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Jul 7, 2021 | 02:05 PM

jim1611

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What headers

I've got a 1997 F250 4 wheel drive with a 460. What headers do you all recommend?
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Jul 7, 2021 | 03:56 PM

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most of the 460 guys seem to like the Banks headers, from what I've seen. I've never actually done headers on an OBS 460 rig.

Jul 7, 2021 | 04:26 PM

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Auto or manual?

Jul 7, 2021 | 04:51 PM

jim1611

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most of the 460 guys seem to like the Banks headers, from what I've seen. I've never actually done headers on an OBS 460 rig.

I've been looking at them. Thanks

Jul 7, 2021 | 04:52 PM

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Auto or manual?

Automatic. 3:54 gears too. Thanks

Jul 7, 2021 | 06:57 PM

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Please share what you get. Auto means you can look at Thorley.

Jul 7, 2021 | 07:07 PM

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Please share what you get. Auto means you can look at Thorley.

The Thorley headers look pretty good and they have a great reputation going back many years.

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Jul 8, 2021 | 07:11 AM

jim1611

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The Bank's headers have a good fit and finish. We put a set of these on my brother's '94 F350 cab and chassis truck. They are horrifically expensive though, being stainless steel.

Yes they are expensive. Glad to hear they fit good though. Did your brother feel like they were worthwhile after you fellows got them all working?

Jul 8, 2021 | 07:20 AM

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Yes they are expensive. Glad t6o hear they fit good though. Did your brother feel like they were worthwhile after you fellows got them all working?

Not really. No gain in fuel economy, doesn't feel any more powerful, but his wallet is certainly lighter. Probably would have been just as well off putting manifolds back on it.

Jul 8, 2021 | 09:21 AM

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Not really. No gain in fuel economy, doesn't feel any more powerful, but his wallet is certainly lighter. Probably would have been just as well off putting manifolds back on it.

I've read some reviews that sound the same as what your brother's results were. Thanks.

Jul 8, 2021 | 10:27 AM

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I have never heard of no power increase of horsepower with long tube headers in my 68 years of life. I put long tube headers on my 2011 v6 Mustang and felt at least 20 extra horsepower. My 0 to 60 times went from 6.1 to 5.8-5.7 seconds...............I'm at the high 4 second times with my 3.73 rear gear ratio.......... Just saying.......