Ugly headers

[Tom Wasch]

Ever since i put on my body lift, you can really see how bad the headers look.

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I was thinking of painting them,but have heard they are a pain to take off/put on.

Any suggestions on making them look good or just less ugly.

 

[Todd Z]

Do you have Headers or the OEM stock exhaust manifolds ???



The OEM ones come off and on in about 1 hour or so..... BUT you have to let the paint dry a good 24 hours before heating them...



I found a great site for high temp paint...



http://www.hightempenginepaint.com/



But the manifolds need to be cleaned and wire brushed for a great finish..



Todd Z

 

[Jerry Abson 2]

Hey Todd, What about brakes, do I have to take apart if I want to paint too?

 

[Mark K 2]

I thought all that crap was covered with rubber matting held in place with plastic Christmas tree fasteners. It is on my truck.

 

[TRACket Paul]

They were deleted by Ford in 2003 to improve airflow in the engine compartment.

 

[EddieS'04]

Get the extra splash shields from our ford parts sponsor. Cover the holes.

 

[Todd Z]

OR install these !! LOL



Todd Z



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[Bill Barber]

don't mess with your OEMs, not worth the effort.

 

[Todd Z]

JBA headers are not worth it either...... :lol::lol:



Todd Z

 

[ray moyer]

what was your HP increase with the JBA headers todd???

 

[user 66225]

Here's a hint:

 

[Bill Barber]

Slim and none

 

[Gavin Allan]

Those things are hideous because there is only three tubes! :lol::lol:

 

[Todd Z]

Ray........ ZIP, ZILCH, NADA !!



A big Fat ZERO !!!



Todd Z

 

[EddieS'04]

The only way I can see a possible gain with headers on the 4.0L. Would be with long tube steped headers. There is no clearance room for them though.

 

[ray moyer]

That blows....

 

[Todd Z]

Yeah, Talk about a Waste of money !!! $500.00 for NOTHING......



Gotta Love marketing.....



I even emailed them pics and the Dyno sheets..... Funny I never received a call or email back... LOL



Todd Z

 

[Chad Merry]

I went to a junk yard and pulled to factory slash guards from an explorer to cover mine. I think they charged me 2 dollars for them.