Header choice
Post Fiend
Joined: Apr 2008
Posts: 8,261
Likes: 15
From: Big Sky Country
Don't waste your money on the ill-fitting cheapies that'll rust thru in 3-5yrs.
Yea $200 seems cheaper now, but is it really cheaper in the long run? NO!
Save up if need be, buy once and do it right.
Yea $200 seems cheaper now, but is it really cheaper in the long run? NO!
Save up if need be, buy once and do it right.
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 82
From: NorCal
Sanderson headers (PN FF427). 'Got them with ceramic thermal coating. Purty, but not cheap.
I opted for these after reading the installation for Flowtechs, Hooker, and Hedman headers where it says to "unbolt the right engine mount and jack up the engine about two inches". Eeeeeek
!
Thick 3/8-inch head flanges...
.... and 3/8-inch collector flanges too.
I opted for these after reading the installation for Flowtechs, Hooker, and Hedman headers where it says to "unbolt the right engine mount and jack up the engine about two inches". Eeeeeek
!Thick 3/8-inch head flanges...
.... and 3/8-inch collector flanges too.
Trending Topics
Cross-Country
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 1
HIO, jbhf250 installed the sanderson's and he still needs to pull the headers to change the starter. In you application, can you pull the starter without the headers?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
10 Most Surprising 2026 Ford Truck Features!
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 Ford Trucks Coming to Mecum Indy 2026
Brett Foote
5 Best / 5 Worst Ford Truck Wheels of All Time
Joe Kucinski
Ford Super Duty: 5 Things Owners LOVE, 5 Things They LOATHE!
Joe Kucinski
Every 2026 Ford Truck Engine RANKED from WORST to FIRST!
Michael S. Palmer
The Best F-150 Deal of Every Trim Level (XL through Raptor)
Joe Kucinski
Fleet Owner
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 20,678
Likes: 82
From: NorCal
The issue isn't with getting the starter in or out - there's enough clearance for that. The issue is loosening & tightening the inboard bolt.
Cross-Country
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 84
Likes: 1
Well, I splurged on the Sanderson headers for my 390 build in my '76 4X4. They sound great. But it is absolutely, 100% impossible to change the standard starter without removing the header. My mechanic couldn't do it while the engine was on the cherry picker before the install. And I couldn't do it when I lost the starter, this past weekend. That was one of the main reasons I spent $600 rather than $200. Live and learn. I will enjoy them. This is the way a pickup is supposed to sound. And towing is a joy.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Grubbworm
1980 - 1986 Bullnose F100, F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Apr 21, 2011 09:56 PM
Grubbworm
Brakes, Steering, Suspension, Tires, & Wheels
2
Apr 21, 2011 12:35 PM