Blindsided engine swap
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I don't mean to be a smart ***, but I seriously wouldn't let exhaust be a determining factor in what engine you go with. Exhaust, for what it is, isn't all that expensive. And if done right, will probably last you the rest of the trucks usable life.
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No your fine. I want to go with the 460. Not because of the exhaust, but because of the time and money already invested, the cost to result ratio the 460 provides (from what I've read), and the general thought of running a powerhouse 460. And I run headers, no matter the engine. So I figure, since I bought it set up for headers, half my work is done.
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The headers for the 460 may be a different length than what you already have though, which would require the exhaust to be reworked anyways. I don't want to sway you one way or the other, I just wanted to inform you of what I did, and why I did it. Somebody that has some experience with headers will now have to chime in to help you with your exhaust questions. I took the easy route - found some factory manifolds that would fit, and took it to an exhaust shop.
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Ohh, I see what your saying now. Makes sense. Never thought about it that way. Guess I have a little something to worry about on the exhaust side of things.
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