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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 07:39 PM
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headers/exhaust

i have a 1987 f 250 7.5 L 460 ci. 4x4. i want to put some headers and new exhaust, i have no idea which is a good brand ive been looking into headman and hooker headers. just wondering if anyone who has the same vehicle has done this to theres . any idea helps as for exsaust i want it loud and what size pipe can i use
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 07:43 PM
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I have had good luck with Headmans on my 460, fit well, no leaks, nice nudge in performance.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 07:48 PM
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nice does it matter if they are ceramic coated or not
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 08:26 PM
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well i think they cool down faster, and last longer (dont rust) but stainless steel is pretty good to, or just get a good high temp paint
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 08:28 PM
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what kind of preformance increse did you get oout of it
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 08:58 PM
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well i have a 5.8. i did long tube headers and custom true duel 2 1/2 inch exhaust with a magnaflow 2 in/ 2 out muffler, and 2 magnaflow high flow cats. only problem is i did the 6 liter tune up at the same time and truck runs the nuts. it will roast the tires now... if i want to (could barley even cherp them before) so its hard to say what just the exhaust (or headers) will do?
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 09:07 PM
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Originally Posted by adrianm22
what kind of preformance increse did you get oout of it
Being able to pull a 7% grade at 5,500 ft, with a 2,500lb slide in camper in the bed and 2,000lbs of boat in tow at 65-70 mph easily, Where it worked hard to maintain 55-60mph on the same grade stock. MPG was slightly increased as well, but with a 460, any improvement is great.
 
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Old Jan 10, 2011 | 10:27 PM
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Hedman headers, 3" mandrel bent tubes, Flowmaster 40's dump in front of the rear axle on mine
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 01:11 AM
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Just ME: Well my trans am came with headman headers and they sound real good & gave me noticble power but if I where to buy a new set I would not get headmen again..

I had my 5.0 I took my flowtechs off before I got rid of it and just got a new 5.8 I am going to put them on...
When put mine on mostly for that little help is gas that would add up over time & I did my o2 sensor at the same time

If did that again I obv (money promitting) would not buy flow techs
hahah good luck!
 
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Old Jan 11, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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I put the Headmans on my '96 460. I got a nice boost in MPG as well as a good "seat of the pants" feel. Not sure about the '87 frame set up, but on my '96 the passenger side requires being a contortionist to get to the third bolt as the collector sits right inside the frame rail.

Overall I am happy I purchased them. I'm looking at wrapping mine as I could not afford coated headers when I bought mine.
 
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