98 302 headers

[dha1122]

ummm summer of 2002. the people there are really nice

 

[98svt]

just wanted to say thanks for all the help.....your all awsome...

 

[98X5.0]

OEMFord Parts: NOPE, Diversified Products: NOPE, Mustangs Unlimited: NOPE, still waiting to hear from Chicago Ford Parts. Fat chance I'm sure.

FRPP needs its ass kicked!

 

[PUR PONY]

I just e-mailed a few header companys telling them our problems and seeing if they would like to help. Maybe we should have Rick start a tread so we can start a list of names who would be willing/wanting to get a set of nice 1 5/8" or 1 3/4" shortie headers built for out V-8 trucks!!! I know that my HP # are hurting due to my headers(FMS)

so far I have e-mailed the following:

- Kook's (they will make headers for $1500-2000)
- Dynamax
- MAC
- JBA
- Flowtech / Holley
- Gibson

 

[98X5.0]

That sounds like a fabulous idea. Someone in the aftermarket has got to step up and fill the void. There is no reason these parts should not be available. I realize Ford probably sells a lot more V6 Explorers, but come on, this is a relativly popular motor! I really think that any of the mainstream companies that you mentioned could supply us a quality product at an afordable price. Ford did it for $160! Wonder who produced those for Ford? Maybe they could be convinced to produce again?

I though about Stahl headers www.stahlheaders.com since I live like 10 miles from them, but after looking over their web site I feel that we would be looking at another $1000 to $1500 set of headers which just isn't realistic.

I'll be first on the list for a stainless shorty that falls under $400!

 

[98svt]

hey pure ony.....where did you get the headers that you have now (fms).....whats wrong with them??....you just dont like them....

 

[PUR PONY]

I had mustangs unlimited order them for me since i only live about 30 mins from them and they are an SVT dealer. I have had them for about 3.5 years now. The quailty of the headers are great! I have the stainless hot jet coated ones and they still look brand new..... but they are to small. they are only 1 1/2" and the opening are very small..... I mean they are awesome compaired to the crap that comes from the factory. I cant believe the engine even runs with the stock headers.... but I am just not getting the flow that i need with my blower.
I really am dying to get a new set of 1 3/4" headers and a new custom bend 2 1/2" dual exhaust with dynomax ultra flow mufflers and 2 hi-flow cats...... I am sick of my chambered flowmasters and the headers.... they are robbing me of hp bad.

 

[PUR PONY]

98X5.0 - hey ... how far are you from Allentown?

 

[PUR PONY]

I just found a place in GLENDALE, AZ ..... is that were Rick lives???

its called S&S headers and they build all types of custom street rod, strip, truck...etc... headers. I also just e-mailed them to let them know what we are looking for.

 

[98X5.0]

PUR PONY: I'm 10 miles west of York PA, so, Allentown is a good 2-2.5 hrs away.

 

[98svt]

well let me know what s&s says about availability of headers thanks for lookin around....

 

[PUR PONY]

no problem... hopefully some header company will come through and build something useful for us.

98X5.0 - hey... ya... i did a yahoo map search. Do you ever go to ALL FORDS at carlisle??

 

[98X5.0]

Sure do. Had the Cobra there last year. I will have it there again this year and maybe the X. I am kinda doubtful about the X since it is to dang stock! Wedding costs have put a real damper on "fun money".

 

[PUR PONY]

ok- ill have to meet you thins year. I was there last year with my X and my buddy had his mystic cobra there... we are both from CT and went down for the weekend- planning again this year.

 

[IBLEEDFORDBLUE]

Still Looking up here in the Northwest. Nothing yet. If i get a lead i will post here. You guys do the same. I can NOT believe Ford discontinued them. Everyone i talked with gets one to two calls a day for them. Who did Ford have build them? Thanks for the HELP. Richard

 

[IBLEEDFORDBLUE]

Still Looking up here in the Northwest. Nothing yet. If i get a lead i will post here. You guys do the same. I can NOT believe Ford discontinued them. Everyone i talked with gets one to two calls a day for them. Who did Ford have build them? Thanks for the HELP. Richard

 

[PUR PONY]

here is what dynomax had to say so far- just got the e-mail.

Dynomax-
"Thank you for your inquiry for Dynomax Exhaust. We appreciate your
interest in our products. In regards to your 1996 Ford Explorer with a
V-8, unfortunately at this time we are discontinuing our Emission legal
header line, however I will pass your information on to our engineering
group for consideration.

If you have any further questions, please feel free to contact our tech
line at the number below."

 

[PUR PONY]

and here is what FLOWTECH responded with-

"We currently do not offer a header for the V8 explorers. At this time, we
have no plans to make any, but i will pass you suggestion along to our
product management group.
Thanks,"

I think this is pretty funny since every truck add on website i go to lists FLOWTECH as having headers for V-8 explorers!

 

[98X5.0]

These responses sound like the polite way of saying "that's nice, but we don't really give a dam about 5.0 Explorers."

Hey, PUR PONY, I remember your friend with the Mystic Cobra. I talked to him for a little while on Sunday. Chrome Cobra R's, right? Magnaflow exhaust right? I remember listening to his exhaust because it was the first one I had seen with the Magnaflow system, which at the time I was quite interested in. Take a guess at what is on my Cobra! I can't remember his name, but it was a nice looking Mystic. Ask him if he remembers the guy with the white 98' Cobra that was so interested in his exhaust. He might remember me, but I doubt it.

 

[PUR PONY]

Yup- that was him. His Names Bryan. He is bringing the cobra over in a few weeks and we are going to town on the suspension.... MM coil overs, bilsteins, subframes, braces... etc. should be sweet.