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    Posted: 10-August-2012 at 12:02PM
I appologize if this has been covered before. But, My GTS has a 302 and a cracked exhaust manifold.  I would like to put a set of headers on it to fix the problem.  When I go to a site like JEGS and put in my vehicle info the choices are very limited.  I am looking for suggestiions on what really works.  My preference would be ceramic coated or stainless and I dont really have an interest in replacing the factory dual exhaust.
 
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote Regul8r Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 10-August-2012 at 12:18PM
Stock 86-92 Mustang GT headers work well.
Even almost bolt up to stock exhaust.
A little cut and reweld of the down tube and presto... all set!
 
 
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the 302 is about the engine any maker(like Hooker) is still producing long tubes for, should be at least a couple good choices
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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote ilyes Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13-August-2012 at 3:14PM
I used the cheap hooker comp, fits well and just a little cut to do.
One thing though is the paint will barely last a week after you start the car. 
The cheapest goes around $130 for a set on summit.


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Post Options Post Options   Thanks (0) Thanks(0)   Quote stanman Quote  Post ReplyReply Direct Link To This Post Posted: 13-August-2012 at 3:36PM
If I'm not mistaken, the coating on headers isn't high heat paint. It's just a cheap coating to keep them from rusting before use. The last time I read instructions it advised that the headers be blasted and coated before applying engine heat.
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Mine had rust stop before use lol
Though it's a pain to have your brand new headers sent for paint. Depending on the price difference, I would see if coated unit wouldn't be easier on you.

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Antlerfiend is setting me up with a set of Mustang shorty headers!
Thanks for all of the advice.
 
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