best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

004mach1 · 04-14-2010, 09:16 PM

i've got SLP loud mouth exhaust, just purchased BBK off road H pipe, and now im looking for input on the best sounding long tube headers that arent going to sound too raspy?

2k4mach · 04-14-2010, 09:19 PM

h pipe vs xpipe along with your catback is gonna have more of an affect on how it sounds.

acreature · 04-14-2010, 09:19 PM

Just based on what I've heard around here.... Kooks.

Kelly@Livernois · 04-14-2010, 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by 2k4mach

h pipe vs xpipe along with your catback is gonna have more of an affect on how it sounds.

bingo

004mach1 · 04-14-2010, 09:48 PM

well i've already got the mufflers on but not the H pipe yet and i dont want to put that on until i match it up to the long tubes thats why im trying to go from there

birdman941 · 04-14-2010, 10:00 PM

NASCAR sound = H pipe
Indycar sound=X pipe

Headers don't matter much if good quality.

004mach1 · 04-14-2010, 10:42 PM

so should i stick with the H pipe and order long tube headers OR get the X pipe and skip the headers all together and pick up another mod?
im looking for a nice clean sound, if i dont pick up the HP there i can make it up elsewhere

2k4mach · 04-14-2010, 11:31 PM

its all your call.

do you have the LM1's or 2's?

if you have 1's i dont know why you say you dont want raspy as the lm'1s are the raspiest muffler out of all the common setups people use.

AsphaltKiller · 04-15-2010, 12:54 AM

I just installed Kooks LT and Catted X and I love it, waiting on Ultra flow catback. currently have 2 chamber flows on it now and its not raspy at all. Loud as hell when i get on it but no rasp.

Kooks all the way but you are going to pay for what you get, best fit and no longtube removal when clutch needs to be replaced.

ASH302 · 04-15-2010, 03:59 AM

Kooks and SLP LT's hear, heard both and loved both which ever but your prob going to have to go with a Xpipe with these two LT's i think they have to match up or Kooks is that way don't know why,

SparksMach1 · 04-15-2010, 08:23 AM

kooks and american racing are the two top choices imo

birdman941 · 04-15-2010, 09:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Mach1Marauder

Best fit is Kooks. Call me if you want a set.

True!
They even named them after Bill! :ORANGE:

ASH302 · 04-15-2010, 12:02 PM

On Kooks don't you have to use there midpipe. i heard this somewhere just wanted to find out for sure

Scott McClure · 04-16-2010, 06:18 PM

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Originally Posted by 460hpmach1

On Kooks don't you have to use there midpipe. i heard this somewhere just wanted to find out for sure

Yes as with any longtube you'll have to use their matching midpipe. Here's my setup, Kooks longtubes with their x-pipe and Bassani catback.

SparksMach1 · 04-19-2010, 12:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott McClure

Yes as with any longtube you'll have to use their matching midpipe. Here's my setup, Kooks longtubes with their x-pipe and Bassani catback.

I got a chubby from how clean the underside of that car is

Chances50 · 04-20-2010, 01:11 AM

Sweet I thought Kooks used the slip fit connectors instead of the ball flange that sells me on them..

JimsZ · 05-12-2010, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Scott McClure

Yes as with any longtube you'll have to use their matching midpipe. Here's my setup, Kooks longtubes with their x-pipe and Bassani catback.

****... someone good at photoshop! I couldn't even see the K-Member or tires!

Scott McClure · 05-12-2010, 08:03 PM

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Originally Posted by JimsZ

****... someone good at photoshop! I couldn't even see the K-Member or tires!

Photoshop my azz that's my car on a lift.

311-420 · 05-12-2010, 08:22 PM

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Originally Posted by JimsZ

****... someone good at photoshop! I couldn't even see the K-Member or tires!

what the................

04mach1white · 05-12-2010, 11:16 PM

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Originally Posted by AsphaltKiller

I just installed Kooks LT and Catted X and I love it, waiting on Ultra flow catback. currently have 2 chamber flows on it now and its not raspy at all. Loud as hell when i get on it but no rasp.

Kooks all the way but you are going to pay for what you get, best fit and no longtube removal when clutch needs to be replaced.

Which 2 chamber flows?? I just installed Kooks LT's and a Catted X, but with Borla Stingers and its loud and raspy.

Any videos by any chance? I switched from Super 44's when I put the headers on so I have never heard the 2 chambers with Kooks. I thought about putting the 44s back on just to see how it sounds

311-420 · 05-13-2010, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by 04mach1white

Any videos by any chance? I switched from Super 44's when I put the headers on so I have never heard the 2 chambers with Kooks. I thought about putting the 44s back on just to see how it sounds

I bet it would sound nasty. You should do it and make a video. That combo is unexplored.

04mach1white · 05-13-2010, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by 311-420

I bet it would sound nasty. You should do it and make a video. That combo is unexplored.

hmm very tempting

helomech74 · 05-13-2010, 04:17 AM

I'm running Stainless Works headers. I built my own x-pipe and exhaust using 3" tubing from Burns stainless and Borla XR1 mufflers. I basically copied the Stainless works Xpipe, but adjust some of the bends to get it to sit higher under the car. You can use whatever X/H mid pipe you want with whatever headers you want, just be prepared to do a little custom fitting if they aren't matched or just build your own exhaust.

I'll be switching out the Stainless Works for ARH 1 3/4" x 3.5" headers sometime next year when I finish building the new motor.

rugs04mach · 05-13-2010, 12:29 PM

i have the american racing headers. great sound and quality. with their catted x pipe and my stingers the car is crazy loud. wasn't expecting it but the performance is good

TheBafsta · 05-13-2010, 01:36 PM

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Originally Posted by 004mach1

i've got SLP loud mouth exhaust, just purchased BBK off road H pipe, and now im looking for input on the best sounding long tube headers that arent going to sound too raspy?

i have bbk long tube headers with bbk h pipe love the sound nice deep rumble not poping or raspy ill have a sound clip up for the site by tomrow

04-14-2010, 09:16 PM	#1
004mach1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH, rochester Posts: 19	best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! i've got SLP loud mouth exhaust, just purchased BBK off road H pipe, and now im looking for input on the best sounding long tube headers that arent going to sound too raspy?

04-14-2010, 09:19 PM	#2
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04-14-2010, 09:48 PM	#5
004mach1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH, rochester Posts: 19	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! well i've already got the mufflers on but not the H pipe yet and i dont want to put that on until i match it up to the long tubes thats why im trying to go from there

04-14-2010, 10:00 PM	#6
birdman941 Torque wins! Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Florida Posts: 13,167	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! NASCAR sound = H pipe Indycar sound=X pipe Headers don't matter much if good quality. __________________ The ORIGINAL Project R build thread is back ! 5.4 32V NA Streetable 404/387 26.56 MPG "I don't like repeat offenders, I like DEAD offenders" Ted Nugent "A big engine hardly working is more efficient than a little engine screaming its head off" Jay Leno

04-14-2010, 10:42 PM	#7
004mach1 Registered User Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: NH, rochester Posts: 19	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! so should i stick with the H pipe and order long tube headers OR get the X pipe and skip the headers all together and pick up another mod? im looking for a nice clean sound, if i dont pick up the HP there i can make it up elsewhere

04-14-2010, 11:31 PM	#8
2k4mach LuLz Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Cedar Park, TX Posts: 19,294	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! its all your call. do you have the LM1's or 2's? if you have 1's i dont know why you say you dont want raspy as the lm'1s are the raspiest muffler out of all the common setups people use. __________________ 11 Sterling gray GT500 coupe 08 Silver Z06 1058rwhp/1073rwt @ 15psi 14 Silver Q50S Vortech blown 04 DSG Mach 1 (stolen) 03 OW Mach 1 (sitting in a field rotting away)

04-15-2010, 12:54 AM	#9
AsphaltKiller Registered User Join Date: May 2007 Location: Oviedo,Florida Posts: 508	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! I just installed Kooks LT and Catted X and I love it, waiting on Ultra flow catback. currently have 2 chamber flows on it now and its not raspy at all. Loud as hell when i get on it but no rasp. Kooks all the way but you are going to pay for what you get, best fit and no longtube removal when clutch needs to be replaced. __________________ Here she is... DOB: 10/09/2003 Current Mods: SCT2 Tuner, C&L Intake tube, 3/8" PHP Spacer, 4:10's Steeda (CA, Upper/Lowers - Rear, Sport Springs, x2 ball joints, 3 hole CC Plates, bumpsteer kit, Aluminum rack bushings,Front/Rear STB) Stock 17x8 255's front Stock Reps 17x9 285's rear T56 swap w/Pro 5.0 Kooks LT w/ catted X Ultr Flow Catback Best 1/4 13.1 @ 108 --before mods

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ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! Kooks and SLP LT's hear, heard both and loved both which ever but your prob going to have to go with a Xpipe with these two LT's i think they have to match up or Kooks is that way don't know why, __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

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SparksMach1 Shitin 'n Gitin Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Pasadena, MD Posts: 1,416	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! kooks and american racing are the two top choices imo __________________ 2003 AB Mach -- 442/435 @ the rear ALL MOTOR -Race Gas FRPP BOSS 5.0 block, 10.6:1 compression, Manley H-Beams; Diamond flat-top pistons, P&P heads W/ 5-angle valve job & ARP Head studs, PP upper/lower intake, Comp Stage 2 N/A cams, FR500 springs, valves, and followers, Tube K with coilovers and Bilsteins, Kooks, Stingers, 2.97 T-56 Magnum, 31 Spline Superior axles & Auburn-pro dif, built battle boxes, KB BAP w/ 39lb injectors, and 4:10's.

04-15-2010, 12:02 PM	#13
ASH302 Soldier for Christ Join Date: May 2009 Location: Willis, TX at The Daddy ASh Ranch Posts: 30,596	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! On Kooks don't you have to use there midpipe. i heard this somewhere just wanted to find out for sure __________________ 2001 lazer red v6 Mustang coupe sold in Aug 2006 2004 screaming yellow 5.0 sc Mach 1 sold in Oct 2012 2013 grey 6 speed coupe GT Mustang Sold in Feb 2014 2013 RED Dodge Charger R/T Sold Nov 2014 2002 custom Blue 02 Auto Trans AM Sold June 2015 1998 Cobra Black Sold summer 2016 Current 2009 Ford F350 FX4 March 2017 (work truck) 2003 OW 5.0 Mach 1 Aug 2020 ASh

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Chances50 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Haskell, Ok Posts: 1,325	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! Sweet I thought Kooks used the slip fit connectors instead of the ball flange that sells me on them..

05-13-2010, 04:17 AM	#23
helomech74 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: All over the place Posts: 232	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! I'm running Stainless Works headers. I built my own x-pipe and exhaust using 3" tubing from Burns stainless and Borla XR1 mufflers. I basically copied the Stainless works Xpipe, but adjust some of the bends to get it to sit higher under the car. You can use whatever X/H mid pipe you want with whatever headers you want, just be prepared to do a little custom fitting if they aren't matched or just build your own exhaust. I'll be switching out the Stainless Works for ARH 1 3/4" x 3.5" headers sometime next year when I finish building the new motor.

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rugs04mach Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Long Valley, New Jersey Posts: 253	Re: best sounding long tube headers?!!!!!! i have the american racing headers. great sound and quality. with their catted x pipe and my stingers the car is crazy loud. wasn't expecting it but the performance is good __________________ Eibach Pro Kit springs Silver FR500 18x9 18x10 265/35/18 295/35/18 Vredestein's MGW shifter Borla Stinger cat back cobra mirrors Aluminator/Kenne-Bell American Racing headers/catted x pipe Mcleod RXT twin disc Built TR3650 by Astro Performance tuned by Chris Rose

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