I want to put headers on my 2014 mustang v6 manual but I don't know the difference between shorty and Long tube headers. Which ones are better?

 

Since you are in California, Short tube headers unless down the road you want to change everything out to get it smogged.

 

Alright thank you i didn't know that

 

they have catted high flow x pipes for long tubes. They won't work in CA?

 

I think all long tubes are no no in Cali aren't they?

 

Yes, because they relocate the cats, which is a big no-no. That said, new cars don't need to be smogged until 5 years so...

I just wouldn't want to deal with that headache, even if once every 5 years. It's not worth the 20-30hp to me. These cars are already way too fast for the street. I'd just throw a supercharger and catback on, and call it a day.

 

Thanks for that information i was about to order some long tube headers i think i will just go with some axle backs instead

 

These are not even legal in the US period, other than OEM or Equivalent replacement in the OEM Location is grounds to get a very large fine anywhere in the United States, Federal law BTW.

 

Unless "racecar"

 

Thanks for the info

 

If you want performance, go with the headers. The shorty's are a pain to install, but they'll improve your sound and power at a cost of $400 + install. A good pair of axle backs can easily run you $600 + install and will only change sound (although good can be rather subjective)

 

Well don't tell them where I live ha. I didn't know. My day is done I've learned something new.

 

Won't say a thing Glenn.

 

Me neither

 

I'm wondering how long it will take my wife to figure out "racecar" is what is happening to my Mustang....

 

Rofl, I figured the trips to the track would be pretty obvious

 

She might notice the roll cage going in this winter and 6-pt harnesses. Not sure though... Need to sell the "I'm going to cancel registration to save money" phrase sometime down the road...