Long tube headers

[sideways snake]

Hello all....new to the site, sorry if this question has a thread somewhere.
I have a 2011 GT500 and would like to put long tubes on it.
Does anyone know from experience the best long tubes to use which will not have to be removed to do the clutch?
What would the best be high flow cats or no cats? I don’t need to worry about emissions testing.
Thanks!

 

[1 Alibi 2]

These are Kooks LT's on a 2011
.

 

[enormous]

My Ford dealer swapped my clutch on my 08 with SW LT's. I also run SW high flow cats and a recent inspection using a camera through the sensor hole revealed the cats in excellent condition after 20,000 miles .
740 HP and 720 TQ.

 

[sideways snake]

These are Kooks LT's on a 2011
.

Thanks for pics. Looks good on clearance.

 

[sideways snake]

My Ford dealer swapped my clutch on my 08 with SW LT's. I also run SW high flow cats and a recent inspection using a camera through the sensor hole revealed the cats in excellent condition after 20,000 miles .
740 HP and 720 TQ.

Thanks for the reply and information!

 

[mobeydick]

My Ford dealer swapped my clutch on my 08 with SW LT's. I also run SW high flow cats and a recent inspection using a camera through the sensor hole revealed the cats in excellent condition after 20,000 miles .
740 HP and 720 TQ.

How much did they charge?!

 

[mobeydick]

These are Kooks LT's on a 2011
.

Did the Transmission brace help much!?!

 

[1 Alibi 2]

Did the Transmission brace help much!?!

Between the brace & the Barton shifter, a noticeable difference.
Also a noticeable difference in noise & vibration..

 

[1Kona_Venom]

Something I learned along the way just in case you need it in the future,
the METCO driveshaft safety loop is the only loop I found that will work with KOOKS.
BMR and other brands did not clear (11/12)

I run American Racing Headers. Yes they need to be removed for clutch install.
I prefer them over Kooks.

MGWII shifter > Barton. Had them both

 

[sideways snake]

Something I learned along the way just in case you need it in the future,
the METCO driveshaft safety loop is the only loop I found that will work with KOOKS.
BMR and other brands did not clear (11/12)

I run American Racing Headers. Yes they need to be removed for clutch install.
I prefer them over Kooks.

MGWII shifter > Barton. Had them both

Thanks for sharing those tips

 

[enormous]

How much did they charge?!

I got real lucky and the Service manager ( who happened to be my neighbor ) adjusted the labor cost at zero as warranty with my Mcload RXT at my cost.

 

[mobeydick]

Something I learned along the way just in case you need it in the future,
the METCO driveshaft safety loop is the only loop I found that will work with KOOKS.
BMR and other brands did not clear (11/12)

I run American Racing Headers. Yes they need to be removed for clutch install.
I prefer them over Kooks.

MGWII shifter > Barton. Had them both

I have ARH so completely removed or the bolts loosened so they can be pushed to the side?

 

[mobeydick]

Between the brace & the Barton shifter, a noticeable difference.
Also a noticeable difference in noise & vibration..

I've had the brace for a while just never installed it. I will when I have the clutch and Transmission fixed and replaced. I have the Shelby shifter installed and a MGW 1 I picked up about 10 years ago.

 

[XP900]

These are Kooks LT's on a 2011
.

What's the reason for the added transmission brace and under what conditions is it needed? Is it a simple bolt in process? make?

 

[1 Alibi 2]

What's the reason for the added transmission brace and under what conditions is it needed? Is it a simple bolt in process? make?

Works to solve the missed shift issues, not 100 % but helps.
Simple bolt on.

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[Catmonkey]

Poly engine mounts will do the same thing as bolting that monstrosity to the bell housing. The problem is the liquid filled engine mounts allowing too much engine movement under torque. Replacing them with poly eliminates that issue. I don't really trust putting a lateral load on bell housing bolt holes in an aluminum block. You will get some engine vibration going that route too.

I have ARH on my car and while I think you could pull the transmission without removing them, I did not do that. I removed the driver side header because I needed to remove the oil cooler/filter adapter for some other engine work that required taking the front timing cover off. I had already changed the clutch, I just changed to a later 2013 transmission. I think if you're going to install long tubes, just don't put cats on it, if no one is inspecting the car for such. It's still illegal to do that, but if there is no enforcement, why go through the expense. Be forewarned, the car will be super loud.

 

[1Kona_Venom]

I have ARH so completely removed or the bolts loosened so they can be pushed to the side?

see @Catmonkey response right above here ^^ good info
I do not do headers or clutches. I write the check. My shop removed the divers side

The loudness of the exhaust, that is subjective to each set of ears. I got numerous compliments with my setup for sounding old school muscle"ish"

 

[Catmonkey]

The loudness of the exhaust, that is subjective to each set of ears. I got numerous compliments with my setup for sounding old school muscle"ish"

Absolutely. I am old too. I'm sure 50 years ago I would have thought otherwise.

 

[sideways snake]

Poly engine mounts will do the same thing as bolting that monstrosity to the bell housing. The problem is the liquid filled engine mounts allowing too much engine movement under torque. Replacing them with poly eliminates that issue. I don't really trust putting a lateral load on bell housing bolt holes in an aluminum block. You will get some engine vibration going that route too.

I have ARH on my car and while I think you could pull the transmission without removing them, I did not do that. I removed the driver side header because I needed to remove the oil cooler/filter adapter for some other engine work that required taking the front timing cover off. I had already changed the clutch, I just changed to a later 2013 transmission. I think if you're going to install long tubes, just don't put cats on it, if no one is inspecting the car for such. It's still illegal to do that, but if there is no enforcement, why go through the expense. Be forewarned, the car will be super loud.

How is the gas and exhaust smell inside the car without cats?

 

[Catmonkey]

I only notice it when the car is in the garage with the windows down and sits there idling a while. It's almost always a cold start, so the a/f mixture will be a little richer than a fully warmed up engine. However, I don't think my sense of smell is that acute, for what that's worth.