Exhaust manifolds or Headers
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Tuned
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 321
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From: Tulsa, Oklahoma
Exhaust manifolds or Headers
An earlier post got rethinking fixing my exhaust problem.
I had planned on replacing my exhaust manifolds to fix the leak,
but now may go with headers instead.
Manifolds are about $200 for a new set and $150 for installation.
Headers are $150 for a set and $150 for installation.
Is one any better than the other.
This truck is a back up and rarely driven except on some weekends
or if I need to haul something.
I had planned on replacing my exhaust manifolds to fix the leak,
but now may go with headers instead.
Manifolds are about $200 for a new set and $150 for installation.
Headers are $150 for a set and $150 for installation.
Is one any better than the other.
This truck is a back up and rarely driven except on some weekends
or if I need to haul something.
Junior User
Joined: Sep 2007
Posts: 88
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From: Mt.Pleasant, Texas
If u go w/ headers, BUY the locking header bolts, Dont use the bolts w/ the new headers, unless u like to "RE" tighting header bolts. Ford racing has a set for about 65$ . I promise they are WORTH it !! Ck the summit Web site...here is the part # FMS-M-9432-A50
Senior User
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 183
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From: Chestermere,Alberta
I have installed a set of shorty "replacement" header on my 351w. The went on without a problem.It did not make the truck louder it just stopped the ticking noise from a exhaust manifold leak. When I installed mine I drove it for a few days then rechecked all the bolts.They were still tight.Every now and then I will check them. The other thing about headers is make sure you buy a set that has a 1 piece flange and is atleast 3/8" thick.Anything less and you will get warps and leaks fast.I bought Flow Tech headers for my truck.
