65Matt
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- City, State
- Atlanta, GA
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 96 XLT
Hey all,
I got my SVO headers put on my truck last weekend, and they rock! Above 3000 rpms, the motor starts picking up power big time. It used to fall flat on its face in this range. There is probably a little low end torque loss, but its not really noticeable. I have noticed that it the throttle is not so 'jumpy' right off of idle. It has more 'smooth' low-end power now. Haven't been able to keep my foot out of it to measure the mileage change.
Looking at the stock pieces after removing them: It is unbelievable that Ford installed these factory POS. They are so small! Take a look at my picture here:
www.geocities.com/mstngmtt/portsize.jpg
** Note: Click on this link, then remove the "http://" to pull up the picture.
Anyway, the install was not as bad as I thought it would be. The headers come with gaskets, bolts, and instructions. You have to remove the wheels, but it is also helpful to remove the front shocks (which I replaced anyway).
Overall, I'd say that this mod is well worth the money. (The money meaning the Ford dealer price, not the inflated E.E. price.)
I'll do a detailed writeup and include pics on my site sometime in the future. I'd definately recommend them to anyone with a choked up 5.0.
I got my SVO headers put on my truck last weekend, and they rock! Above 3000 rpms, the motor starts picking up power big time. It used to fall flat on its face in this range. There is probably a little low end torque loss, but its not really noticeable. I have noticed that it the throttle is not so 'jumpy' right off of idle. It has more 'smooth' low-end power now. Haven't been able to keep my foot out of it to measure the mileage change.
Looking at the stock pieces after removing them: It is unbelievable that Ford installed these factory POS. They are so small! Take a look at my picture here:
www.geocities.com/mstngmtt/portsize.jpg
** Note: Click on this link, then remove the "http://" to pull up the picture.
Anyway, the install was not as bad as I thought it would be. The headers come with gaskets, bolts, and instructions. You have to remove the wheels, but it is also helpful to remove the front shocks (which I replaced anyway).
Overall, I'd say that this mod is well worth the money. (The money meaning the Ford dealer price, not the inflated E.E. price.)
I'll do a detailed writeup and include pics on my site sometime in the future. I'd definately recommend them to anyone with a choked up 5.0.
