Stainless Works Headers Question

[tbone]

I ordered up a set of Stainless Works headers today. I got the "off road" ones with no cats. I have a few questions:

Do I have to get the car tuned, or will the Zack tune I have be ok? I don't want to be too lean. My car is NA.

I was quoted $550 for the install by Van at Mr. Norms garage in Rockford. Is that a good price?

Do they come with gaskets? If not, what do you recommend I get?

http://www.stainlessworks.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c23097 2d/M/A/MAUHDROR.JPG

[breeze]

If u would have gotten it with hiflow cats we could have worked out a deal.

[tbone]

How so??????

[justbob]

I ordered up a set of Stainless Works headers today. I got the "off road" ones with no cats. I have a few questions:

Do I have to get the car tuned, or will the Zack tune I have be ok?

I was quoted $550 for the install by Van at Mr. Norms garage in Rockford. Is that a good price?

Do they come with gaskets? If not, what do you recommend I get?

http://www.stainlessworks.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c23097 2d/M/A/MAUHDROR.JPG

You should get dynoed for maximum power or Zman man have a tune ready to go. I also know a place that installs for less.

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[Blackened300a]

You can re-use your gaskets or get another set of OEM gaskets. They are metal and blow through proof. Some people suggest a tune on a SC engine and not so much on a NA.

[tbone]

How about these?

http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-header-gaskets-9904cobra.html

[breeze]

How so??????

Would have dropped price for maux set

[tbone]

How much? New/used? Are you a dealer? I can still cancel the order.

[breeze]

How much? New/used? Are you a dealer? I can still cancel the order.

Ment in trade + cash for Eaton swap

[LANDY]

How about these?

http://www.americanmuscle.com/frpp-header-gaskets-9904cobra.html
Stick with OEM. I have done the job about a dozen times and tried different gaskets, if it ain't OEM I won't do the job.
$550 is about right on the book but maybe a fellow mm member can give you a better deal.

[tbone]

Stick with OEM. I have done the job about a dozen times and tried different gaskets, if it ain't OEM I won't do the job.
$550 is about right on the book but maybe a fellow mm member can give you a better deal.


Thanks -yep- Justbob is going to do it.

Those gaskets I linked are Ford Racing. I just ordered them. You think they are no good?

[justbob]

OEM OEM OEM OEM OEM OEM OEM OEM OEM OEM. Owee owie owe. Think I wanna know ya, know ya.

Sorry, broke out into song again...



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[LANDY]

Thanks -yep- Justbob is going to do it.

Those gaskets I linked are Ford Racing. I just ordered them. You think they are no good? I have never tried them, but when it comes to sealant and gaskets I always stick with what i know works.

[Baconbit]

Anyone have a link for the OEM gaskets? Even an Ebay link would work. I got a set of the Ford Racing Shorty Headers and I need gaskets. And an installer ;)

[LANDY]

You can reuse yours or order from Ford

[na svt]

Ford Racing gaskets used to be factory replacements. Also, a tune isn't required after adding headers.

[tbone]

They wanted $450 to put a ceramic coating on them, which is pricey. I wonder if I should paint them?

[na svt]

They wanted $450 to put a ceramic coating on them, which is pricey. I wonder if I should paint them?
They are stainless steel so they require no paint, ceramic coating or any other treatment.

[babbage]

I'd recommend the headers, but no cats? What about emissions testing etc?

[yjmud]

the ceramic coat will help the under hood temps and they will look new for a long time at least with the jet hot coating

[MOTOWN]

the ceramic coat will help the under hood temps and they will look new for a long time at least with the jet hot coating

Jet hot coating is the only way to go if funds permit:depress:

[tbone]

I'd recommend the headers, but no cats? What about emissions testing etc?

Rears turned off in tune. Fronts are before the cats. No lights. No codes. No issues. I have the rear cat delete and passed emissions twice. No visual inspections here. Plus, I'm probably moving to Florida. No testing there.

[tbone]

Jet hot coating is the only way to go if funds permit:depress:

The choices were polished or thermal coated for $450. No $ for that. $1200 is steep enough.

[justbob]

My guy is pricey at $350 but still cheaper. Not sure if he does the Jet Hot, but his ceramic is damn near chrome. He did a BEATIFULL job on all those turbo pipes I took to him. He Ceramic coated inside and out on the Hot pipes and layed a bright silver on the cold pipes. Judging by his prices he has quoted me for other stuff, he did those turbo pipes for damn near half off and maybe trying to recoupe the loss on my future stuff? IDK I just know his work is top notch and sometimes that is worth the extra cost. One man operation is key to quality. Maybe get a quote from him? Vanilla Gorilla Coatings, his name is Tiger Ray. I think the # is 630 668 3045 IIRC. For the best price, maybe don't name drop me LOL Maybe even say they are for a Mustang...

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[Blackened300a]

They are stainless steel so they require no paint, ceramic coating or any other treatment.

They will pick up a slight blue color after a little while. They still look great though.

[1 Bad Merc]

I would go to Justbob's guy and get them coated. Once they change color they dont look real good. I did mine and I am very happy I did them.

[CBT]

I ordered up a set of Stainless Works headers today. http://www.stainlessworks.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c23097 2d/M/A/MAUHDROR.JPG
Nice! :beer:

[tbone]

Thanks Casey. Since I can't afford a supercharger right now, these will have to do. :)

[tbone]

They will pick up a slight blue color after a little while. They still look great though.

That's what I was wondering. This will be good enough. I'm not DOOM after all!;)

[Marauder Rick]

I ordered the Maucat setup and i was told thet they come with a silicone type sealant that is better than having a gasket. Yours may come with the same thing.

[beantown mm]

Not to hijack thread, but seemed a good place to ask.

thinking of the SW Headers with High Flow Cats replacing the one stock set of cats I have. Quick queston, what is the time and cost I would be looking at to have someone do them and is it a straight install or do other parts have to be moved or removed, like the block etc? and will I pick up a noticeable interior noise, hopefully if so, not crazy loud.

I know a lot of this has been discussed somewhere, but just looking for a short answer,, thanks

[na svt]

Not to hijack thread, but seemed a good place to ask.

thinking of the SW with High Flow Cats replacing the one stock set of cats I have. Quick queston, what is the time and cost I would be looking at to have someone do them and is it a straight install or do other parts have to be moved or removed, like the block etc? and will I pick up a noticeable interior noise, hopefully if so, not crazy loud.

I know a lot of this has been discussed somewhere, but just looking for a short answer and move on,, thanks

These are the highest flowing cats you can get: http://www.mandrelbendingsolutions.co m/servlet/the-812/100%2Ccpsi%2C-Cell%2C-Hi-dsh-Flow%2C-High%2C/Detail

Nothing has to be removed to install the cats...other than the old cats.

[beantown mm]

oops, my bad, I meant to write SW Headers and Hi-Flo's... so mostly the Header install and effect... thanks man...

[magindat]

Jet hot coating is the only way to go if funds permit:depress:

I like the patina.

[babbage]

Not to hijack thread, but seemed a good place to ask.

thinking of the SW Headers with High Flow Cats replacing the one stock set of cats I have. Quick queston, what is the time and cost I would be looking at to have someone do them and is it a straight install or do other parts have to be moved or removed, like the block etc? and will I pick up a noticeable interior noise, hopefully if so, not crazy loud.

I know a lot of this has been discussed somewhere, but just looking for a short answer,, thanks

Maucat is a direct bolt on kit. No welding. You can do youself, took me 14 hours. I've heard people paying $500 for an install.

It will not be that much louder than factory - if you haven't changed the mufflers. I'd say about 10% louder. Old cats (4) are worth $200 cash.

Good luck.

[Mike M]

I ordered up a set of Stainless Works headers today. I got the "off road" ones with no cats. I have a few questions:

Do I have to get the car tuned, or will the Zack tune I have be ok? I don't want to be too lean. My car is NA.

I was quoted $550 for the install by Van at Mr. Norms garage in Rockford. Is that a good price?

Do they come with gaskets? If not, what do you recommend I get?

http://www.stainlessworks.net/media/catalog/product/cache/1/image/5e06319eda06f020e43594a9c23097 2d/M/A/MAUHDROR.JPG

Are you saying you won't have any cats on the car at all? How will you stop the P420 code? Will it be done in the tune or will you block off the secondary o2 sensors?

[tbone]

Rear 02's are turned off in tune. Fronts are before the cats. No visual inspections here. Done.

[Mike M]

Rear 02's are turned off in tune. Fronts are before the cats. No visual inspections here. Done.

When I removed the rear cats, the sound was increased(sounds great but still quiet) I would love to remove the front as well.

[tbone]

When I removed the rear cats, the sound was increased(sounds great but still quiet) I would love to remove the front as well.

I think these headers with no cats and my Magnaflows is going to sound killer.:banana2:

[yjmud]

I think these headers with no cats and my Magnaflows is going to sound killer.:banana2:

it will be loud just did mine with cats and stock and it is loud now:banana2:

[justbob]

it will be loud just did mine with cats and stock and it is loud now:banana2:

NO WAY! You actually installed them after having them a few years now? You KNOW you were KILLING me right? Congrats man, hope the wait was worth it!

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[yjmud]

finally got it done things lined up to get it taken care of

[tbone]

finally got it done things lined up to get it taken care of

You gots to take me for a ride when I get back next week!:burnout:

[clintons4]

I just used the OEM gaskets on the car. Worked perfect.

[yjmud]

same here :):bandit:

[Marauder Rick]

Kooks LT; no cat; Magnaflo mufflers; Vortec S/C
the sound is slightly off but you can see Matt (owner) jump because he wasnt expecting the volume
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[Marauder Rick]

The jump in this one is more niticable....and he knew it was coming this time.

-xDQ07IJ020

[tbone]

Missed this....
That sounds fantastic!