headers / manifolds advice
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headers / manifolds advice
On my 94 f250 with the 5.8 I have leaks in the manifolds. It is very noticeable and I need to fix it. I originally planned on replacing the stock manifolds with long headers, however I have heard that headers are more prone to leaking then manifolds. I have also been told that manifold leaks are relatively simple to fix once you can get them removed. I also think that with long headers I would have to run a true dual exhaust all the way back and I don't know how big of a deal that is.I'm not sure how the catalytic converter and the oxygen sensors would fit into the system or how difficult the project would be. I also don't know if the performance gain from putting headers on is worth the extra cost and effort as opposed to the manifolds. Any advise would be appreciated! Thanks
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Headers are a fairly big job on an F250, longtube headers are one of the best upgrades you could do to a stock motor but the whole exhaust system has to be changed and the air system removed so its a lot of work. Dealing with the O2 sensor is simple in comparison, just install a bung for it in the passenger side header and plug it in.
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