Best Headers
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Best Headers
I have a 99' F150, its a 5.4 liter, 4wd ext cab. I was wondering what is the best header for my truck?? Best meaning combination of sound and horsepower. My budget is under 500 for parts. I am going to try to install it myself, so if someone has knowledge of installation of a good header feel free to leave directions.
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Headers make some nice sound but the labor involved to me is not worth it. I too looked into some headers to go with my Flowmaster exhaust but after hearing about all the trouble with the studs breaking off, I decided to stick with the stock manifolds. If your quite the mechanic with some good tools and loads of patience, I'd say go for it.
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Anthony, If you go to the exhaust forum you can read lots of posts that speak to the issue of installing headers on your 5.4 liter. I have a 98 F150 5.4 4x4 and had Gibson stainless steel headers and a flowmaster exhaust installed at a muffler shop. I supplied the headers, they supplied the muffler and pipes. I am pleased with both the proformance and the sound. I think the labor for the headers was roughly $200. As for doing the work yourself, read the forum posts I'm sure all your questions are addressed there.
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From: South Kitsap County, WA
I've got a set of Edelbrock headers waiintg for install that I ordered from a national wholesaler for under $375... they sell a ceramic version for around $420. BBKs are also a good buy in that price range. Powerwise, JBA apparently makes the best but at quite a few nickels... sound, umm, that's mostly the rest of the exhaust that controls that. I know about the stud issue, so when I went to scope out the worksite... found that 3 studs were already broken... 2 on the passenger, 1 on the driver's.
The job can be labor and "whoopsie" intensive, so make sure you have the right tools and a backup ride. 13mm & 15mm swivels and a shorty wrench for the EGR fitting. I'm working on my backup ride just in case the studs decide they don't want to play and I have to get to work.
-Kerry
The job can be labor and "whoopsie" intensive, so make sure you have the right tools and a backup ride. 13mm & 15mm swivels and a shorty wrench for the EGR fitting. I'm working on my backup ride just in case the studs decide they don't want to play and I have to get to work.
-Kerry
