Long Tube Header Installation | NewEdge Mustang GT | Part 2

Welcome to PART 2 IN THE SERIES! PART 2 today we will be showing a STEP by STEP installation process of the BBK Long Tube Headers, BBK catted x-pipe, and Maximum Motorsports Motor Mounts. Stay tuned for the last video of the series you won't wanna miss it!
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[@WiseRebellion]

Can’t wait for the sound!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Make sure to have the bell on so you don’t miss when the video is dropped

[@mikejames1860]

I've watched more than 12 or 15 or so of these videos you guys the first ones to actually do engine support

[@RatchetWrenches]

Really? Well it’s definitely an important step. When you take the motor mounts out you take all the support of the engine away and it’s putting all the strain and tension on the connecting point where the trans and engine meet. But also you can put a jack stand or jack under the engine, but it makes it hard to remove the k member when you have that in your way

[@mikedugan671]

The kid in the grey shirt loves hearing himself talk

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yes he does haha

[@katherinekritzer5577]

LMAOOO

[@mzuniga7979]

Waiting on part3. Great job guys. Keep up the great work.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks! And It should be up tonight or tomorrow! Just doing some finishing touches

[@quarawlisstafford487]

Respect emphasizing on producing quality guides

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks that’s what we’re here for!

[@SuperEpiphonelespaul]

Just spent a very long time working on the passenger flange bolt lower one on my 1998 Mustang Gt Atlantic blue, doing a Pi engine swap and I just wanted to thank you Gents for your time!

[@daniellerodriguez2150]

Keep up the hard work boys!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks Danielle!

[@aaronsmith5259]

Great video guys! Watched this probably 30 times and, even though doing everything solo by myself from the floor in my garage, was able to do it exactly as you guys did. Thanks a lot. Only issue were some sizes of bolts or nuts weren't the same.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you and that's awesome glad we could help you out! Yea you'll always run into small issues like that

[@parrspeed8590]

Awesome!!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks 🙏

[@ford4life761]

That pony is about to come to life

[@schaeferbrown2527]

Nice to see guys do it in the real world 👍

[@RatchetWrenches]

That's what we do!

[@ford4life761]

Damn wish I had friends with your experience I would love to do this

[@danr355]

Just did one on a cobra svt. Hope the starter doesnt quit. One hell of a job to do.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Let's hope it doesn't but oh yeah it's definitely a pain in the ass job that's for sure

[@michaeltemple8333]

Good job on saying the size of many of the bolts. Nice video.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you!

[@everyday80sdude86]

Nice job guys! When are you coming to install mine. You guys made it look more than doable. Great video. Thank you

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you, And hahah if only. It’s not a hard job it’s more just tedious! You can do it !

[@sschu2223]

Hey you grease heads made a pretty good video. Thanks

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you! We appreciate that greatly

[@TheNightmare692009]

Im installing American Racing long tubes with my new motor and tubeler k-member this fall in my garage by myself. Still debating the best way to go about it. Thinking about bolting motor with longtubes to the trans and that to the K-member then sliding it all under the car and seeing if I can get it all to bolt up to the body that way. If it will bolt up I wont have to worry about fighting individual parts.

[@boomerpaschall]

Best video for hedder removal on the sn95 etc chassis. Ridiculous job to drop everything and whatnot geeze.. Thanks and nice wrenching, be safe, salute

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you! We’re glad we can provide a good tutorial for ya!

[@boomerpaschall]

@@RatchetWrenches Amen & atta boys. keep at it

[@RatchetWrenches]

@@boomerpaschall if you have any questions about the install just let us know! We’ll be happy to help if you tackle it yourself

[@boomerpaschall]

@@RatchetWrenches Supper cool to offer, thanks my dood,! Yeah that's the plan.! She's back up on jacks in the driveway, ready to go rounds again... If I get stuck in give a holler, really appreciated.

[@carguymike6004]

You guys get better and better #day1fan

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you! And yes I always see you commenting

[@ford4life761]

Headers looks good

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you we appreciate the compliments! Yeah it definitely helps to have a mechanic to assist with these more difficult projects. It did wake the mustang up and sounds great now

[@ford4life761]

@@RatchetWrenches yes I want headers for mine too it's just not wanting to bring it to the shop I need to find like two people to help me with it looks like it's a all day job but the after math would be bad ass

[@picwick57]

Great team work guys! My stepson is restoring a 96 gt 4.6 & needs a new exhaust system as well! has headers now, but leaking & rest of exhaust was all welded together & will replace with a BBK system front to back. wish we were Stateside prices are crazy here in Canada!!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks Rick we appreciate that. Best of luck to him, they are fun easy cars to work on hope the exhaust turns out like he wants, BBK is a great brand

[@picwick57]

@@RatchetWrenches We are expecting parts in this week so took it all apart this weekend getting ready in advance! My advantage though not to brag is that I have hoist & all the necessities like, Hydraulic freestanding tranny jack on wheels to support & wheel out the cradle. we are also replacing the steering shaft to help eliminate steering wheel play using the Borgeson shaft, hopefully solve that issue. All in all you guys have put together an awesome series of vids in regards to the teardown & have benefited to facilitate the task at hand! Yep, the beer is going down real good!! Can here the exhaust roar already! using varitune mufflers to add a little spice...

[@typhoonsteamcleaning4930]

Agreed $1100 Cad for BBK longtubes & $1000 for matching xpipe is absolutely nuts! With install were looking at a 3k exhaust system!

[@casperz33]

Man I've been on a watching spree on all these New Edge videos honestly bought a Mustang a week ago and Idk nothing about them but learning little by little through your videos 😎 Big thumbs up & subscribed for sure 👍🏻 Also, hope we can do a photoshoot someday lol planning on making my mustang look really aggressive and hopefully later on supercharge or turbocharge

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks that means a lot! They are awesome cars and so customizable. Take good care of it they are respected for sure! And supercharger / turbo is what I’m deciding between at the moment.

[@MichaelZorn2]

With as much as you took that k member apart would have been such an opportune time for a tubular k remember. Great video

[@RatchetWrenches]

Very true, but we just spent a lot on the headers we didn’t have the money at the time for that 😬

[@MichaelZorn2]

@@RatchetWrenches I can understand that.

[@39nitsua]

Awesome job guys!! Just a little tip next time you do one. Use the transverse bar to lower the engine further down.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thank you. And yes we know but we didn’t have access to one so we made it work with the support bar

[@39nitsua]

Ratchet Wrenches sorry I call it something different. Transverse bar and support bar are the same. You just loosen the giant “wingnuts” and it’ll lower the engine. I know the strap wasn’t gonna let that happen lol. Another thing that works is take off the alternator and use the alternator bolts ran almost all the way in and attach the chain that way. Anyway sorry for the constructive criticism!! Seriously thought best write up for us guys without the luxury of a car lift!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Oh okay yeah that makes sense! And no we appreciate the criticism to be honest it helps us out and improve! Thank you. But yeah we really just need a lift to make life easier hahah

[@39nitsua]

Ratchet Wrenches Anytime! I look forward to seeing more videos!!

[@justincorbean7091]

It’s about damn time I’ve seen a thorough video for this that wasn’t recorded 15 years ago with a potato

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hahahah that's why we had to do it! There was practically nothing on youtube that was good quality. Glad you enjoyed 👍🏼

[@FullThrottleGarage69]

"I'm so sore" "I'm so tired" 😂😂 boyz boyz... must not be from Texas!

[@albertelly18]

I have a broken header bolt thats in the block creating an exhaust leak. Now i see why the muffler shop wants to charge me 500. Respect fellas🤙🏽🍻

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah it's a lot of labor that's for sure!!

[@JavierSN95]

Did you guys had any clearance issue with the steering shaft and the header on the driver side?

[@RatchetWrenches]

From what I remember during the installation I don’t think we had any issues with that.

[@shooterboyroy3690]

Did you use mil 02 simulator sensors ? So there was no check engine light?

[@RatchetWrenches]

We didn't nope. I just clear the code with my SCT scanner

[@Tittyboyflvcko]

So did you have any trouble with the engine oil dipstick tube ?? Fitment wise cause mine seems to touch the long tubes

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah you have to buy a flexible one. I bought mine from CJ Pony Parts

[@samuelwotring633]

It looks like a lot of fun what about the new dipstick you didn't show how it fit in? And was it worth all that work for the added performance? I've always stayed with stock headers he seemed to work just about as good as the long tubes?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Samuel Wotring we didn’t even bother putting the dipstick in, we haven’t gotten around to getting it yet. But yeah the install was horrible lol but overall yes worth it it. Low end tq is through the roof and the sound is always a plus.

[@alexyoung1243]

ok i know im a bit late on the video but do you think i could get the bbk headers on a automatic

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah you can I’m pretty sure they won’t vary based on transmission but if not this exact one it’ll be something very similar

[@OperatorGhostShadow]

Hey man thanks for this tutorial, I been turn down by a couple shops so I’m in process of doing this myself with the help from you guys, Question do you have to remove the whole steering rack or just those two bolt that’s holding it in the front and also can you use the Stock oil dipstick as well?

[@AzalofForossa]

How did it end up going? I'm doing it now, tried to not drop the k but the passenger side is impossible to not drop the k member. Drivers side went in just fine though.

[@chevylanier7468]

So I have to dent the 2 pipes around steering arm or just the 1 primary to fit the linkage?

[@RatchetWrenches]

I'm not sure my BBK long tubes came pre dented to clear everything. Do you have BBK or a different brand?

[@wxgerss8924]

I can’t find long tubes that are a budget price and work on a automatic. I have a 03 GT I need help please.

[@seymon4869]

You need a tune after that? I want to put long tube headers in my 98 2v

[@RatchetWrenches]

I don't think you absolutely need a tune after but it'll definitely help! You're adding a lot more air flow to the system

[@fairfax_fran5109]

Rip outer tie rods 🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@joshuahiggins5313]

Yeah he destroyed that with the hammer… not cool! But video is awesome.

[@brian.daniel]

Great vid! Watched it several times already. My 2003 GT is currently on jack stands with the whole front end torn out and I’m in the middle of putting my BBK long tubes in. I’m putting the drivers side headers on and I can’t seem to get the oil dip stick to line up. How do I need to run it? I bought a set of Maximum Motorsports motor mounts, do I run the dipstick between the motor mount and the engine block? I fought with it for an hour last night before finally giving up. Thanks!!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks so much! We’re glad we can be of assistance. I forget if we mentioned it in the video it’s been so long but you cannot run the stock oil dip stick with the long tube headers. You will need to buy an aftermarket flexible oil dip stick in order to get around those huge headers. We apologize if we forgot to put that in the video but I currently don’t run a dip stick I still need to order a flexible one.

[@brian.daniel]

Ratchet Wrenches ok thanks. If you mentioned it in the video I definitely missed it. I’ll bypass the dipstick for now. I was afraid to drive it without a dipstick for fear that oil would leak out. Long tubes are a pain in the rear......especially by myself but I’m glad to have videos like yours to help me step by step along the way! I’m definitely subscribing to your channel now! Thanks again!

[@RatchetWrenches]

You should be fine without the dipstick for a while, I’ve been driving it for over a year no problem but now that you bring it up I will be ordering a flexible one soon! And they really are a pain in the neck but gives the car such a unique exhaust tone and adds power so it’s worth it! Be sure to check out some of our other videos we have a bunch on the mustang and we are installing aftermarket camshafts soon too

[@Septagrim]

can you do this and not have to buy an x or h pipe? im currently swapping engines and i decided to buy headers, but do bbk long tubes connect to the rest of the exhaust normally?

[@RatchetWrenches]

No they won't. They come much farther down then stock manifolds do so you'll need a shorter mid pipe to account for that

[@Septagrim]

​@Ratchet Wrenches alright thank ya. I just bought an ebay one and I'll fabricate it to fit

[@isaaceller8596]

is it required to have different motor mounts for long tubes?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Nope you could keep the stock motor mounts if you want as far as I'm aware

[@r6crashin]

Did you use the old x pipe or was that a new one? Doing the same conversion wondering how you connected them. Thanks

[@RatchetWrenches]

I used the old xpipe for a while we had to buy exhaust clamps from the store and kind of piece it together since it's not a direct bolt up. Thr O/R xpipe sounds so good with the LT's

[@macvoodoo123]

Can I attached the headers to new heads and install them at in the car like that?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Should be able to yeah

[@codyhutchinson9528]

I’m putting a new engine in my car this week In my case would it be easier to just disconnect the exhaust and pull the engine out with the stock manifolds connected ? Instead of taking the car apart . This was I can just bolt the long tubes on the new engine and drop it in

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yes absolutely. Install the long tubes with the engine out of the car you'll save hours of tough work.

[@brandonfaletti1472]

Is it necessary to take the rack off the kmember?

[@RatchetWrenches]

No it’s not necessary we just wanted to take everything that could be in the way. Looking back at it we didn’t need to remove that

[@Westhelockpicker]

This is one of those jobs that I'm more than happy to pay a garage to do it. Especially for those of us that don't have a lift

[@RatchetWrenches]

I agree 😂 it was a huge undertaking and a ton of work on the ground

[@ryanseubert6666]

did you end up needing to get a flexible oil tube ?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yes I did

[@joshuahiggins5313]

I heard something about replacing the stock dipstick somewhere else what did you guys do with it?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah the stock dip stick won't work. You have to buy a flexible one. We bought one off of Summit Racing

[@joshuahiggins5313]

@@RatchetWrenches is that all I need for the header and X-pipe combo? I heard you suggest new motor mounts but that’s optional?

[@dumbmonk8047]

Would they fit a 03 grand marquis?

[@RatchetWrenches]

They might actually yeah! I would definitely conduct some research before you buy them but from pictures it looks like they would

[@ericwagner413]

Hey did you guys use solid motor mounts or rubber ones?? I need to know!

[@RatchetWrenches]

I had Maximum Motorsport solid motor mounts but I believe you can use the polyurethane ones also

[@sk8ingbeast4life]

Did you have to use the after market motor mounts for the pipes to fit?

[@sk8ingbeast4life]

Do stock still fit with the long tubes

[@RatchetWrenches]

The stock motor mounts will work and fit, but I highly suggest upgrading them while you have everything apart.

[@ceansilorcaso5820]

Hi guys, I have 2001 Bullitt with long tube headers and x-pipe with not catalytic converter. But I see you guys have two maybe "after market" catalytic converters? Because, I want to put the catalytic converters but the fumes is to much for me. Thanks.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yes after we installed the long tubes we installed a BBK xpipe that contained catalytic converters and that reduces the fumes out the back by a significant amount.

[@ceansilorcaso5820]

@@RatchetWrenches Thanks I think I will have to do that to the 2001 Bullitt I just bought since the previous owner deleted.

[@tyuspoletti]

Do the longtubes make it impossible to remove the trans. I feel like mine are in the way and need to put a new clutch in

[@RatchetWrenches]

I'm not sure honestly.. they might. They do make it inconvenient for a lot of things in the engine bay.

[@The412Devil]

You ever figure that out cause that's the reason I'm here lol. Gonna be so much work to remove that right header

[@guitaristwagner]

Could you in theory just tilt the k member to the side instead or removing it entirely?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Justin Wagner I’m not sure all the forums say the only way is to remove tit all together. Even with the k member out it was extremely tight. So I’m gonna say no but It might be possible

[@firstonraceday1927]

It would be easier if you sprayed on blaster

[@xfactor3300yds]

If we need remove the transmission, will the BBK longtubes let you or do you have to remove them?

[@RatchetWrenches]

It should be tight but I don’t see them interfering with the trans. I’m sure you can snake around them

[@xfactor3300yds]

@@RatchetWrenches thanks man, love the channel

[@RatchetWrenches]

@@xfactor3300yds no problem, and thanks man!

[@fredduncan1610]

Great video, but after about 5 minutes in I realized it’s better to pay a few extra bucks and have a shop do it😁

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks! Hahah depending on the shop it might be more then "a few extra bucks" but if you have the money go for it!

[@everyday80sdude86]

I have heard that Automatic New Edges can't use long tubes. Is this true? I hope not. Thanks

[@RatchetWrenches]

There isn’t much on the internet unfortunately, some people say MAC LT’s fit but I haven’t found a definitive answer on that. I would reach out to a company and see what they say.

[@petrolhead8851]

You know you sacrifice a good amount of power those headers are supposed to give when you hammer and dent the primaries right? I get the clearance issues you must have but that’s the worst thing you can do if you’re looking to make power out of them. Other than that, you guys did an amazing job at explaining how to install headers on a 94-04 mustang, you guys were very thorough and clear about it! Good video man!

[@RatchetWrenches]

Not sure if you know but they come like that from BBK. I'm sure they've tested them and are true to what they say the gains are so I'm not really sure how much power you would actually lose. But thank you! We tried to provide a detailed video since there really aren't any others online

[@petrolhead8851]

@@RatchetWrenches that’s weird! My brothers long tube headers were not like that for his 95 gt, I know I know, different motor, different clearance issues, but they didn’t come all bent looking like that, that’s weird! You guys definitely have the most detailed video for sure! It honestly gave me hopes on doing it myself but I’m not going to do long tubes till I swap out my cobra b-heads for my built 01 cobra c-heads, then I’ll do some kooks long tubes

[@curtishouseman9542]

@@petrolhead8851 Someone who thinks they know it all and tries to sound intelligent. BBK headers come that way braniac.

[@justinjohnson2657]

New here... If the engine is already out for bottom end mods, there's really no need to pull the K member, right? I mean it would probably be a bit more challenging to guide the engine down into place with long tubes, but it should work just fine, right? I didn't see anybody else talk about it in comments and I don't like to assume lol.

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks for stopping by! But yes if the engine is out you can install those parts easier yes. There’s no need for the k member to be removed. Like you said it might be challenging to line back up when installing but it’s defiantly doable! If I had the engine out I wouldn’t remove the k member that’s for sure. More work in my opinion!

[@justinjohnson2657]

@@RatchetWrenches Good deal, thanks for solid advice & quick reply! :) Stay speedy!

[@topgama6622]

Damn bro bam mangera 😅

[@RatchetWrenches]

Lol we get this comment so much 😂

[@andrewmapes8205]

Didn't want to do the egr delete while you were rite there?

[@RatchetWrenches]

It would’ve been a smart move definitely we just didn’t have it on our agenda that weekend

[@tonymontana4349]

Just a crazy question so now it became a 7 cylinder after smashing one of the tubes closed ? I’m lost won’t that mess up the head

[@RatchetWrenches]

BBK intentionally bends the one pipe in order to make the header fit

[@tonymontana4349]

To me that’s impossible if how that’s done wouldn’t that close the chamber and limit the exhaust to come out? Please don’t take it in the wrong way but to me that’s almost impossible

[@RatchetWrenches]

@@tonymontana4349 yeah I mean what you’re saying makes sense but they truly do come that way from the supplier and I’m sure they engineered it that way and somehow accounted for how that bend would disrupt the exhaust flow and possibly damage the head etc. we’re not engineers so we’re not sure exactly but the fact that they’re a very reputable company and have been producing this kit for a while I’m sure it’s “safe” for the head

[@tonymontana4349]

I just saw pics of their actual product with that part smashed in I thought u guys did that to be honest that to me is impossible it is a major defect from what u call reputable I’m from the 90s and reputable they are not they are known for makin shorty headers like every other company kooks is a reputable company even mac was a great company bbk is only around because other companies stop makin headers Chinese companies took over the header industry for a fraction of what they cost Nonetheless if it worked for u it’s good but always keep in mind that restricting airflow at high rpm will hold back cfm flow and it can cause damage but hey I’m no engineer either just never seen such craziness in my life before. Nice car though

[@tonymontana4349]

Another question how loud did it get after installing the headers I have the same car u have with 44 on them hpipe and all and to me the car is lo just wondering if the car got louder cause that’s what I’m looking for

[@subduedsins7983]

Rtv on the header gaskets?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Definitely couldn't hurt but if you use the metal good gaskets usually they seal up pretty nicely

[@subduedsins7983]

That EGR tube is a bitch. Might just disconnect from the top and buy new one.

[@ExtremelystrongforJesus]

I have to ask, how much time would you guys have saved with a lift? Good job BTW

[@RatchetWrenches]

just me a ton of time, life would’ve been so much easier. More leverage, easier to access things comfortably and to be able to see differently. We could’ve shaved about 6 hours or more

[@ExtremelystrongforJesus]

@@RatchetWrenches I'm waiting for the next video, I wish you guys was from around my parts lol thx fellas

[@ExtremelystrongforJesus]

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[@ExtremelystrongforJesus]

It's all modded out lol I just put saleen rims on it with much wider tires...I did all of it myself

[@RatchetWrenches]

just me it’ll be out hopefully tomorrow! And damn yours is clean! But we’re from jersey hbu?

[@Moe_510]

Have fun replacing the clutch after the headers are installed lol

[@RatchetWrenches]

Clutch is already upgraded so we’re good

[@jmrandom194]

15:27. Is that an illusion or is the pipe nearly squashed closed?

[@RatchetWrenches]

Hahah nope you're right. Pipe is squashed closed for clearance purposes. It's designed and shipped out like that

[@derekkarp9497]

its cool but without forced injection of some sort its not doing much but when turbo goes on it will then boosted stock will last 6 months maybe time foR MMR block and guts

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah we’ll see how it holds up on the stock block for the meantime

[@YakAttack64]

So long tube headers remove the cats?

[@RatchetWrenches]

No you can keep your cats if you’d like to. They are located in the mid-pipe.

[@YakAttack64]

@@RatchetWrenches ohhh k thx g

[@61484]

Bad idea using bbk header gaskets They leak had that problem when i had my 2001 GT And had bbk longtubes installed

[@RatchetWrenches]

I have heard not to use them as well but I’ve had no issues been running them for 5 months or so.

[@5.0_meatballmarinara]

How much would you charge me to do a 99 cobra? I’m in New Jersey

[@5.0_meatballmarinara]

I’m just not beat

[@RatchetWrenches]

Realistically probably $800 ik it’s a 8 hour job rated by dealers and most charge $125-150/hr. But we probably wouldn’t do it I’m sorry it’s way too much of a hassle, things don’t go as planned and we don’t have insurance so we can’t take that risk 😬

[@MalcolmGrantShow]

It pays to have a friend like that. They are hard to find

[@RatchetWrenches]

What do you mean? Like someone that is a mechanic? If so that’s true yeah but him and I are in this together. One of us edit, and do all the cinematography and then one of us is the mechanic. But we try to teach one another each of our trade so we can grow together ya know?

[@MalcolmGrantShow]

@@RatchetWrenches that's amazing. And yeah mechanically and also support. I cant find a group of friends with that vision and support! I'm going with the bbk headers, bbk off road x pipe and slp loud mouth 1s shotgun resonators !

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah I feel you it’s def something not many people are Into so it’s hard! But I’m sure you can find them soon. Go to car meets/shows and you’ll meet a bunch of people with similar visions and ideas. Oooof that’s going to sound amazing. We have the BBK long tubes. We actually put an off-road x-pipe back on and then we have flowmaster 40 series catback, I heard the SLP loud mouths are amazing!

[@MalcolmGrantShow]

@@RatchetWrenches yes I'm excited to start it up. Keep your videos coming man I'm actually catching up to your old videos lol. They are good. When you get a chance , subscribe to my channel. I make videos of mines as well. More to come. I just subscribed to your channel!

[@RatchetWrenches]

That first start is the best start! And appreciate that big time. We have big things coming for the stang, But yeah I’ll sub rn!

[@andrewmapes8205]

nice fkn job

[@RatchetWrenches]

Thanks appreciate that

[@patrickm536]

Looking for a honest answer guys was it worth all that work to install headers? I am on fence about installing headers.

[@RatchetWrenches]

It really depends. If you’re looking for gains strictly, probably not worth it although I haven’t had the car dyno tuned at all so I only notice slight high end gains and the sound is better. But we learned so much about the car we didn’t know before and it was an overall fun but challenging project. They obviously look 100x better. Hope this helps!

[@patrickm536]

Ratchet Wrenches just watched video made with long tube headers and the off road x-pipe.it sounds so good!!! What mufflers are you running and with off road x-pipe do you get heavy smell of gas without cats?

[@patrickm536]

Ratchet Wrenches just watched video made with long tube headers and the off road x-pipe.it sounds so good!!! What mufflers are you running and with off road x-pipe do you get heavy smell of gas without cats?

[@RatchetWrenches]

We’re running a flow master 40 catback but when you delete the cat you’re going to smell the fumes more. So yes you’ll smell it. But in our opinion it’s not drastic or over powering

[@Thegcodee]

Where are you located or where did your car originate from that seems like a lot of rust I hope mine doesn’t have it lol

[@RatchetWrenches]

New Jersey and drove it in Rhode Island for a few years

[@Thegcodee]

@@RatchetWrenches yea so mine probably won’t have rust like that it’s a southern bute but man I do love your car

[@Chris-Rife]

Jesus this is a lot of work. I was looking at a 01 GT that's really nice but rebuilt title(cheap car). If I buy the car and do headers I am looking into a complete K member swap setup. Heck with that K member! There's gotta be something better than that bulky Ford junk.

[@RatchetWrenches]

It definitely is a lot of work. If I were to do it over again I'd just buy a tubular k member to swap in while I'm in there. I currently run a UPR which is great and also Team Z and BMR make some

[@erikb8140]

I feel like removing the whole tranny and motor easier/ better for maintenance

[@RatchetWrenches]

It might be yeah but a lot more work, time and tools. They way we did it all you need is the support bar to hold the engine. All depends on your build and goals

[@markowens64-uh7bc]

what happened to dipstick tube install? One pic it isn't and the next it is and you were talking about the motor mount

[@RatchetWrenches]

You just have to route the flexible dipstick through the headers or around them whatever works for your set up

[@markowens64-uh7bc]

@@RatchetWrenches you are funny

[@MrEcho419]

6:15 "really putting everything you had into it" forgot you had a fireman In your arsenal..major mistakes my guy

[@RatchetWrenches]

Big facts Dave

[@MillennialDad92]

I’m guessing you just deleted the oil dip stick? Lol

[@RatchetWrenches]

Nope OEM dipstick or aftermarket will work

[@MillennialDad92]

@@RatchetWrenches I didn’t see it in the engine bay after you finished the install so I was curious. When you installed the 0n3 kit we’re you able to get a start up tune anywhere so that you could drive to a dyno or how did you go about tuning it? I’m considering the same kit for my cobra but tuning is what I’m most worried about.

[@sergiodoordie319]

Those headers bolts Break easy don't recommend using power tools there is a video from cj pony parts used the same oil dip stick . But these guys say it won't fit

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yeah you definitely have to be careful whatever way you remove them. None of ours broke. Did CJ Pony parts install the shorty headers or long tubes? We needed to order a flexible dip stick since it literally runs straight up into the headers..

[@sergiodoordie319]

@@RatchetWrenches u were right bro the stock one doesn't fit a flexible deep stick will do it . I don't know why bill did not mentionedit on his video but I could be wrong anyhow I hope the bbk gaskets won't leak i don't drive the car that much only weekends I think. I'm going for the bbk h catted pipe this time i had the bassani off road x pipe on the car but it was way too loud . I also found a leak on the oil filter housing gasket this is a common problem on the 99/2004 mustang gt . Thanks again for inspiring me to do this job myself

[@RatchetWrenches]

@@sergiodoordie319 I forget where I read / heard you need the flex stick but I vividly remember haha. The gaskets should be fine if you don’t drive it often I have heard some people don’t like them/ they leak. I’ve heard the h pipes sound good you gotta let us know if it’s better or not. You’re welcome that’s why we’re here! It’s not the easiest job but it’s definitely possible in a garage without a lift

[@sergiodoordie319]

@@RatchetWrenches thanks man

[@TorquePerformanceGa]

Forgot the dip stick lmao

[@RatchetWrenches]

Can’t use the stock one with these headers unfortunately. You have to get an aftermarket one that has a different bend. So in the meantime we said fuck it. It’s a weekend car. Don’t really drive it that much

[@TaylorMadejdm1975]

Looks like 1 of the tubes got crushed

[@RatchetWrenches]

Yea there is barely any room in the engine bay so they have to make certain kinks in the piping to make it fit

[@Factsharing99]

Worst purshcase yet. And I have the engine out of the car the trans wont line up unless you take the passenger side header off! 😂

[@RatchetWrenches]

Do you have a manual or auto?

[@Factsharing99]

@@RatchetWrenches oh man I figured it out but the long tubes on the passenger side cover the starter and the header hits the frame

[@bobbo2576]

Why would you take all that out

[@RatchetWrenches]

You have to drop the k member to access the headers

[@bobbo2576]

@@RatchetWrenches wouldn’t it be easier to just install a bmr after taking that out

[@spacecowboy3806]

I honestly don't even think it was worth it

[@RatchetWrenches]

You're entitled to your own opinion