Hey guys I recently bought a 2003 harley f150 and i'm looking to get some performance and better sound from it. I do not want to up the boost just yet, right now i'm looking for long tube headers and midpipes/high flowcats. What do ya'll recomend? Thanks

 

I have been looking at the pacesetters, motosteel, and dynatech (spelling??)

 

Longtube headers with Hi-flow cats. Dynatech is the most popular since they sell the LTs and cats & Y pipe as a kit, $1200 though, you could build it yourself much cheaper ( $800 or so ) but the Dynatech setup can be done right in your driveway.

 

pacesetters can be done in your driveway as well.. and about half the price for the set...

 

True but theres still cat-work that will need to be done.

 

also i have been hearing its a major PITA to install headers on my truck (harley f150) I havn't atempted anything yet but do ya'll have any advice? also with the pacesetter and buying the cats do they have to be welded in or is it a bolt on option?

I finally got out of the hondas and this is my first domestic so i'm back to the basics

 

Well firstly, congrats and welcome to the V8 world. And an excellent choice to try out.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CDYsmfOtMdo

You can clamp up the cats, but it wont be as good as welding. I clamped in the pipes on my rear cat deletes and I have minor leaks, going to weld them shut pretty soon. Magnaflow part #94306 cats will be perfect for the job. Or, if you want a cat-less sound, part #94106 will do the job better.

 

ok thanks! I think with cats would be wiser, no cats shouldnt gian more than 1-2 whp over highflow right?? and also what about throwing the CEL for no cats? how do will solve that problem on these trucks? besides a tuner turning off the rear o2 sensors.

also curious about inspection sticker with high flow cats?

 

i know pacesetters are a PITA so i paid someone to do it. well worth it. still dealing with cat issues. will eventually put on but i am trying to find a deal on them.

i would weld to ensure no leaks. high flows will pass inspection so that shouldnt be a problem.

and def welcome to the v8 world!

 

what about the moto steel headers/midpipes???

 

Never heard of, do you have a link?

 

http://www.rpmoutlet.com/lightjba.htm

 

let me know what you think. Thanks

 

Lots of tools, a LIFT, experience, time (7-11 hrs) and a good strong buddy. Did mine (dynatechs) in my garage on jackstands.

Lets just say that i probably know that floor better than my girlfriend. After having them (both) for over a year now... no regrets... the head.ers are fantastic.

real nice sound and great performance

 

why would your girlfriend know the floor of your garage?

What have you and her been doing out there?