Replacement header vs "performance" header
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Replacement header vs "performance" header
It looks like I found a weak spot in my "great deal". It looks like I have an issue with the first exh man bolt on the driver side. I see no bolt head, just a bunch of goop, that looks like liquid metal or something similar. It seems to be sealed so maybe I don't need to mess with it til it starts leaking? All the other bolts look fine.
I also have no real need for a performance header(I wouldn't get my money's worth for my needs) I just want one that works with all its bolts in place!
I also have no real need for a performance header(I wouldn't get my money's worth for my needs) I just want one that works with all its bolts in place!
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Yeah, eventually there will be more of the stock exhaust studs popping off, it's one of the few issues with these motors. 
See my reply in this other thread that references this thread for more info and links to some other threads dealing with getting broken studs out.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...old-studs.html
See my reply in this other thread that references this thread for more info and links to some other threads dealing with getting broken studs out.
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...old-studs.html
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It's not only these motors it's mostly due to the aluminum heads having a different heat cycle than the cast Iron manifolds. The LS family from Chevy are far worst and more common than the Triton.
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