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Old Jun 8, 2018 | 11:40 PM
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06 f250 5.4 v8 all factory manifolds seem to fail within 2 years of replacement. Anyone know of good short tubes headers ?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2018 | 12:01 PM
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06 f250 5.4 v8 all factory manifolds seem to fail within 2 years of replacement. Anyone know of good short tubes headers ?
Specifically, no, but when shopping around, get a pair that are 304 stainless steel. They are more expensive than 409 stainless steel, which is the other common exhaust material, but 304 has a higher chromium quantity and is much more resistant to corrosion. For example, I have 304 ss long tubes and x-pipe on my Mustang, and they've been installed for around five years. They're dull and tarnished but have minimal rust. I installed a 409 ss exhaust system on my Powerstroke in January, and they are already quite corroded. 304 Is worth the cost.
 
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Specifically, no, but when shopping around, get a pair that are 304 stainless steel. They are more expensive than 409 stainless steel, which is the other common exhaust material, but 304 has a higher chromium quantity and is much more resistant to corrosion. For example, I have 304 ss long tubes and x-pipe on my Mustang, and they've been installed for around five years. They're dull and tarnished but have minimal rust. I installed a 409 ss exhaust system on my Powerstroke in January, and they are already quite corroded. 304 Is worth the cost.
thank you, I have a cat back thats 304 right now soon to be true duals. My manifold has the typical 5.4 leak which I don't wanna keep fixing, so I appreciate the help
 
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thank you, I have a cat back thats 304 right now soon to be true duals. My manifold has the typical 5.4 leak which I don't wanna keep fixing, so I appreciate the help
Sure thing.
 
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