First question. Whats the difference between a 302 exhaust manifold and a 351w manifold?

Second question. If there are no major difference's between the two can i install a 302 exhaust manifold in place of the 351w manifold.

Third question. Will a set of shorty headers fit my truck and what brand would you recommend.

1996 Ford F150 4x4 Eddie Bauer edition 5.8L

 

i dont know exactly what the difference is but they aren't interchangeable.
yes, you can get shortys for it but you will have to switch up your exhuast a little bit

 

On the headers i have headman shorties on mine

 

What makes you think they're not interchangeable? Try and find some equal length shorties. Long tubes would be the best bang for your buck, but I understand if its not in the cards to redo the exhaust at this time.

 

someone told me they werent but maybe that person was wrong

 

They may be, I know the mustang manifolds are different from the truck's.

 

thank you guys for the information.