Header Xpipe install (vid)
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A bunch of us installed a set of JBA shorty headers and a Bassani Xpipe (with the cats removed).
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K&N Intake
JBA Shorty Headers
Bassani Xpipe (no cats)
No Mufflers.
it's loud...and very sick.
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K&N Intake
JBA Shorty Headers
Bassani Xpipe (no cats)
No Mufflers.
it's loud...and very sick.
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it sounds sick, pretty easy install, wouldve been quicker but we made afew dumb mistakes, oh well, its sounds SICK!!!!!
here are the pics......
http://surfnsocal.com/gallery/Surfns...nstall11-26-05
and the vids.....
http://surfnsocal.com/vid/SurfnSoCal/Header%20Install/
here are the pics......
http://surfnsocal.com/gallery/Surfns...nstall11-26-05
and the vids.....
http://surfnsocal.com/vid/SurfnSoCal/Header%20Install/
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yeah there running straight pipes. very similar to the LM's setup. The only difference is there is custom, and the exhaust tips are larger (4" ?). And for some reason they do sound a little different, not sure why though. Both sound awesome IMO.
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Thanks for sharing guys... nice job!!
But I can't believe you killed a dog in the process... :nono: PETA is going to be all over your azzes!!
hehe
But I can't believe you killed a dog in the process... :nono: PETA is going to be all over your azzes!!
hehe
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Originally posted by SurfnSoCal@November 26, 2005, 1:19 AM
A bunch of us installed a set of JBA shorty headers and a Bassani Xpipe (with the cats removed).
Video-
K&N Intake
JBA Shorty Headers
Bassani Xpipe (no cats)
No Mufflers.
it's loud...and very sick.
A bunch of us installed a set of JBA shorty headers and a Bassani Xpipe (with the cats removed).
Video-
K&N Intake
JBA Shorty Headers
Bassani Xpipe (no cats)
No Mufflers.
it's loud...and very sick.
![Banana](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/banana.gif)
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we followed the installation instructions to a T...except we disconnected both sets of motor mounts and lifted the engine with the floor jack. made it easier to get to each manifold.
if you are planning on running rear o2 sensors on the bassani high flow cats (or off road pipes like me)...you need to pull the little plastic clip that helps hold the o2 sensor wire to the car, and flip it over so it pops in from the bottom. see pic.
![](http://surfnsocal.com/gallery/albums/SurfnsHeaderInstall11-26-05/P1010040.sized.jpg)
the blue clip the front, was attached anf flipped up...which made it impossible for the 02 sensor to reach. I know this sounds confusing...but you will see what I mean when you get to it.
I do notice a loss of power with no cats, no mufflers, and an off road xpipe. I am hoping a tune will fix this.
if you are planning on running rear o2 sensors on the bassani high flow cats (or off road pipes like me)...you need to pull the little plastic clip that helps hold the o2 sensor wire to the car, and flip it over so it pops in from the bottom. see pic.
![](http://surfnsocal.com/gallery/albums/SurfnsHeaderInstall11-26-05/P1010040.sized.jpg)
the blue clip the front, was attached anf flipped up...which made it impossible for the 02 sensor to reach. I know this sounds confusing...but you will see what I mean when you get to it.
I do notice a loss of power with no cats, no mufflers, and an off road xpipe. I am hoping a tune will fix this.
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Originally posted by stanglex@November 26, 2005, 8:12 AM
Great vid!!
btw i'm looking for the GT vid with speedometer during acceleration (0-60). Do you guyes know, where can i find it?
Great vid!!
btw i'm looking for the GT vid with speedometer during acceleration (0-60). Do you guyes know, where can i find it?
as for a write up pretty much go with the instructions as Surfn said, if you need more then that ask and I will gladly write one up.
Some pointers that surfn didnt mention.
use as many stock bolts on the headers as you can. the back 2 on them u will need to use the JBA ones, so just start with them, dont waste time with the stock ones they wont give enough clearance.
thread all of the bolts in to finger tight, if they get tight stop and back them out, dont force them or you will strip the threads in the manifold and you will be SOL.
when unbolting the steering column from the crossbar, you only need to do the driver side and then push it foward to remove the steering column, dont waste time on the bottom bolt they are welded in
oh and make sure you disconnect the battery first, unlike Richard who said he did and then his friend quickly found out he didnt.
I will post more as I think of them. But it was pretty straight foward.
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Originally posted by rrobello@November 27, 2005, 12:42 PM
oh and make sure you disconnect the battery first, unlike Richard who said he did and then his friend quickly found out he didnt.
oh and make sure you disconnect the battery first, unlike Richard who said he did and then his friend quickly found out he didnt.
it was only a SMALL spark.
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Heh, I made the same mistake and already posted to watch out for that starter 12v contact, :P No harm really.
Anyways, you now have a good idea what I've been driving around with for the past few weeks but I do believe its just a bit more quite. Thats not bad though, I and "knowledgable others" can still hear that "header" and opened up sound even though it doesnt have the same amount of "tinging" associated with Long Tubes when you let off the throttle after a high rev. Run on sentences.....bah!
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Anyways, you now have a good idea what I've been driving around with for the past few weeks but I do believe its just a bit more quite. Thats not bad though, I and "knowledgable others" can still hear that "header" and opened up sound even though it doesnt have the same amount of "tinging" associated with Long Tubes when you let off the throttle after a high rev. Run on sentences.....bah!
Good Shizzy!
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Originally posted by SurfnSoCal@November 27, 2005, 9:36 PM
it was only a SMALL spark.![04](https://themustangsource.com/forums/images/smilies/04.gif)
it was only a SMALL spark.
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Don't know what I grabbed, bit I put tri-power modules into the hood with my head!
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