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[02black4.8]

question #1- best set of headers for a 2002 4.8...and i heard the asm headers have to be modified to fit??

question #2- how long does the install take, we just spend 9 hours in stalling long tubes on a 03 cobra , looking at mine it looks really easy , like the only thing i need to do is disconnect the subframe and steering coloum donesnt even look like i need to take off the tires but probably do

question #3- prices on long tubes or midlength

thanks guys

[01Thunder]

long tubes gonna run you about 600- 800 dollars depending on who you go with.
not sure on the install, havnt done it. but i pretty sure there is some fabricating that must be done to the exhaust.
the only modification that I know of and its for all, is that you have to move the cats and have flanges welded on to your exhaust pipe where it meets up to the headers.

[BigKID]

If price is no object, the FLP/Supermax headers from Dynatech are the best on fit and finish from what I have heard. They also offer a y-pipe with the kit so you dont have to hack on your stock y-pipe but you can get the headers only too. ASM's are good headers. They had some fitment issues when they first came out but I believe they have been resolved. I have two friends with ASMs and neither of them had fitment issues. The TOGs are really good headers from what I hear as well but have not experience with them. I have Hamm's on mine but they are no longer made. However Dean LaPole makes a set almost identical to mine. These that I listed will run you from 550-1200.
If you can install longtubes on a Cobra, you should have no problem with the truck. Pretty much a straight swap. Just drop the y-pipe, swap the headers in then modify you y-pipe to fit back with the longtubes. Only thing that has to be removed except for the parts you are replacing is the dipstick.