just taking my time you know.