New performance cars come with tubular manifolds aka "shorty" headers. These cars have cast logs. Headers definitely benefit these cars, just keep your expectations realistic because you're only looking at maybe 20-25hp out of 600-800 dollar headers. The driving experience however, is priceless.

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

The driving experience definitely is priceless!

Thank you guys so much for doing this tutorial! Best #drivewaybuilt mechanics on KZread!

@RatchetWrenches

5 жыл бұрын

Bruk you’re the man! Thanks for supporting us since the beginning

Great vids, very informative. Keep em coming

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! And we plan on it

Great job, looking forward to future videos.

@RatchetWrenches

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks! And yes we have big things coming for sure

Can’t wait to do this already have the parts just waitin on engine support bar and getting long leverage tools and a torch. Got everything else

@RatchetWrenches

22 күн бұрын

That's awesome! Good luck with it! It's definitely smart to get all the tools lined up first so you're prepared 👌🏽

thanks! been looking to do this on my 04

@RatchetWrenches

5 жыл бұрын

Definitely would recommend them!

Awesome video boys, sounds great!

@RatchetWrenches

5 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Sounds beautiful love the car good work guys

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Make sure to subscribe we have more coming with this car

Yeah we killed this for sure!

Thank you for this video, I’m saving or selling my x pipe now...I live in Los Angeles where about 700,000 people live in a 2 mile radius and the full exhaust setup (headers, x pipe, cat back) I bought would definitely upset people...I just want a better noise than stock with better hp/torque numbers if possible...seriously thank you for this...im just going to run headers with a cat back or stock

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

I understand that the full exhaust set up would upset a lot of people and that’s nice of you to take them into consideration! You’re welcome and good luck with your set up!

@angelgjr1999

3 жыл бұрын

Get flowmasters exhausts they aren’t crazy loud but still sound good.

Great video Guy's Awesome Mustang 🙏💪

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Thanks appreciate it!

Sounds awesome!!!!💥🔥imo the 4.6L 2v its one of the best sounding engines that ford did👌🏼👌🏼👌🏼

@RatchetWrenches

5 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that and honestly I couldn’t agree more! Make sure to subscribe to see more from this car! Big things coming soo

@SGTRacing

4 жыл бұрын

Just ordered my long tubes 💪

@lollol-xp4mc

4 жыл бұрын

The old 5.0 was a great sounding engine as well. Pretty much all of fords stuff has always sounded good

Pain in the ass when I got shorty's put in.had too many exhaust leaks that's when I just went with longtubes haven't had any leaks in a very long time

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

Agreed. Long tubes are the way to go if you do headers

Great video, just curious when replacing your clutch I heard that you have to take off the passenger side header to have room for your trans to come down. Do you know if you have to completely remove the header are do you just loosen it without having to remove the k member. Thanks .....

@niksimmons9876

3 жыл бұрын

It’s a bitch to take out the trans with long tubes but you can get away with it by turning the trans on it’s side and finding the sweet spot to get it out.

Awesome!

My 99 gt is in the shop for this install. I went with tuned length shorty from bbk. Just waiting to get it back.

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

Nice nice! You’re gonna love it!

@williambresinski6706

3 жыл бұрын

Update:. Didn't really change the way it sounds but it sure did free up a good amount of tq/hp. 10-15 ft/lbs and 10 hp ish. That s seat Dyno assessment.

I have the bbk shorty headers, really considering taking them off and putting on long tubes

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

They definitely will produce a more aggressive deep exhaust tone for sure. I’m sure you could tell from the precious video they are an absolute pain to put in by yourself without a lift

@pantheranegra2261

2 жыл бұрын

How are the shorty’s do you recommend them ?

doing an engine swap on my car, and I'm down to just the trans and a few connectors from starting it, however I did not realize that the trans would not bolt up bc of the long tubes, so now I get to redo some of my work

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Ahh that sucks. Yeah the LT's do get in the way quite a bit but it'll be worth while once it's all back together

@TMan9

Жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches we got it done yesterday lol, it was a lot of work but it took us 6 hours, got the trans in, the k member had to be dropped, removed passenger header, installed trans and starter, then put it all back together, should be runnin on monday or tuesday

Having grown up with real muscle cars, I can't wait to start tweaking my '99 to get that feeling back. I like my car to feel like I just strapped a saddle on a grizzly.

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

It's the best feeling can't beat that!

Great video, how much HP yu did get out this sett up before putting the cams in??

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! And probably like 10-15whp

sweet...thx

@RatchetWrenches

5 жыл бұрын

No problem!

Still have this car? I'm wondering if you can get a decibel reading in the car on a normal drive. Maybe an apple watch noise reading? I hade the mistake with an old car with going to far and the noise was so loud inside that I was getting hearing loss.

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

We do still have it yeah! And unfortunately we don't have a way to record a decibel reading but we are turbo'ing the car now so it'll be a little more quiet

Don't cut your mufflers off . Save up for a spin tech exhaust 👍👍

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

I’ll have to look into them!

considering getting rid of my longtubes, insanely hard to pull my motor... i love the way it sounds and feels, but sadly i might have to go shorty headers

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

They are a real pain but they do sound amazing so it’s hard to get rid of them. If you’re pulling your motor often it’s probably worth it to go with shorty headers. Hopefully you don’t have exhaust leak issues.

@linoacuna7230

3 жыл бұрын

Try mid length from bassani.also try putting on the OEM gasket I've tryd several ones and they all failed.and still have the oem new of course

@srt4dyl981

3 жыл бұрын

@@linoacuna7230 will look into it

@srt4dyl981

3 жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches yes i love them and hate them

@Carnage_97

3 жыл бұрын

@@srt4dyl981 I feel you man!!!! LT’s are a. Freaking PAIN!!! but I love them I had them on 3 of my cars and I still get mad 🤬when I have to do a transmission job or clutch 😂🤣

Did you had any problems with the AC line touching the header on the passenger side causing the insulation to melt? Or engine bay temperatures rising?

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

No issues with either. My LT's were coated though

I have a 2001 Mustang GT with Xtreme Energy comp cams stage 3 and I am still running my stock factory headers... I went against a friend that had the long tube headers and bigger intake on a drag race and he really thought he was gonna get me or even stay close but no way in hell as soon as I dropped 2nd and third he was way behind me. So I am really wondering if I should put those on my car... My car was also tuned.

@RatchetWrenches

6 ай бұрын

I'm not surprised you left him in the dust since you have the upgraded cam. Long tubes really just change the tone of the exhaust and supply better air flow so with more supporting mods you'll see more benefits and especially with a proper tune

I might have missed it in the video but, what mufflers are you running?

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

281 New edge we are running a flow master American thunder setup

Awesome work! What mufflers are you running?

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Currently running Flowmaster American Thunderback Catback exhaust.

@lollol-xp4mc

4 жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches thats one of the quietest ones

...and how's the cabin noise when cruising? Thanks!

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Cabin noise with a BBK catted xpipe is good, no drone and decently loud when you get on it. But I’m currently running an off-road x-pipe, which let me tell you is very loud and raspy but I love it as a weekend car for now. Can always throw the catted xpipe back on whenever I want

We are kind of on the same path just with a little difference in parts. After doing weeks of research and looking at dynos..i went with tuned length headers. I went with urethane mounts..and my cams are already ordered. Cushman NPI cams. Plus a new exhaust setup coming soon.

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Nice! I need to order cams soon can’t beat that thump sound

@Ratchet Wrenches, I was planning on doing the BBK shorty headers because I thought they were better for streetable low end torque, and that the long tube headers were better for top end flow and power at high rpms. Do u disagree?

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

I believe you are correct yes

@dicksteel91

4 жыл бұрын

Don't waste your money and time installing shortys on a 2v bro; not worth it at all. Either stick with your stock manifolds or go longtubes, which will actually give you some type of gain.

@johnterpack3940

2 жыл бұрын

Shorties are a waste of money. They don't make any more power than stock manifolds. Long tubes will actually help low-end, not hurt it.

What tune did you use? Was it a custom tune for the headers via sct? Just curious, I need a good safe starter tune for my longtubes right now since all the tuning/dyno shops are closed around me due to corona. I’m just eager to drive around but don’t want to mess up my car if I have “too much” airflow. And if there’s anybody in the comments let me know on what I should do. Trust me I’d get a good tune atm but can’t due to all the shops being closed.

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Yes, custom bama sct tune. Yea definitely wait to receive the tune before running the car, I know it must be painful to wait for one.

Also u can delete the egr tube and get an egr delete kit

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

Yea I actually bought the delete kit just need to find a plug to screw into the headers. Still unsure if I will do it, upon research, it doesn’t seem to help much, some people say it actually negatively effects the engine in a very small way

@linoacuna7230

3 жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches I think an old 02 sensor might work I still have on there I just been too lazy to take the tube off

What do you guys think about kooks?I see they are expensive as hell!.I have an 02 gt with 78,000 miles on it.Lots of money into it especially cosmeticly. Profesional air brushed flames down the doors and over the hood and hoodscoop.I have an slp 1 on it right now with x pipe. Kooks wants $1628 for header only and $1200 for x pipe.Are t kooks worth the extra cash?

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

Honestly I don't think that they are worth that much money. No doubt they are a solid brand and I'm sure the fitment is great too but that seems ridiculous. I'm assuming all their parts are made in USA? That and if they are ceramic coated and xpipe is high flow could be why it's so expensive. The BBK LT's and xpipe I had were probably 1/3 the price of Kooks but I bought those a long time ago at this point

Trying to see if I can do this for my Crown Vic. Regular manifolds are $100 each, and BBKs for a Mustang are like $400, for a pair. I'd have to redo the entire exhaust, but with the HP and better subs, might be worth it

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

If I had to do it again I wouldn't buy BBK. For what you pay the fitment isn't great and you can't use all new hardware because of the fitment issues. At least that's how it is on my 2v. There are other better brands out there. But yes the HP numbers with correct supporting mods can make it worth purchasing

@gagecarter5577

2 жыл бұрын

have you done it yet thinking about doing it to my town car

@yeanah2571

2 жыл бұрын

@@gagecarter5577 No sir, now I'm thinking about 3v heads from a 05-10 Mustang, which are different headers. I KNOW for a fact that Pacesetter headers for a Mustang are verified to work on a Vic, due to swaps into F100s. Sorry I'm not more help, I just need more power, and figured a different route to get there

@CobraR1993

Жыл бұрын

Get the stainless works headers for a vic. They're about 1,400$

If you get a k-memeber put in long tube headers r much easier to install them.only bad thing is you cant lower your car too low unless you go with mid length

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

I might upgrade my k-member to a maximum motorsports eventually but for now I’m keeping the stock one on. But yeah it’s a pain with long tubes and the stock kmember.

@linoacuna7230

3 жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches I've learned that the hard way installing any headers with the stock kmember is a pain.but hey anything for the new edge

How do you guys like those solid motor mounts. Is the vibration real bad. Been think I need new mounts. Being I keep blowing trans mounts like crazy. And thinking maybe my motor mounts are shit and making it rock to much. Was planning. Solid MM and a Poly Trans Mount.

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

I personally love them and the quality is always top notch from Maximum Motorsports. The vibration overall has increased a bit but that is also from the longtube headers you can really feel the power behind those when you start the car. No excessive rattles from the solid motor mounts though. In your case I’d recommend them and it definitely wouldn’t hurt!

Yassss

What did you guys do for the oil dipstick having issues

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

I bought one on Summit Racing that is braided and flexible

@xfactor3300yds

2 жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches thanks man

So basically this is the bbk headers and x pipe with stock mufflers?

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

I had flow master mufflers on it

With the long tube headers do you lose your catalytic converters

@RatchetWrenches

Жыл бұрын

No you can still run a catted x or h-pipe

Damn the car sounds like a beast with the headers, just need them cams now. I want to do this to my 2v. I have the headers already but I don’t think it’s a one man job, I’ll have to fork the $600 in labor lol.

@RatchetWrenches

5 жыл бұрын

Yeah man we can’t wait, but I highly suggest not doing it alone it’s a lot of work hahah. If you can get a buddy to help you def give it a shot but yeah I bet labor is expensive

@silverbullet1162

4 жыл бұрын

Ive done it by my self, not bad but pain in the a,

Do u have to tune for headers

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

No you don’t

I’m put some on my cobra

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

That will be awesome!

I have an automatic 01 GT. I’m looking to add the American Racing long tube/X-pipe high flow cat combo. Will I notice low end gains? Any guesses in torque/HP gains? I have 78mm BBK CAI/TB as well if that helps, it will all be tuned afterwards. Trying to see if I’ll notice more torque/HP in an automatic? I’d settle for 15 TQ/25HP all day. Thanks man! You’re my go-to!

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

You will yes. The long tubes allow the car to breathe a lot more. With a full custom exhaust, the other mods you listed and the tune you should see around those gains! Thank you we appreciate the support! 🤘🏽

Get rid of the metal intake it gets to hot and loose performance Get the Airaid cold air intake

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Mine works fine for now I plan on upgrading at some point in the spring.

I put long tubes in my 96 , it was a bitch. I had put my header on my block with the egr tube on it too good tip

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah definitely not the easiest of jobs !

How many miles do you have on your car

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

I have 110k now

But the bbk website directions say to just lift engine 3 inches and slide in header. Bullshit. I dont think bbk ever installed there own headers.

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

Hahahaha so true. You learn as you go, directions were pointless

Installed MAC 1 5/8” on my Mach 1. They sound amazing and I can feel the difference in power. But...my oil dipstick does not fucking fit anymore. Also, this is a good time to replace motor mounts bc why the fuck not?

@Huskers5NC

4 жыл бұрын

Edit #2...didn’t watch the whole video before edit #1 lmao. Replace the motor mounts you lazy, cheap fuck.

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Well that explains it because we did install new motor mounts... watch before commenting you lazy fuck hahaha jkjk. But yeah you need to go aftermarket with a oil dipstick, we said fuck it and didn’t even place one in

Not worth it to me. I had the cats cut off of mine and installed Flowmasters. The 4.6 sounds so good.

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Depends on what your goals of the car is ultimately. The long tubes change the sound and allow more air flow but yes I do love the iconic sound of the 4.6s with a nice exhaust set up

@tylerhubbell6410

4 жыл бұрын

You would have spent the same amount if you had just bought an offroad midpipe lol

LT will quiet you’re exhaust because of the extra flow

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

Yeah for sure it was definitely louder with the stock manifolds and the O/R Xpipe set up. But I love the LT headers the look and sound are great

A lift definitely makes it easier!!

@RatchetWrenches

10 ай бұрын

We're definitely not all that fortunate but yes it would

Yo bruh Cold air intake, throttle body, exhaust and can tune off ebay my cars built...lol jk Cars still only making around 250-275 to tires.

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Don’t know why you would assume everything is off ebay, because it’s not first of all. Second of all you don’t know how much power my car makes.

@viprk24OC

4 жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches actually yes i know exactly what those parts add in best case scenario, to go any higher than 275 on a stock bottom end at tire you need cams or boost. I know because i have built my n/a 2valve and pro tuned by lasota racing. 😃

Deep throat that exhaust

Yea, wait till you have to change clutch, lol, pain in the rear

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Luckily we replaced ours about 2 years ago so it’s fairly new but yeah it’s brutal

@DanielLopez-ht4ov

4 жыл бұрын

Just cuz of the long tubes.. what about the shorties

Can you guys do this 2 my car I'll pay.

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

We don’t have a shop yet unfortunately

@dominicanpapi81

4 жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches ok how can I tell if my differential needs to be replaced my car makes a humming sound from the rear end

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

michael tu papi that could ask so be a wheel bearing. I can’t diagnose a car over this unfortunately sorry I don’t wanna give you wrong info but humming usually is wheel bearings

@dominicanpapi81

4 жыл бұрын

@@RatchetWrenches thanks man appreciated I will check it out tomorrow

All I want to know is what is a deep throaty sound hummmm lmao

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Hahah it was a poor choice of words on our part

@DanielLopez-ht4ov

4 жыл бұрын

Lmao it was just funny af but watched the whole video.. hey that back window defuser does it get in the way of your vision. Been wanting to get one but only thing I was worried anout

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

Daniel Lopez hahah yeah a couple people actually commented saying similar things with that choice of wording hahah. But honestly it doesn’t get in the way of vision.

THAT IS how a hot rod should sound!!! I HATE, HATE, TRIPLE HATE the new raspy, brick-in-a-garbage-can sound that so many now fit to their exhaust.

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more!!

Deep throaty hahahaha

@RatchetWrenches

3 жыл бұрын

Hahah it came off so wrong but we had to keep it 😂

No its not unless you have a power adder.

No the are absolutely not worth it try replacing a fuckin clutch with long tubes

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

I think we’re good in the clutch for while, we have a stage 2 one put in. But I’m sure we’ll manage to replace it if we have to. I’ve done worse jobs trust me 😂 hardest part will be without a lift 😬

Cut the mufflers off you are crazy.

@RatchetWrenches

4 жыл бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/X4OHzI-FmbjXf8Y.html

Not worth it !! ,,

@RatchetWrenches

2 жыл бұрын

What makes you say that?

@sergiomelapelas3378

2 жыл бұрын

I bet this fucking guy can't even change a tire