Headers and exhaust update

[88sport]

I'm looking for a cheap and effective way to boost my horsepower. Are headers and dual exhaust the way to go? If so, what do you guys recommend?

Thanks

[88sport]

Okay, nobody is answering me, but I'm thinking I'll go ahead and talk to my local muffler shop and see if they'll fab up a custom dual exhaust system with glasspacks for me, but I'm still unsure about headers. I read that '86-'95 5.0L Mustangs came stock with headers. Should I try to find a set of those? Or is there a better, inexpensive aftermarket setup I could use?

Thanks

[TBirdPilot]

The stock mustang headers aren't much better than what you already have due to their crimps in the header pipes. Aftermarket shorty headers and h-pipe are best bet. www.atrperformance.com sells a stainless dual mandrel 2.5" catback for the turbo coupe, which is identical to the stock sport exhaust. They will sell you just the dual tailpipes from the mufflers back for $250 and they will be the right length.

I'm saving up to get aftermarket shorty headers, 2.5 cat h-pipe for mustang, 2.5 in & out mufflers, intermediate 2.5 stainless pipe as needed to connect, and the 2.5 stainless tail pipes from ATR performance. Not cheap, but it is a big improvement over stock and wont need to be replaced. A stock mustang upper intake and throttle body is also a good upgrade to get more air into the engine. You can't do a whole lot without replacing the stock computer or getting a custom chip since it is a speed density system.

Originally posted by 88sport:
Okay, nobody is answering me, but I'm thinking I'll go ahead and talk to my local muffler shop and see if they'll fab up a custom dual exhaust system with glasspacks for me, but I'm still unsure about headers. I read that '86-'95 5.0L Mustangs came stock with headers. Should I try to find a set of those? Or is there a better, inexpensive aftermarket setup I could use?

Thanks