any suggestions?

[RustyRed]

I am thinking of getting new shorty headers and exhaust to replace my bone stock exhaust / manifolds.

Anyone have any suggestions?

Thinking finding something like a flowmaster kit and then making a trip to the local exhaust shop might be the way to go?

 

[midpack]

Auto or Std trans? Power steering? These are important items that will influence your direction

Wouldn't hurt to get the local exhaust shop's input...

 

[RustyRed]

It's auto with power steering.

No A/C if that makes any difference in the decision

 

[67resto-coupe]

i just installed some new spintechs and like them quite a bit.
got a summit universal x-pipe kit and had a local shop fab them up.
just make sure you either a) have an interior with sound deadener - therefore you can run dumpouts or b) run the tailpipes to the rear.
these are loud....in a good way. 2.5" full exh...

 

[daveSanborn]

If it were me.... I'd buy a pair of quality headers and then head straight to a good exhaust shop to have them custom bend the pipes. A 10' stick of 2.5" pipe runs approx. $25-30.

 

[mustangstofear]

I normally run Basani shorty,because they have a larger 1 3/4 primary. Then we run our own muffler. Rich.

 

[AtlantaSteve]

I normally run Basani shorty,because they have a larger 1 3/4 primary. Then we run our own muffler. Rich.

Do those fit on a car that still has shock towers?

 

[RyanG85]

The JBA 1650 Shorties are some stout headers but are a very tight fit between the shock towers. Would not recommend them for a stock car.

 

[RustyRed]

I was catching up on reading Mustang Monthly last night and noticed that someone sells the Hi-po 289 manifolds.

Wondering if those wouldn't be a good selection for my car since some of the shorties have fit issues?

 

[fordrule]

what about the tri-y headers. I know there is some companies reproducing them if you dont want togo the hi-po

 

[68stang289]

what about the tri-y headers. I know there is some companies reproducing them if you dont want togo the hi-po

I ran the tri-y's on my 66 A-code, 4-speed car and had fitment issues. Ended up having to smack the crap out of one side to get it to clear. Personally, I wouldn't recommend them. Is there any particular reason you want to go with a shorty header over a long tube header?

 

[67resto-coupe]

look in the exhaust sound bite forum, i posted a link to a quick youtube vid of my exhaust. wasn't able to post it here on the forum, so youtube was faster.