frank830 Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 Looking into some Ceramic Mac long tube headers 1 5/8Does anyone have them?Power gains, and whats the clearance like when changing the starter or clutch?And sound?Just making sure its worth switching out my shorties for some LTs.Cars daily driven mods are1994 Mustang GT 5.0306E303 cam1.7 scorpion rockersGt40 intake24lb injectors80mm MAF70mm BBK Throttle BodyCold Air IntakeMsd ignition coilAccel spark plugs4.10 gears (came w/ car I want to get 3.73)I will get an o/r h pipe with flowmaster super 44sManual transmission Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Det_Riot Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 @OnyxCobra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted May 29, 2014 Report Share Posted May 29, 2014 I have some 1 3/4's on my car. Power gains? probably not enough to make it worth getting new headers/midpipe plus all the work but I don't know. The starter may be doable but my suggestion is if you think your starter is dicey just replace it when you do the headers. The clutch is no problem, the bell housing can be removed with the headers in place. They sound good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank830 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Does it atleast change the sound to where its noticeableDeeper, louder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 I'd say no. It may have a smoother sound but I don't think most people would notice or be able to tell the difference. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank830 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 DamnWhats a good reason to get some?And what mods do you have Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 i have them lol just came last week, but i had non ceramic ones before. won't see to much gain over shortys many a little more torque and you'll loose ground clearance. but they will look good under the hood and help keeps temps down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frank830 Posted May 30, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Oh okHow did it effect the sound?@ZachAnd enough to worry about speed bumps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OnyxCobra Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 DamnWhats a good reason to get some?And what mods do you have They do make more power but with the mods you have chances are you're not going to notice much of a difference. The main reason I got them is because I figured the Kenne Bell needed all the help it could get with making power. I have a KB at 9psi, AFR 165 heads, Steeda cam, rest of the small bolt ons, etc. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackmage Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 different motor, but helped a buddy put LT's on his 3v. Made it a little raspier but not any louder at all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted May 30, 2014 Report Share Posted May 30, 2014 Speed bumps are definatly a challenge for me just depends on how low you areSent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RockinHrse_98 Posted May 31, 2014 Report Share Posted May 31, 2014 Don't have experience with them on a 5.0 but I have Mac longtubes on my full bolt on 2v and gained some low end torque as well as a deeper exhaust tone over stock manifolds. Lost some ground clearance. Pulling the trans sucks because T45s can't be unbolted from the bellhousing. I've had to wrestle the thing out twice, it sucks. Starter bolts are hard to get to also, had to get 2 long extensions joined with a swivel between them lol. All that being said, I still like the longtubes, and I would recommend them if you can get a good deal on them. And if you're willing to give up some ground clearance. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
