I need to spend money... Considering spending it on headers. Saw some BBKs that were pretty reasonable. Are headers worth spending the money on?

 

Yes.

 

Yes.

 

They do give you a nice boost in HP plus the sound alone is worth it .... Have fun installing them though

 

Huge PITA to install or quite costly but the sound is awesome.

 

Any of you guys know where the deals are at? Cheapest I've found em so far are at americanmuscle.com

 

I got mine from Brenspeed along with a tune. With just a CAI, a tune, LT headers, and 4.10 gears the car was a blast to drive.

Too bad I just couldn't make myself stop there.

 

Yes! Like others have said the sound is great and they give good power. Make sure you get a tune for them as well.

 

When you guys talk about tunes... you're talking about getting one of those hand held tuners right? Sorry, I'm a mustang noob...

 

Yes sir you are correct ... The install is a ***** though!

 

Yes. And Sean is right. The install is not fun. But I did mine myself without even a helper and I survived. You've got to move a few things around, but it was definitely worth it. I've enjoyed them for well over 3 years now and I've never regretted it.

 

No waste of money. Save your money for SC. You can have comfortable usable car with 450rwhp in a few months that is doesn't sound like it needs an exhaust repair.

 

Or you can have both.

 

Any write-ups on installing headers? What is all involved and what makes it a PITA?

 

Very true ... I own a V6 so I can only really have Long Tube envy but everyone who does them loves them and have no regrets at all! As Gary says they are manageable and its a great feeling when you do something to your own car!

 

Some of the manufacterer sites have write ups and I believe so does american muscle. I wouldn't recommend this to someone not use to turning wrenches. But if you can get someone to help it will save some coin.

 

If you don't have a tuner, with a good tune selection on it, then forget headers for now and get one! A CAI and tuner combo are good for up to 30 HP and improved throttle responce. AmericanMuscle has good prices and offer free tunes for life, great for when you get upgrades later on.

 

Long tubes yes, shorties no

 

What's a good tuner to get? When I got my car it already had a K&N CAI and Flowmasters on it from the previous owner so I don't really want to buy a combo if I don't have to. Any suggestions?

 

I found a DiabloSport Predator tuner on eBay for $100. Are those any good? Trying to avoid spending $400 at americanmuscle if possible...