BBK 1442 Titanium Ceramic Shorty Tuned Headers for 2011-2017 Ford Mustang 3.7L

Vehicle Fitment

• 2011-2017 Ford Mustang V6 (S197 & S550, 3.7L Cyclone V6, Coupe, All Trims, Automatic & Manual)
• 2011-2017 Ford Mustang V6 (S197 & S550, 3.7L Cyclone V6, Convertible, All Trims, Automatic & Manual)

Fitment Notes

• Direct bolt-on to the factory mid-pipe - no cutting, welding, or modifications required on both automatic and manual transmission vehicles.
• CARB Certified (EO# D-245-16): 50-state legal for emissions-controlled use on 2011-2014 Ford Mustang V6 3.7L only. The 2015-2017 applications are a physical fit but fall outside the CARB EO coverage years - buyers in California or states following California emissions standards should confirm local legality for 2015-2017 applications.
• Designed to fit the vehicle as delivered from the factory. If the vehicle uses aftermarket cylinder heads, motor mounts, chassis components, or custom-modified parts, it is the installer's responsibility to verify fitment before installation.
• Sold as a set (pair) - includes both left and right headers.
• A polished silver ceramic finish version is also available under a separate SKU for buyers who prefer that finish option.

Features

• Shorty tuned length header design replaces the restrictive factory cast iron exhaust manifolds with wider 1-5/8" primary tubing, improving exhaust scavenging and gas velocity for measurable gains of 5-10 rear wheel horsepower and torque over stock.
• 1-5/8" CNC mandrel-bent primary tubes maintain a consistent round cross-section through every bend, eliminating the flow restrictions caused by factory crimped or cast manifold passages.
• 3/8" one-piece laser-cut header flanges provide superior rigidity over multi-piece or stamped flanges - reduces the risk of warping under heat cycles and ensures a guaranteed leak-free cylinder head seal.
• Titanium ceramic finish provides a heat-resistant, corrosion-resistant surface that reduces engine bay temperatures compared to bare steel, maintains appearance over the long term, and resists rust and discoloration under sustained use.
• Custom high-flowing cast merged collector chamber optimizes exhaust pulse timing across all six cylinders for maximum scavenging benefit at the collector.
• All headers are robotically and precision hand-welded, then pressure-tested at the factory before shipment - ensuring a leak-free, structurally sound unit out of the box.
• BBK tuned length design improves combustion scavenging waves over equal-length or stock-length manifolds, delivering gains in both horsepower and fuel economy over a stock setup.
• Designed and dyno-tested at BBK's own facility for maximum performance validation - not generically ported or catalogued from a shared platform design.
• Made in the USA - BBK has manufactured performance exhaust headers and bolt-on performance parts domestically since 1988.

Specifications

• Part Number: 1442
• Header Style: Shorty Tuned Length
• Application: 2011-2017 Ford Mustang 3.7L V6 (Coupe & Convertible, Auto & Manual)
• Primary Tube Outside Diameter: 1-5/8 inch (1.625 in.)
• Flange Thickness: 3/8 inch one-piece laser-cut
• Collector: Custom high-flowing cast merged chamber
• Collector Flange: Stock / Factory mid-pipe compatible (direct bolt-on)
• Material: Steel
• Finish: Titanium Ceramic Coated
• Weld Method: Robotic and precision hand-welded
• Quality Test: Pressure tested for leak-free performance
• Position: Left and Right (pair)
• Emissions: CARB EO# D-245-16 - 50-state legal for 2011-2014 Ford Mustang V6 3.7L
• Estimated Power Gain: +5-10 rear wheel horsepower and torque over stock
• Country of Origin: USA
• Warranty: 1-year manufacturer's warranty from date of purchase

Included Components

• 2x BBK Shorty Tuned Length Headers (Left and Right, Titanium Ceramic Finish)
• 2x Exhaust Header Gaskets
• 1x Set of Header Bolts, Studs, and Installation Hardware

Product Description

The BBK Performance 1442 Titanium Ceramic Shorty Tuned Length Headers are a direct bolt-on performance upgrade for the 2011-2017 Ford Mustang equipped with the 3.7L Cyclone V6 engine. Engineered and dyno-developed at BBK's own facility, these headers replace the factory's restrictive cast iron exhaust manifolds with 1-5/8" CNC mandrel-bent primary tubing that flows significantly more exhaust volume with less backpressure - producing verified gains of 5-10 rear wheel horsepower and torque over stock. The shorty tuned length design uses BBK's proprietary scavenging wave tuning to optimize combustion extraction at the cylinder head, and the custom high-flowing cast merged collector chamber synchronizes pulse timing across all six cylinders for maximum efficiency at the collector exit.

Construction quality is a core BBK differentiator: the 3/8" one-piece laser-cut flanges resist warping through repeated heat cycles and deliver a guaranteed leak-free cylinder head seal, while every header is robotically and precision hand-welded before being pressure-tested at the factory. The titanium ceramic coating reduces engine bay heat, protects against corrosion and rust, and maintains appearance under hard use far longer than uncoated steel headers. The system bolts directly to the factory mid-pipe on both automatic and manual transmission cars with no cutting, welding, or modification required, and all installation hardware including header bolts, studs, and fresh gaskets are included in the box.

CARB Executive Order D-245-16 certifies this system as 50-state legal on 2011-2014 Ford Mustang V6 3.7L applications. For 2015-2017 model years, these headers are a confirmed physical fit but fall outside the scope of the CARB EO - buyers in emissions-regulated states should verify local compliance requirements for those years. Made in the USA and backed by BBK's 1-year manufacturer's warranty, the 1442 is a proven first-step performance modification that pairs well with BBK's throttle body and cold air intake systems for cumulative gains across the 3.7L platform.