My current dilemma is finding headers for my 390, on a F250 4SP 4WD, is there anyone who has found a set that fits (exhaust goes passenger side since i have dual tanks)

 

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450.00

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Depends on your budget. Hedman makes a decent set. But routing is still an issue. Both banks have to go to the passenger side and depending on the size, can make things tight.

 

yeah, i just don't want to keep running the log style manifolds, getting past the clutch pedal return spring and assembly will be interesting...

 

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.

 

I went with the hooker headers and i have been pleased but i don't have any gas tanks to deal with.

 

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.

 

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?

 

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.

 

I am not familiar with "inboard bolt" terminology. Is that the bolt on the top side of the starter that is already difficult to reach?

 

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.