Headers

[96_5.0]

Does anyone make a set of headers for the '96 5.0 Explorer?? I am looking to get more grall out of my wifes truck. Eric

 

[SLEEPER]

you can go to http://www.torquemonsterheaders.com/ that is the only company I know that makes heasers for the 5.0

 

[96_5.0]

Thanks, Eric

 

[stretch]

Yep, I think those are the only ones anymore. But, they seem to be getting real good reviews from members here. Plus, instead of just claiming HP and torque gains, they posted up dyno runs so you can see for yourself. If I wasn't doing a SAS build up at the moment I would get a pair for another project I want to do.

 

[410Fortune]

ah Torque Monster headers, man they are NICE!
I Installed a set in my Bronco II 5.0L project, you can see pictures and details in my conversion thread (see my signature)

 

[96_5.0]

They sound realy nice. A little more on the price than I expected! But from the looks of it they pay for them self in the long run.

If anybody knows where I can find some used one that I can get a little cheaper please let me know. I realy want a set but tight on cash at the moment.. Thanks, Eric

 

[SLEEPER]

You can look on Ebay, I know there is a pair on there for about another week but I think it is just the company selling them on there. Any ways they are about a hundred bucks cheeper.

 

[rcpasq]

Torque Monster Headers...

These are still available at the Group Buy Price $589 to your door, for anyone on the Forum.

All the Best,

Bob Pasquale
Tech Performance & Engineering
Torque Monster Headers

 

[tnvols]

I've got an exhaust leak and was thinking of replacing the headers but Seems kinda expensive fix. Is there another to to fix this?

 

[410Fortune]

yeah tighten the manifold back to the engine and use locking manifold bolts.
The passenger side s notorious for coming loose.
If it is split or cracked then you can use factory parts, junk yard time.

I suggest the headers however if you plan to keep this truck for any amount of time and are looking to remove the most restrictive part of your otherwise powerful V8.

 

[SilverBullet]

FMS is remaking headers for the 5.0, but only for the 96-98 years I believe.

 

[BeauJ]

FMS is remaking headers for the 5.0, but only for the 96-98 years I believe.

I've got a set on my 2000. They fit 96-01. I think the EGR location may make them list them for only those years.

 

[stretch]

I thought the FMS headers weren't much better than stock? At least not worth it price wise?

 

[tnvols]

anyone got a link for these fms headers? And are they worth it?

 

[boominXplorer]

I noticed a huge difference with FMS headers. Torque monster headers get 8hp and 9tq over the FMS ones. Not a BIG difference but Anyhtign is better that the stock manifolds

 

[96_5.0]

How much more are they over stock? Any idea on the price of the FMS headers?

 

[sgmtino]

will the fms headers work on a 99

 

[410Fortune]

OKay you guys the 96 Explorer 5.0L does not have the P heads.
Some headers will fit both the non P heads and the P heads. The difference is the angle of the spark plug coming out of the head.
The 97-01 Pushrod 5.0L has the P heads.

So if the headers fit 97 they should fit through the 01

The FMS headers are for sale all over the place, I have seen them from $280-460 at the local 5.0L shops in town.

The engines with the P heads use an external EGR (pipe from header to sensor) and the earlier intakes had internal EGR (no pipe)

 

[sgmtino]

so the headers should fit a 99 if they have the egr hook up also maybe they only list 96-98 because they stopped making them before 99 I don't know just guessing

 

[410Fortune]

they have the EGR hook up.
Torque monsters will fit all years of the Explorer 5.0L I believe.
If you dont need the EGR hookup you can plug it with a simple fitting