Which Headers
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Which Headers
I have an 86 F350 CC Dually, 460/C6. I use the truck for towing and am now ready to look into Headers. The question is which ones?
Hedman makes a set for $109, but they are 16 or 18 guage, and they have a 14 guage coated set for $239.
Thorleys tri-y are really cool, but expensive.
I am hesitant to go too cheap, but have had them last, but I also want a set that installs with out too much fabrication involved.
Give me some of your experiences with long tube headers, and which one's are recomended, and which ones to stay the heck away from.
Thanks
Hedman makes a set for $109, but they are 16 or 18 guage, and they have a 14 guage coated set for $239.
Thorleys tri-y are really cool, but expensive.
I am hesitant to go too cheap, but have had them last, but I also want a set that installs with out too much fabrication involved.
Give me some of your experiences with long tube headers, and which one's are recomended, and which ones to stay the heck away from.
Thanks
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I would go with the Thorleys. They fit great, have all the necessary emissions hook-ups, don't leak, and have a good warranty.
I have a set of tri-y's on my '87 and I'm glad I spent the extra money. Plus I like the fact that both headers exit on the passenger side. It's a lot easier to run exhaust on a 4x4 that way.
I have a set of tri-y's on my '87 and I'm glad I spent the extra money. Plus I like the fact that both headers exit on the passenger side. It's a lot easier to run exhaust on a 4x4 that way.
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I've had good luck with the Heddmans. Of course I live in dry Arizona so snow/salt isn't an issue. They won't last forever but you're not paying a ton for them either. The coated ones may be a good mid-line choice. I'd go with 2 1/2" tubing and the fewer the bends the better. I used prebent pieces from J.C. Whitney to make my exhaust on my 73 F350 w/460. The pieces are mandrel bent so the diameter stays 2 1/2 all the way through the bend.
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I installed Banks Power-pack about two years ago. Expensive, but a great product. Stainless steel, 5/8" flange, milled flat after welding. Good instructions, good fit. I purchased the complete kit, but it's possible to purchase the headers only.
Good Luck,
Paul
Good Luck,
Paul
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What kind of issues do you find in the installation? Stuff not fitting, grinding, welding, fabricating...?
Do some fit better than others? I've heard horror stories, and would like to learn from other's experiences.
Thanks
Do some fit better than others? I've heard horror stories, and would like to learn from other's experiences.
Thanks
