To anyone looking at headers
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To anyone looking at headers
Here's some pics of my cheapo eBay ones:
http://fords.kilonet.org/krewat/v10-headers/index.html
A few people had asked about headers in the past few weeks, so I figured I'd post up what I had done.
http://fords.kilonet.org/krewat/v10-headers/index.html
A few people had asked about headers in the past few weeks, so I figured I'd post up what I had done.
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Did you get them coated or anything? Did you use the bolts that came with them or get aftermarket bolts? If you got aftermarket, which ones did you use? I have to get some headers or something before I get back to Denver. Got a wicked exhaust leak and am missing a few studs.
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Shawn
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Shawn
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I did not use the stock studs, and glad I didn't even bother buying them, they wouldn't have worked with the headers anyway.
I used grade 8 plain steel bolts, with anti-sieze. I put the header on the head, measured the depth of the hole, added a nice thick washer, subtracted a 1/4 inch, and went from there.
I used grade 8 plain steel bolts, with anti-sieze. I put the header on the head, measured the depth of the hole, added a nice thick washer, subtracted a 1/4 inch, and went from there.
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Oh, and I didn't coat them. They are plain stainless... they are discolored now, but not too bad, they're still shiny... And I really don't care how they look 
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Krewat, was there any type of modification necessary to either the headers or other components? Or was it truly a bolt-on (minus the studs, of course)? I don't NEED headers for my truck, but if the price is right then why not 
Being a car guy, I know that many times a bolt-on part doesn't. Since my truck is my daily driver (and currently the only vehicle I own that runs) I can't have it down. How long did the job take, and what pointers would you give to someone undertaking this endeavor?
Being a car guy, I know that many times a bolt-on part doesn't. Since my truck is my daily driver (and currently the only vehicle I own that runs) I can't have it down. How long did the job take, and what pointers would you give to someone undertaking this endeavor?
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I also bought the same headers on ebay...at the same time i bought the new y pipe on ebay for like $90.00 or so...the truck has more power, but i wouldnt pay for the high labor rate ($465) plus headers and y pipe ever again..i recommend getting the hypertech power programmer over headers
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No, I did have to take it that far apart. Motor mounts unbolted, engine jacked up for clearance.
Mostly to get the broken studs out, but yet, still had to jack up the engine to get the headers in place.
Also, for the driver's side header, I had to disconnect the steering shaft.
Mostly to get the broken studs out, but yet, still had to jack up the engine to get the headers in place.
Also, for the driver's side header, I had to disconnect the steering shaft.
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Originally Posted by krewat
Here's some pics of my cheapo eBay ones:
http://fords.kilonet.org/krewat/v10-headers/index.html
A few people had asked about headers in the past few weeks, so I figured I'd post up what I had done.
http://fords.kilonet.org/krewat/v10-headers/index.html
A few people had asked about headers in the past few weeks, so I figured I'd post up what I had done.
Do you know of any aftermarket companies who offer long tube header for the FORD V10. I guess i'm into the long tube header like the one's on my cougar. But, i am pretty sure FORD did not leave enough space for Long Tube Headers.
