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depending on which kind you get you will see different increases in sound and performance.
shorty or long tube? ceramic coated, stainless steel, or painted steel finish? doing it yourself or is someone else doing it? It could get pricey.
The best you can get performance is long tube stainless steel ceramic coated imo. someone may mention something else like triple y pipes. there is nothing i can say to back this up but there has to be a reason why the dynatech long tubes for this truck are 1-1200 dollars.
shorty or long tube? ceramic coated, stainless steel, or painted steel finish? doing it yourself or is someone else doing it? It could get pricey.
The best you can get performance is long tube stainless steel ceramic coated imo. someone may mention something else like triple y pipes. there is nothing i can say to back this up but there has to be a reason why the dynatech long tubes for this truck are 1-1200 dollars.
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Hello, I recently purchased and installed some headers on my old 4.2L ('97) and after comparing on the web decided on ones by Gibson Performance (That is what my exhaust is also.) Their site looks to show that the 4.6 headers would give an additional 24hp & 34Ft./lbs torque. (Gibson Performance Exhaust - Trucks, SUV, Diesel, RV, and Marine. Performance Exhaust for the Enthusiast)
I also considered JBA (JBA Performance Exhaust New Product :: Ford F-150 Headers & Exhaust System) (good link to an article on installing on their page...)
and a few others (cheaper).
Good luck!
Mitch
I also considered JBA (JBA Performance Exhaust New Product :: Ford F-150 Headers & Exhaust System) (good link to an article on installing on their page...)
and a few others (cheaper).
Good luck!
Mitch
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I am considering these for my truck:
Summit Headers 1997-2001 Ford F-150 Pickup G9047:eBay Motors (item 370310032319 end time Dec-28-09 17:21:21 PST)
Summit Headers 1997-2001 Ford F-150 Pickup G9047:eBay Motors (item 370310032319 end time Dec-28-09 17:21:21 PST)
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Summit Headers
Not sure about those. I think I looked at Summit also. You might try just calling Summit Racing since they are very good and would likely give you advice. (http://www.summitracing.com/). They may also e-mail or point you to the installation instructions. I have purchased and gotten great fast service from them in the past. (One additional thing I purchased there was the Stage 6 Locking Header bolts...)
Have fun,
Mitch
Have fun,
Mitch
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depending on which kind you get you will see different increases in sound and performance.
shorty or long tube? ceramic coated, stainless steel, or painted steel finish? doing it yourself or is someone else doing it? It could get pricey.
The best you can get performance is long tube stainless steel ceramic coated imo. someone may mention something else like triple y pipes. there is nothing i can say to back this up but there has to be a reason why the dynatech long tubes for this truck are 1-1200 dollars.
shorty or long tube? ceramic coated, stainless steel, or painted steel finish? doing it yourself or is someone else doing it? It could get pricey.
The best you can get performance is long tube stainless steel ceramic coated imo. someone may mention something else like triple y pipes. there is nothing i can say to back this up but there has to be a reason why the dynatech long tubes for this truck are 1-1200 dollars.
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This type of thread has been up multiple times, I think I've started one some time back I don't remember and people will always argue over which one but from what I have seen on these threads is that people will say if you have the money then go with a long tubes and a tune.