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Discussion in ' - Specific Tech ' started by mbuckcoyote , Aug 3, Forums Search Forums Recent Posts. Search Media New Media. Search Resources Most Active Authors Latest Reviews. Your name or email address: Menu Forums Forums Quick Links. Search titles only Posted by Member: Separate names with a comma. Search this thread only Search this forum only Display results as threads. Mustang Forums at StangNet. Exhaust Stock Headers Vs Aftermarkets Discussion in ' - Specific Tech ' started by mbuckcoyote , Aug 3, Feb 5, Messages: I'm wondering what benifit there is in replacing the stock headers on the 5.

Is there an aftermarket header out their that has a marked increase in numbers that make sense in replacing the stocks? Is there a real advantage out their or no? Apr 4, Messages: From what I have reading, only if you go long tube headers.

And if I end-up going this route I am going to get ARH headers. Ford, Chevy and Dodge use them on their factory drag cars. Nov 5, Messages: Agreed with Clair, the only benefit would be going to long tube header system which improve exhaust scavenging.

PM me if you have any further questions. May 10, Messages: Long tubes will give you more, but just be cautious that long tubes are a pain in the ass to install. It took me 2 days to get it all done with a lift. Dec 18, Messages: This is the best set of LT's I wish they were mine. Aug 24, Messages: I remember reading in Muscle Mustangs and Fast Fords evaluating the Coyote engine. They said alot of engineering went into the stock headers. Unless you go LT or add major power, why try and beat the factory resources?

Feb 1, Messages: This is just my opinion: If you're going to stay naturally aspirated, I say save the money and put it towards another mod. Good luck on whatever you decide! I disagree, Long tube headers on a 5. Long tubes aren't really needed in cases where you SC a car for example nice to have but you net a lot more power NA. Dec 4, Messages: I had the same doubt. If I chose to go the way of Long Tube Header on a NA 5. By the way, I will like to keep the Catalytic Converters.

Which will it be the benefits with this change, instead of my stock Headers with or without the tune? Aug 10, Messages: Why wouldn't the off shore brands give you just as much power as the US built ones? Most of the off shore brands are based off the same design anyway? While I agree that the quality may not be there in some cases, I haven't seen anything yet that would prove to me that they're any lesser performing?

I've gone through many, many forums of various car manufactures with mostly positive comments regarding their quality, fit and performance, yet they cost a fraction of what the big name brands do. Are they of the highest quality I'm sure you do get what you pay for in that department to some degree, but I can't for the life of me understand why Coyote headers are double and even triple the price that previous generation OHC and OHV headers are.

Of course that it's why the are giving brands like ARH a run for their money. When they don't have to do any of the research or front any of the related costs of that research. It a shame that people are rewarding off shore knockoffs with their money. Sent from my MB using Tapatalk 2. ARH is probably the best your going to get, and your going to pay for it. But, there are plenty of reasonably priced options out there. Kooks, and Pypes come to mind and they are reasonably priced.

I don't buy American just to buy American, I drove an Acura Integra for twelve years because I wasn't a fan of the domestic cars. The cost of the U. If you want to buy obx, knock yourself out. If I go the header route, I'm going with kooks, good price, great reputation and great product. Ease up on the militant Walmart cheapest is best attitude.

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Dodge, Chevy and Ford use ARH for their factory drag cars. It would stand to reason that they would do that for a good reason. I read a great article about the development of the CJ, ARH was very involved. I don't think that obx can say the same. I personally like to support business that support racing.

And no, I can't say the same about OBX. But since you brought it up, a quick search shows that they do their due diligence in race sponsorship as well Not restricted to North America. In any case, I think you kind of missed the point of my comment.

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My comment wasn't to pit one against the other. Merely to remind people that off shore doesn't always mean junk, and Made in American doesn't always mean quality. I'd suggest to anyone to take the time, to do their research before making the call and not read too much into blanketed internet statements.

On a related issue I've personally got a set of BBK LT's. A good American Made header Yeah, I've read quite a but about fitment issues with bbk. That is why they are off my list. You know of course you are the only one who is mentioning the made in the USA thing.

I'm not that worried about it. I prefer it, but it isn't a deal breaker. Buy what you want, get what makes you happy. If getting the best deal makes you happy, get the cheapest knockoff that you can find and be happy Sent from my MB using Tapatalk 2. Oct 29, Messages: You are very correct Gearbanger, even though you are from Canada. I have had issues with US made mid pipes not fitting also. You must log in or sign up to post here. Do you already have an account? No, create an account now. Yes, my password is: Log in Your name or email address: Toggle Width Style Blue Moon Weekly Digest Blog Contact Us Help Terms and Rules Privacy Policy Top.