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Technical => Engine Tech => Topic started by: 88 VI Bird on April 23, 2005, 08:48:27 AM

Title: where can I buy headers for 88 3.8?
Post by: 88 VI Bird on April 23, 2005, 08:48:27 AM
I`m in the virgin islands and it`s not easy to find many parts
need to know where to purchase new or used headers  for my 86.
right now I was trying to modifie the headers I had for a mustang 5.0
but I`m still trying to find aftermarket and will the exhuast system off the 86 mustang fit?
Title: Re: where can I buy headers for 88 3.8?
Post by: Tbird232ci on April 23, 2005, 12:09:23 PM
the only aftermarket headers are for V6 mustangs, and while they do fit, they offer no benefit on a stock engine

try to find yourself a pair of 94-98 (98 being the best) headers off of a STOCK 3.8L mustang, youll have to modify them a little bit in the way of possibly plugging an EGR tube or two, but they bolt right on

you also should be able to use an h-pipe from an 86-93 stang if you use stang headers, but try to find a stock one, and then use a catback of your choice, it will need to be modified to fit, but they can/will work
Title: Re: where can I buy headers for 88 3.8?
Post by: 289Cougar on April 24, 2005, 04:52:50 AM
man, the 3.8  = worthless, dont spend any more money on it, just wait for a 5.0, 302, 351W/351C, 427 cobra jet, or 460

btw, im wasted, didn't meand to aoffent anhone!