shorty header install, is it tough?
7/29/07, 08:54 PM
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7/30/07, 06:35 AM
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Mine are Steeda's I think there basically the same as the FRPP'S but the steeda's are T304 polished SS no rust Issues. Actually The drivers side was easy, I found that surprising, to look you would think it would be harder! Passenger side went smooth after I removed the battery and box, that really opens up the passenger side!
7/30/07, 10:32 AM
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Mine are Steeda's I think there basically the same as the FRPP'S but the steeda's are T304 polished SS no rust Issues. Actually The drivers side was easy, I found that surprising, to look you would think it would be harder! Passenger side went smooth after I removed the battery and box, that really opens up the passenger side!
7/30/07, 11:06 AM
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Mine are Steeda's I think there basically the same as the FRPP'S but the steeda's are T304 polished SS no rust Issues. Actually The drivers side was easy, I found that surprising, to look you would think it would be harder! Passenger side went smooth after I removed the battery and box, that really opens up the passenger side!
Did you feel any HP gains from the shorty's?
7/30/07, 11:14 AM
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I haven't priced the Steedas or FRPP ceramic lately to see if one is alot cheaper than the other; I don't think you can go wrong with either version. 
Also FYI I believe STD says he could feel some increased pull after his install..... I honestly didn't really notice anything but then again my car pulls pretty hard with 4.10s and blower. 
Also FYI I believe STD says he could feel some increased pull after his install..... I honestly didn't really notice anything but then again my car pulls pretty hard with 4.10s and blower.
7/30/07, 03:05 PM
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I had no contact issue's until I lowered the Stang! I do notice some slight Steering shaft contact on sharp on and off ramps when I'm on the throttle hard! but its not bad, I plan on doing some more exhaust mods I will then apply the High tech fix Ford Racing suggests, dent the header at point of contact! lol!
7/30/07, 03:13 PM
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I haven't priced the Steedas or FRPP ceramic lately to see if one is alot cheaper than the other; I don't think you can go wrong with either version. Also FYI I believe STD says he could feel some increased pull after his install..... I honestly didn't really notice anything but then again my car pulls pretty hard with 4.10s and blower.
Also FYI I believe STD says he could feel some increased pull after his install..... I honestly didn't really notice anything but then again my car pulls pretty hard with 4.10s and blower. When you get 4.10's and a blower, I would advise in buying a few shares in NITTO! 
7/30/07, 03:20 PM
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I haven't priced the Steedas or FRPP ceramic lately to see if one is alot cheaper than the other; I don't think you can go wrong with either version. Also FYI I believe STD says he could feel some increased pull after his install..... I honestly didn't really notice anything but then again my car pulls pretty hard with 4.10s and blower.
Also FYI I believe STD says he could feel some increased pull after his install..... I honestly didn't really notice anything but then again my car pulls pretty hard with 4.10s and blower.
7/30/07, 03:32 PM
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Steeda's $320.00 shipped. Yes I could notice increased torque - more grunt in lower RPM'S, if I where building a show and track car as tom281 is the FRPP's ceramics would be a good option! because believe me they are not the same color as when installed lol! now there a polished rainbow blue ..
7/30/07, 05:18 PM
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If you buy headers that aren't ceramic coated thay are going to turn blue and or rust.
Scott, how long did it take you to install the headers? I think I remember a how-to thread by you on this and if you could post the link that would be cool.
Scott, how long did it take you to install the headers? I think I remember a how-to thread by you on this and if you could post the link that would be cool.
7/30/07, 06:43 PM
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probable about 4 hours! The neat thing about the t304 is if one is ambitious, the bluing will polish out back to a almost new look !
7/30/07, 07:00 PM
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http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showthread.php?t=61484 Rich, it took me about 8 hours, spread out over two days! In saying that I did it in the middle a lovely Illinois winter! my heater was out in my garage at the time! it was about 25 degrees lol! on jack stands. On a lift and without suffering from hypothermia.. probable about 4 hours! The neat thing about the t304 is if one is ambitious, the bluing will polish out back to a almost new look !
probable about 4 hours! The neat thing about the t304 is if one is ambitious, the bluing will polish out back to a almost new look !Did you get your car dyno'd with the shorty's and the C&L Racer? Do the Steeda's not rub the steering column at all?
7/30/07, 07:58 PM
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I had no contact issue's until I lowered the Stang! I do notice some slight Steering shaft contact on sharp on and off ramps when I'm on the throttle hard! but its not bad, I plan on doing some more exhaust mods I will then apply the High tech fix Ford Racing suggests, dent the header at point of contact! lol!
7/31/07, 02:03 PM
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Here was a thread I started about my LT header experience. It looks like you are set on shorties, but there are some pics in here to give you an idea what to expect during the install.
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...merican+racing
http://forums.bradbarnett.net/showth...merican+racing
7/31/07, 02:11 PM
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I just ordered these. haven't seen ceramic BBk headers much cheaper than this
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS
http://www.latemodelrestoration.com/...0%201&comp=LRS