Bassani long tube headers

Anyone have any insight on how good these are? I got a chance for a set of stainless steel ones at a good price

They are GREAT!!!

They are up there with Kooks and American Racing. THey are stainless steel design, and will last a VERY long time

Alright, I have lowered the car and have heard several different stories. I am looking to install long tube headers and from what I am being told they will bottom out. I installed the john and I installed the Eibach Pro Kit on my car. I was told that I could install Kooks Mid legnth and eliminate that problem and lose no horsepower. However it seems that they cost more than the long tube headers. I just dont want to have to worry about busting them out of alignment. I have enough to worry about with the ground effects. This is the next install and would like to get this cleared up so that I can get started. Thanks for the information guys. This is by far the best forum for information and help

Give me a month or so and I will have my Kooks headers on. I am lowered as well so I will be able to give you some feedback.

If you do not mind me asking how much did you pay for your kooks? Also did you go with the catted h pipe and are they stainless or ceramic.

I got mine used and paid $900 for them and it included the high-flow catted x-pipe. They are stainless, but before I put them on I am getting them jet-hot coated.

Prepare to bottom out with any long tubes you buy. I am lowered and have long tubes and its a constant problem. Just getting out of my driveway I have to put boards down.

I don't think you will have any major problems, BJ. You already know to drive with care due to the ground effects and now being lowered, you'll be even more careful. I've scraped mine many times (slow crawls on speed bumps) and has never been hard enough to cause harmful damage.
They are on the car in my sig pic and being I removed all the original background and replaced it with a much lighter one, you can easily see the underside. They don't drastically hang down. I believe your rocker panels may sit lower than the headers will.

thanks for the info. I will leave it up to the boys at JPC to figure it out. I am hoping to get in there within the next two weeks but shall see.

Hey Laura who are you looking to have install your headers? And how much? I was quoted 850.00 to install mine.

Droptop306 wrote:Hey Laura who are you looking to have install your headers? And how much? I was quoted 850.00 to install mine.

I haven't got a quote yet. I would like to try to install these myself if I have time(which is highly unlikely). I have ALOT of shyt to install before the racing season begins and time is against me. JJ at Woodbine Mototrsports is where I'll be taking mine. Is pretty reasonable and does things top notch.

Where is he located and do you have a contact number? I thought I was told that the car had to be tuned when installing long tube headers. I could be wrong and if this is something that I could do with some help I am all for it. It would save alot of money that is for sure. However a lift would really be nice to because I think everything is done from underside. Did you get new motor mounts yet and if so what brand and model number. Thanks

Hey what is better guys American Racing or JBA? I have a chance to get a American Racing long tube for 600 plus shipping. However JBA is 579.00 shipped and 1000 for tubes and catted h pipe. Tell me what to do guys

American Racing headers FTW! Top notch stuff!!

You don't have to get a tune for the headers, but is highly recommended to get full benefit from them. (Someone please correct me if I am wrong).

Here is JJs website. All the info you need should be on there.

http://www.woodbinemotorsports.com/

I haven't gotten new motor mounts yet. I'll get back to you with what kind I get.

You are correct you do not need a tune for exaust upgades

American Racing was founded by the previous Partner of Kooks.

They are very simular design, and have top notch quality like Kooks.

So 600 is a good deal then. He has a non catted x pipe I can get cheap I am sure under 100 if someone can use it. What catted h pipe should i get to match up with these american racing. What motor mounts should i get

Steeda prothane

Any long tube catted H will work. However for fittment to be easier if you stick with the same brand.

Alright I will leave it up to the group.

American Racing with non catted x pipe for 675 (will need to buy a catted h pipe

or

JBA long tube with catted H pipe 02 extensions shipped for 975?

Please tell me prior to close of bussiness today. Will be ordering

Option one for sure...

Note you will need to have your rear 02 sensors turned off in your tune.

It will not pass emissions with them turned off. I am looking for a viable option for tricking the computer. I am not sure if the old trick of MIL's will work... someone else might know...

Will

OK I am using the Predator tuner is that an option in the tune or something that I need to take to a shop and have them do for me. Thanks for all the help. I am trying to get this guy to just sell me the headers due to not using the x pipe. We shall see

Why are you so set on the H pipe when you run muffler deletes??? Granted my X pipe with a chambered muffler bucks tradition and numerous opinions, but it sounds good and there is ZERO drone inside the car...at any RPM Normal rule of thumb is X pipe with straight through mufflers or deletes and H pipe with chambered mufflers.

Never really considered. I just know that I want catted. I am just trying to get the best deal for my money right now. So should i snatch the 600 american racing and get the x or h pipe somewhere else or the JBA's complete system for 975.00 shipped

You can get the complete JBA LTs and catted H from American Muscle shipped for just under $960!

Just heard several complaints about JBA showing signs of rust on both the ceramic and stainless. Dont know if a bad batch or what. I think I will lean towards the kooks mid legnth and catted h pipe. Was quoted 2305.00 installed.

Did you check on LT diameter for when you possibly go F/I in the near future? I'd sacrifice some performance loss now and maximize it with F/I rather than maximize now and be inadequate with boost...