Well fellas, I need help.......Again

[XxST1TCHxX]

ok so heres the deal...... im getting ready to get a new setup for my truck (87 2wd longbed 350 TBI) im lookin at the JEGS house brand headers 2 new magnaflow cats and thrush glass packs. i just wanna make sure everything will fit alright. i know its probably not the best setup in the world but hey, it works for me. like i said i just wanna make sure it will all bolt up alright without fitment problems. i just wanna make it from headers to cats to packs and dump. this might sound like a stupid question but will the headers come down far enough to just run everything straight out or will i have to have pipes coming down? any input would be loved. thanks guys!

[SierraDan]

Are you looking at shorties or longtubes? Either way both should be long enough to hook up an H or x-pipe to, and I do hope you plan on running a crossover with true duals.

You gonna do this yourself or have a shop put it all together?

[XxST1TCHxX]

long tubes and i was gonna have a shop install it.....my buddys dad owns a shop and said he would hook it up for like 20 bucks....i wouldnt deal with the headache for 20 bucks lol. but no, i had'nt planed on using and X or H pipe.....do i need to?? im trying to be as cheap as possible....BUT, i suppose i should do it right or not at all.... but would it make a big difference if i didnt??

[XxST1TCHxX]

well, ok so i was looking at jegs and summit and i did'nt realize i could get one for as cheap as they are..... now, do you suggest X or H pipes?? what would the difference be?

[SierraDan]

The difference is basically the H-pipe works better for lower rpm applications such as a truck like yours, whereas an x-pipe is better for a higher rpm application where the exhaust flows at a greater velocity. So i'd say go with an H-pipe, usually they're cheaper and give off a slightly deeper tone than an x-pipe, but really the choice is yours either way a crossover will give a noticable increase in torque.

This artice in Mustang forums explains the crossover concept pretty well: http://www.mustangforums.com/forum/2005-2010-mustangs/96138-cross-over-exhaust-pipe-explained.html

[XxST1TCHxX]

hey thanks alot vic! i really appreciate it man. i called summit and they can get me an H pipe kit for 30 bucks. so ill go with that then. ill send you a message sometime and let you know how it all works out. thanks again man!!

[SierraDan]

No problem, happy to help with the little knowledge I have. I look forward to hearing from you about how good it sounds when it's finished. I'll let you know how mine sounds as soon as I can get a camera.