Banks headers
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I installed my Banks headers in '13, so have had them on the EX for 5.5 years now, here's my install thread. https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...ll-w-pics.html
They have been completely trouble free in that time, no retorques needed and no leaks. I would use them again if I had to start all over again.
Is there anything in particular that you like to know about them?
They have been completely trouble free in that time, no retorques needed and no leaks. I would use them again if I had to start all over again.
Is there anything in particular that you like to know about them?
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When I installed the headers I left the stock cat, pipes and muffler in place for 3 years. Then in '16 I installed an Aeroturbine 3030XL muffler while leaving everything else still stock, the factory pipes on these are pretty decent as-is. Our EX is a dedicated tow rig for a large TT and sometimes sees very long tow days, so I searched out every V-10 exhaust sound clip I could find looking for a decent sound with no drone. The 3030XL was the best sounding muffler that I found in those clips.
In this clip the first part is the EX with the headers and everything else all factory stock, then with the 3030XL in place of the stock muffler.
Im very happy with this setup, nice sound, a little better performance and no drone.
In this clip the first part is the EX with the headers and everything else all factory stock, then with the 3030XL in place of the stock muffler.
Im very happy with this setup, nice sound, a little better performance and no drone.
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No problem, happy to help and I'm here every day if you need any more info.
I got lucky buying mine with a great Black Friday sale from AutoAnything.com, but found from a phone conversation with them that Banks was willing to discount them about 20% and cover the shipping. They are expensive, so that does help a good bit.
I got lucky buying mine with a great Black Friday sale from AutoAnything.com, but found from a phone conversation with them that Banks was willing to discount them about 20% and cover the shipping. They are expensive, so that does help a good bit.
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