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Dec 11, 2009 | 01:19 PM

Ford150/428/dud

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2wd vs 4wd headers

I can get some stainless FE 2wd headers for cheap. But my truck is a 79 F150 4wd, 428FE.

Has anyone ever attempted to fit the 2wd headers on a 4wd. Im pretty sure they will hit the drive shaft or the T case will be in the way.

Does anyone have any input on this?????

Dec 11, 2009 | 08:55 PM

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Not sure on the 2WD to 4WD, but 4WD headers WILL NOT work on a 2WD.

But that is in reference to Dynomax and Hedmans. Not sure about Hookers, Thorley's or any other breed like that.

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Dec 11, 2009 | 11:05 PM

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Thats the thing these are OBX headers each brand varies for fitment. I have a 4 inch lift in the front so I do have more drive shaft clearance than a stock 4wd.

The frames are similar with the 4wd actually having no crossmenber under the motor.

I can imagine that they would quite possibly clear Im just looking for any ideas and real life situations.

Dec 11, 2009 | 11:14 PM

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I would think the 2WD header would be pointed straight at the transfer case. It's a tight clearance with the C6, with just 1/2" space between the collector and the shift arm.

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Dec 12, 2009 | 12:05 AM

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Thats what I was thinking and then I would have to prababley run a exhaust tube under the trans to connect to the passenger side.

I just got done looking things over and theres not much play room, so I cant imagine fitting a preformed header that's not meant to fit.

Dec 12, 2009 | 06:57 AM

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Summit sent me 2WD headers for my 4x4 TWICE. Didn't work either time.

Dec 14, 2009 | 11:53 AM

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I dont if u want stainless there used mostly for show cars. Ive heard that L&L sells some nickle plated headers u should check them out.

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