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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 09:43 AM
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2008 with an Engine build date of 10/09/07 or later will have the new up-dated heads/VTC's and no plug problems, but you like to tinker... you can come change my leaking passenger side exhaust manifold if you want...lol
You still havent done your manifold?
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My 2007 has been great so far. It almost runs quieter than my brothers 2009 5.4
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You still havent done your manifold?
It's a total PITA... No ! lol
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Old Aug 2, 2019 | 10:45 AM
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Originally Posted by ReaperHWK
Tinker? I'd get a 70's F150 or Bronco, and restore it. They go for around 25k once their fixed up good. Buy a beat one for 5k.

Our gen trucks don't have collectors value (at this time).

That is a sweet *** truck... burnt orange too... love it
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Originally Posted by DarrinT04
If you want a f150 of this gen to tinker with, get the earliest 2004 with a 5.4 you can find
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It's a total PITA... No ! lol
jb weld that bastard
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jb weld that bastard
Hell yeah....
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It's a total PITA... No ! lol
It's a total PITA tech. I did it on my 08. I got lucky and didn't break any studs and it was still not fun.
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It's a total PITA tech. I did it on my 08. I got lucky and didn't break any studs and it was still not fun.
I think i will fork up $800 a have a nice set of stainless steel headers installed...
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Old Aug 4, 2019 | 09:12 AM
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I think i will fork up $800 a have a nice set of stainless steel headers installed...
You know I think I might recommend that. I get nervous I'm gonna hear that ticking again when I think about doing that job.
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