Bassani header install progress... - Page 2 - 2003-04 Mach 1 Registry Owners Club

Roy · 06-04-2006, 10:56 PM

Did the directions say to remove the K-member? That seems odd.

littlemags · 06-05-2006, 03:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Roy

Did the directions say to remove the K-member? That seems odd.

no...but it is easier to do it that way. I did mine without removing the k-member. PAIN...after I changed to a tubular I can see why people do remove the k-member. The clearance is unreal. way easier to tighten all the bolts

Mark04Mach1 · 06-04-2006, 11:05 PM

very nice headers!!!

greygod · 06-05-2006, 02:55 PM

so did you have an exhaust leak on right side?
i just got mine installed and think i have 1 but not sure.
getting code for right front o2 sensor responding slow
thought i was rubbing on frame somewhere but its just really close
and def a different feel in pedals with less wt from old manifolds.

what other mods do u have. i made 301/318 after tuning mine

Tungsten · 06-05-2006, 03:49 PM

It's funny that this thread has resurfaced. I've got a set of the Bassani mid-length headers waiting in the wings for installation. A few of my friends have suggested that we tackle this ourselves, including dropping the K-Member, but I am somewhat tempted to let a shop with a lift do it.

littlemags · 06-05-2006, 04:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Tungsten

It's funny that this thread has resurfaced. I've got a set of the Bassani mid-length headers waiting in the wings for installation. A few of my friends have suggested that we tackle this ourselves, including dropping the K-Member, but I am somewhat tempted to let a shop with a lift do it.

it really isn' that bad once you pull the k-member...I never removed the front suspension though. i took off both arms at the k-member and moved them to the side. then removed steering rack and slide to the side, undid steering shaft...supported engine at crank and at trans with 2x4's....it was easy then.

Tungsten · 06-05-2006, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemags

it really isn' that bad once you pull the k-member...I never removed the front suspension though. i took off both arms at the k-member and moved them to the side. then removed steering rack and slide to the side, undid steering shaft...supported engine at crank and at trans with 2x4's....it was easy then.

I've heard of others doing as you did, just removing the A-Arms. Wasn't that quite a bit of weight being supported only by the struts? Or did you do something to help suspend the whole strut/spindle/rotor/a-arm assembly and reduce the stress on the struts some?

littlemags · 06-05-2006, 04:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Tungsten

I've heard of others doing as you did, just removing the A-Arms. Wasn't that quite a bit of weight being supported only by the struts? Or did you do something to help suspend the whole strut/spindle/rotor/a-arm assembly and reduce the stress on the struts some?

I actually didn't use anything. I tied up the arms and bungeed them up...as far as weight...the cc plates will hold it fine

Tungsten · 06-05-2006, 04:45 PM

I guess I was more worried about the stress on the struts themselves and the possibility of damaging the gas piston. But I'm sure I could figure out a way to secure them out of the way somehow.

rcodemach1 · 09-03-2006, 02:13 AM

I'm still pretty happy with mine. Definately had to pull the k-member. FYI, it was a royal PITA to double check the torque on the header bolts with the factory k member back in. I did have a few that needed tightening, but no leaks so far.

Black Mach 1 · 02-16-2007, 12:59 AM

Was it worth anything other than sound?

littlemags · 02-16-2007, 12:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Black Mach 1

Was it worth anything other than sound?

about 15hp and 20ft tq. on my combo.

Black Mach 1 · 02-16-2007, 01:25 PM

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Originally Posted by littlemags

about 15hp and 20ft tq. on my combo.

Crank or Wheel?

SickBlackMach · 02-20-2007, 01:29 AM

Here's something for you guys that have installed them or want to install them and are (or might) experience leaks...
They are solid graphite gaskets, and they claim that they guarantee to stop leaks! I picked up 2 from a guy that was local that had extras. I have only 1 leak on the passenger side, 3rd tube back. I'm very confident these will fix the leak! I'll be putting it on tomorrow afternoon.

The part number you need is "RF3034" It's not listed, but they stock them, I called today, it was about $38-ish.
http://www.remflex.com/

WhiteautoMach · 08-23-2009, 11:11 PM

Were these long tubes, mid or shorty headers? Equal length or non shorties?

06-04-2006, 10:56 PM	#1
Roy Registered User Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: S.E. Mich. Posts: 3,446	Re: Bassani header install progress... Did the directions say to remove the K-member? That seems odd.

06-04-2006, 11:05 PM	#3
Mark04Mach1 No mames.... Join Date: May 2006 Location: Del Rio, Texas Posts: 2,449	Re: Bassani header install progress... very nice headers!!! __________________ sold all my cars..

06-05-2006, 02:55 PM	#4
greygod Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: new bern,nc Posts: 240	Re: Bassani header install progress... so did you have an exhaust leak on right side? i just got mine installed and think i have 1 but not sure. getting code for right front o2 sensor responding slow thought i was rubbing on frame somewhere but its just really close and def a different feel in pedals with less wt from old manifolds. what other mods do u have. i made 301/318 after tuning mine __________________ 2013 GT impact blue 04 DSG mach I *sold*

06-05-2006, 03:49 PM	#5
Tungsten Naturally Agitated Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 810	Re: Bassani header install progress... It's funny that this thread has resurfaced. I've got a set of the Bassani mid-length headers waiting in the wings for installation. A few of my friends have suggested that we tackle this ourselves, including dropping the K-Member, but I am somewhat tempted to let a shop with a lift do it. __________________ 2003 Mach1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed ~ Born on May 12, 2003 at 12:38pm ~ 2004 F250 SuperCrew 4X4 6.0L PowerStroke Turbo Diesel

06-05-2006, 04:45 PM	#9
Tungsten Naturally Agitated Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 810	Re: Bassani header install progress... I guess I was more worried about the stress on the struts themselves and the possibility of damaging the gas piston. But I'm sure I could figure out a way to secure them out of the way somehow. __________________ 2003 Mach1 - Dark Shadow Grey - 5 Speed ~ Born on May 12, 2003 at 12:38pm ~ 2004 F250 SuperCrew 4X4 6.0L PowerStroke Turbo Diesel

09-03-2006, 02:13 AM	#10
rcodemach1 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: san diego, ca Posts: 1,461	Re: Bassani header install progress... I'm still pretty happy with mine. Definately had to pull the k-member. FYI, it was a royal PITA to double check the torque on the header bolts with the factory k member back in. I did have a few that needed tightening, but no leaks so far. __________________ '03 Mach, Oxford White, 5-spd, Eaton '03 Mach, Black, automatic (parting out) '98 GT, 410w, C4, Vortech

02-16-2007, 12:59 AM	#11
Black Mach 1 32V Powered Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Quad Cities, IL Posts: 879	Re: Bassani header install progress... Was it worth anything other than sound?

02-20-2007, 01:29 AM	#14
SickBlackMach Resident Beavis Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Beavercreek, OH Posts: 971	Re: Bassani header install progress... Here's something for you guys that have installed them or want to install them and are (or might) experience leaks... They are solid graphite gaskets, and they claim that they guarantee to stop leaks! I picked up 2 from a guy that was local that had extras. I have only 1 leak on the passenger side, 3rd tube back. I'm very confident these will fix the leak! I'll be putting it on tomorrow afternoon. The part number you need is "RF3034" It's not listed, but they stock them, I called today, it was about $38-ish. http://www.remflex.com/ __________________ 2003 Black Cobra 'Vert MileHi Tuned BilletFlow 2.93 NonSlip, Steg Stage IV Eaton w/BF TB/plenum JLT CF CAI, LFP 4lb lower, 100mm R/R Idlers NGK TR7ix's, 100mm BF Aux idler, Bassani Mids, X, and AftCat, MGW Shifter, BF IRS Diff Brace (Black) LFP Dual Pass H/E and LFP IC Res, MM FLSFC H&R Race springs, Redline hood shocks, 18x9.9/18x11 CCW 505a's 265/35 and 335/30 BFGoodrich KDWII's SS Cobra inserts, Sirius I'm sure there's more I have forgotten too!

08-23-2009, 11:11 PM	#15
WhiteautoMach Registered User Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Reno, NV Posts: 472	Re: Bassani header install progress... Were these long tubes, mid or shorty headers? Equal length or non shorties? __________________ '03 Automatic. No silencer, K&N FIPK, 3450# race weight, drag radials, cat back, custom tune, alum. driveshaft, intake spacer, raised scoop, underdrive pulleys, larger subframe connectors, synthetic engine oil, removed front sway bar, battery to trunk, 2.06 60', 12.99 @ 107.4

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