Header help 2000 5.4l
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
SCT x4
Fixing to to pull the trigger on a SCT x4- 7015 as well as a induction air intake. Will the 7.3 aftermarket air induction intakes work on the 5.4 gasser? Websites say it will but I trust you *******s over any website any day! Thanks again everyone I know I sound like a broken record... thanks thanks, thanks lol I do appreciate y’all
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
I'm with Coop on the muffler and piping and tunes recommendation. 
. To me the 3030XL with the resonator sounds better than the plain 3030 without. But the 5.4 has a different factory exhaust setup from the V-10s so not sure how the 3030XL would fit. Is there a separate muffler and resonator on the 5.4 exhaust? And does it have the Rams Horn Y pipe? Do the Gibson headers come with a new Y pipe? Does this 5.4 have an EGR?
. To me the 3030XL with the resonator sounds better than the plain 3030 without. But the 5.4 has a different factory exhaust setup from the V-10s so not sure how the 3030XL would fit. Is there a separate muffler and resonator on the 5.4 exhaust? And does it have the Rams Horn Y pipe? Do the Gibson headers come with a new Y pipe? Does this 5.4 have an EGR?
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 7,460
Likes: 85
From: Kent Station, WA
Maintenance is always going. Lol just not preventative maintenance. Going to replace all exhaust gaskets and bolts and clamps all the way back I will keep the factory y for now and do a cat delete as well as new x pipe and back 4”? Or 3”?
Fixing to to pull the trigger on a SCT x4- 7015 as well as a induction air intake. Will the 7.3 aftermarket air induction intakes work on the 5.4 gasser? Websites say it will but I trust you *******s over any website any day! Thanks again everyone I know I sound like a broken record... thanks thanks, thanks lol I do appreciate y’all
Fixing to to pull the trigger on a SCT x4- 7015 as well as a induction air intake. Will the 7.3 aftermarket air induction intakes work on the 5.4 gasser? Websites say it will but I trust you *******s over any website any day! Thanks again everyone I know I sound like a broken record... thanks thanks, thanks lol I do appreciate y’all
Intakes are a waste of money, do the Zoodad mod and stick with a OEM filter.
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 12,060
Likes: 1,565
From: Media PA
Once again, I totally agree with Coop. A cat delete will do nothing for you other have your exhaust stinking, the factory 3" piping is pretty good stuff and the factory cold air intake is also pretty good.
Moderator
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 12,060
Likes: 1,565
From: Media PA
Exhaust sound is a very personal choice. I have not listened to that muffler on a 5.4, but have you checked out the Jones/Aeroturbine 30303XL muffler? It sounds pretty good behind a V-10, not sure how it is on a 5.4.
And you are going to get some custom tunes for that SCT and not just use the "canned" tunes from SCT correct?
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Exhaust sound is a very personal choice. I have not listened to that muffler on a 5.4, but have you checked out the Jones/Aeroturbine 30303XL muffler? It sounds pretty good behind a V-10, not sure how it is on a 5.4.
And you are going to get some custom tunes for that SCT and not just use the "canned" tunes from SCT correct?
And you are going to get some custom tunes for that SCT and not just use the "canned" tunes from SCT correct?
Yes custom tune with the exhaust and headers in mind is main reason for tuner not expecting magic just want to be sure everything is operating correctly and safely. I am hoping the muffler is aggressive enough that duals would be too much and a single sings to me ears just right but if not I’ll grab another one and go from there.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Update
Tuner and muffler arrived already and latest statement said headers will arrive within the next week, then it’s wrench time! I went ahead and replaced all the 20y/o shocks, stabilizer and bump stops while waiting on (Xmas) the August header delivery date. I went with rancho stabilizer and rears and then skyjacker fronts. Drives so much nicer I still have braking vibrations with hard braking and it’s still got a bit of bump steer but the difference is night and day compared to how it was and honestly I can’t wait to drive this fat girl in heavy wind to see if she still handles the wind like a sail boat. Boats n hoes!
(Rockauto)
Rancho rs5410 $47.79
Rancho rs5385 $47.79 (x2)
energy suspension 99155r. $22.99
49103r. $76.79
(Amazon)
Skyjacker h7023 $42.09 (x2)
SCT 7015 $354.95
Gibson gp126s-1. $398.69
Flowmaster 15430. $95.95
(Rockauto)
Rancho rs5410 $47.79
Rancho rs5385 $47.79 (x2)
energy suspension 99155r. $22.99
49103r. $76.79
(Amazon)
Skyjacker h7023 $42.09 (x2)
SCT 7015 $354.95
Gibson gp126s-1. $398.69
Flowmaster 15430. $95.95
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Here we go
Turns out my braking vibrations were coming from a failing front caliper. We’ll get that replaced after the headers are done. Headers came in so I started, one bolt broke down in the threaded area on driverside and one seized the other six were butter. now on to the passenger side oil drip and exhaust leak had been working it’s magic awhile as everything was notably more corroded two exhaust studs were already broke flush with the flange on the manifold, one broke down in thread area and two are seized, so tomorrow comes the bolt extractors. I might mention i found my oil drip is coming from the rear of the valve cover I imagine it’s the common hpof leak. I’ll replace that gasket too while everything is tore apart. Fun fun fun.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Pics per request
Ugh the fun
Passenger side one stud broke in the bottom of rear most cylinder waiting on drill and welder
Driver side same scenario one stud broke off in rear most cylinder waiting waiting
Shocks and bumpers
Anyone know if this is the correct mounting method for the Rancho stabilizer? I assumed the spacer was to allow room for the boot as it mashed against the boot with oem bolting method
“I knew it was going to be a pain I’m ok with this” - my recent mantra
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Gotta love it
First I tried two nuts backed against one another not surprised it didn’t work. Then I tried grinding a couple flats on the bolt so vise grips would grab but yet again nil. Then I tried welding the nut to the bolt where the flats were filling in the center where the flats were, nope. Busted out the angle grinder cut off the top where flats were and tried to drill the bolt but couldn’t get it to grab or eat at all. Turned my lil Lincoln 110 all the way up speed all the way down and filled er up again, it did hold better on the slowest speed but still broke the weld fairly easily and didn’t budge the bolt. I’m goin to try to stick weld it I guess dear lord baby Jesus let it work, in the meantime I ordered cobalt left hand bits, 8 day eta. And still will have to buy a angle drill because my angle grinder isn’t reversible. I’m thinking a quick trip to harbor freight for a angle drill some center drill bits and some cheap left hand titanium bits may be in the works for tomorrow. May try to grind on my center punch mark with the dremel bits, maybe I can get a mm or two in and the drill will be able to grab then idk I was hoping I didn’t need a guide but I will probably end up getting one trying to easy the pain a bit. Lord please give me the patience.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: May 2019
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
All of em
All of the bolts have been religiously sprayed with pb blaster and liquid wrench on the daily for a week or longer