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Mustang Headers
First Generation Mustangs:
Classic Mustangs like the 1965 to 1967 had great success using what is called Tri-Y headers. These headers have two sets of exhaust ports connected by short tubes into a Y shape followed by a long tube. These two longer tubes are again collected into a Y connection which then ends into a collector. These were made popular by Carrol Shelby. There are many manufacturers of these headers, so its important to look at quality and price. There are also other types of similar long tube headers and what are termed "shorty headers". Earlier cars, are to some extent easier to fit with a good set of performance oriented Mustang headers. The one major area of clearance seems to be in the drivers side area of the equalizer bar or "Z bar". Early mustang high performance equalizer bars had a different bend in the transition from the clutch rod which exits the firewall to the main pivot tube. Make sure that you order the headers for these cars that match which bar you have.
Newer Mustangs Foxbody - Sn95
Long tube Mustang headers can offer some advantages in performance, but like anything else, there are differences in manufacture that can make for a wide variation in prices. Some of the popular manufacturers of headers for fox body and newer cars include, BBK,Hedman,Hooker,SLP,JBA and others. Other Considerations: Remember that when you increase the performance using headers and other hipo parts, you're going to need to upgrade the exhaust system to match, otherwise all your good work making the motor breathe,will only end up in restrictions from a too small exhaust system. In other sections we'll examine aftermarket exhaust systems and popular high flowing mufflers. Headers and Manufacturers BackgroundsI've listed some popular header choices below for both V6 and V8 cars by manufacturer for comparison purposes. Naturally I can't list every application, so at the bottom of the page, I'll provide you with some links with sources of headers for all years and engine choices for the Mustang.
JBA HeadersJBA Performance company originated in 1987, with the aim to produce direct replacement "shorty headers" for the 5.0 Liter Mustang. The focus was on a proper fit, good quality and with an on the road, emissions legal status.
HedmanHedman Hedders has been around for a long time, since 1954 to be exact. Bob Hedman got this big idea to manufacture and sell tube headers for salt racers to pay his racing bills. You'll note that the work they use is Hedders, not Headers. Hmmm.... Wonder where the name headers came from... So as you've probably guessed, Hedman's headers have been around since before the Mustang was only a twinkle in Joe Oros's eye (Joe, you may know, was the head of Ford's winning Mustang design team). And you can bet they know how to make them fit! Here are a few early mustang header choices by Hedman.
BBK
Their promise is to have better quality parts than the OEM manufacturers and they guarantee that their parts will bolt on, with no modifications.
Borla
Their idea was to try to perfectly match the pipe sizes they used so that optimum performance could be achieved. They found that overly large pipes actually caused too quick cooling and actually slowed down the velocity of the gasses,which ended up decreasing performance. They also felt that using a high quality corrosion resistant stainless steel would result in a much longer lasting exhaust system. and of course, that Borla sound... mmm..
H PipesNope. Not another manufacturer. H Pipes work with headers to extract more horsepower from your motor and smooth out the pulses from one side of the engine to the other. Its an old hot rod trick used by performance enthusiasts and even Ford! Here are some great applications for your car.
Hedman 18600 Mustang H-Pipe fits 1986-1993 5.0 Liter V8
Hedman 18620 Mustang H-Pipe fits 1994 and 1995 Mustang,
JBA Non CAT 2.5in H Pipe Ford Mustang GT 2005
JBA 2.5in H Pipe with CAT Ford Mustang GT 2005 Crossover PipesDon't let the advertising guys fool ya. Exhaust crossover pipes are really just the same animal as an H pipe.
More Header Listings and Prices:Below are some links where you can find more information and prices on Headers, H pipes and exhaust parts for your Mustang.
Vivid Racing has a huge inventory of Performance Headers and Exhaust.
Auto Parts Giant is a very good source for Mustang Performance Parts Best Performance ModsWhat gave you the best bang for the buck? What Other Visitors Have SaidClick below to see contributions from other visitors to this page...
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