Long Tube Headers?

A5literMan

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So I have a few questions. Does anybody have a brand preference/recommendation? I'm trying to figure out which one to use. Also concerned about clearance/fitment. My shortys barely scraped the rag joint on the steering shaft. Now going with TFS heads and a stock k member. 5 speed,stock bell housing. Contemplating changing the rack if I have to. I'm leaning towards BBK 1 3/4" ceramics with a x pipe. I'd like to get some Kooks but just to expensive.
 
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I have my AFRs with my LTBBK Chrome(should have gotten CC) and I have no fitment issues. I'm lowered so I may rub the bottom with a full load in the car over speed bumps but nothing to cry home about. I have no rubbing issues with my steering shaft either. Kooks are tits but $$$!
 
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I've used hooker super competitions on foxes and F body GM cars both, and have been more than pleased with fitment and performance. They are NOT cheap, but light years ahead of BBK junk..

just my .02..
 
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I have my AFRs with my LTBBK Chrome(should have gotten CC) and I have no fitment issues. I'm lowered so I may rub the bottom with a full load in the car over speed bumps but nothing to cry home about. I have no rubbing issues with my steering shaft either. Kooks are tits but $$$!
Are they 1 5/8 or 3/4"? You had plenty of clearance on the shaft? I don't know why my shortys rub.
 
i have mac on my car... its not all THAT bad to put them on. the driver side is a bit harder to get lined up. the passenger side bolts right up.

but the BBK would be much easier
 
I had Mac long tubes on all of my mustangs. They fit just fine. I do remember the steering shaft going through the the headers. Not sure if that is normal or not. I also remember having to unbolt motor mounts and jacking up the engine to get them in.

For the price, you can't beat them.

I'm sure the craftsmanship on a pair of kooks is much better. Should be for that kind of money.
 
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I had Mac long tubes on all of my mustangs. They fit just fine. I do remember the steering shaft going through the the headers. Not sure if that is normal or not. I also remember having to unbolt motor mounts and jacking up the engine to get them in.

For the price, you can't beat them.

I'm sure the craftsmanship on a pair of kooks is much better. Should be for that kind of money.

I used my engine hoist. Unbolt the engine mounts, lift it up and over just an inch or two to gain clearance for the passenger side. I didn't even unbolt my T5 from the mounts or anything.
 
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1 3/4" will be slightly over sized for a 302 but I'm going to maximize this build. Planning on somewhere around 63- 6500rpm shift point. Might be going solid roller not sure yet. And yes I think the dart block will be in there by summer of 16' or at the latest that winter.