Help with headers
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Help with headers
Hi All,
I have a 1987 F-150 5.0, auto, 4x4 that i am taking out the engine to replace head gaskets and re-surface the heads, replace the main seal and replace the flex plate. I need to replace the exhaust manifolds as one is cracked. The bolts are frozen so I am going to cut the pipes and take out the engine.
I am thinking about going with a set of headers instead of cast manifolds. I have the following questions:
1. Should I go with headers rather than manifolds? Pros/cons?
2. If I go with headers, what do you all recommend from experience as far as brand and style (shortie vs. long tubes)?
3. How can I identify what auto transmission I have?
4. Without going inside of the block, are there any upgrades, mods I can do to get a bit more power out of the engine? For example, If I have the machine shop shave the heads a bit more than simply resurface, can I increase the compression enough to make any difference? Is there a more efficient air intake system that makes a difference. I am already thinking about new exhaust without cats and more efficient mufflers.
Thanks for your help.
I have a 1987 F-150 5.0, auto, 4x4 that i am taking out the engine to replace head gaskets and re-surface the heads, replace the main seal and replace the flex plate. I need to replace the exhaust manifolds as one is cracked. The bolts are frozen so I am going to cut the pipes and take out the engine.
I am thinking about going with a set of headers instead of cast manifolds. I have the following questions:
1. Should I go with headers rather than manifolds? Pros/cons?
2. If I go with headers, what do you all recommend from experience as far as brand and style (shortie vs. long tubes)?
3. How can I identify what auto transmission I have?
4. Without going inside of the block, are there any upgrades, mods I can do to get a bit more power out of the engine? For example, If I have the machine shop shave the heads a bit more than simply resurface, can I increase the compression enough to make any difference? Is there a more efficient air intake system that makes a difference. I am already thinking about new exhaust without cats and more efficient mufflers.
Thanks for your help.
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