hey there just curious.. what kind of headers can i use for my truck.. i have a 91 ford with a 351w... the exhaust manifolds are cracked so i would like to replace them with some headers for better power... ive heard i could use 302 headers... what about mustang headers does are easier to find... any suggestions would be great, thanks...

 

Mustang headers won't fit a truck the dumps are in the wrong place and at the wrong angle, and 5.0 truck headers won't quite work either because the EGR connects to the passenger side header/manifold on the 5.8, so you need truck specific 5.8 headers if you want a simple bolt-on replacement.

 

i dont have an egr system its a basic carb setup, dont know if it matters.. thanks for the heads up with the mustang headers...

 

If you want a set of shorty headers, order a set of Summit Racing brand headers. They send you a set of Pacesetter headers that are of excellent quality for the price. You will want to order a set of copper or steel core gaskets to replace the paper gaskets they send you, however.

 

Hooker makes a full length header for the 5.8 for about $200 but the shortys will bolt up to the ypipe depends on what exhaust mods you are prepared to make

 

A carb in a '91? That's not original.

 

i guess its not original... heard that a lot... i have a 351w with a 2 barrel carb, points distributor, 4 speed tranny plus reverse with a 8.8in rear axle.. its a short bed, single cab truck.... i also own a ford 71 F250 with a 390 4x4