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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 01:32 PM
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Anyone running headman shorty headers on there 4.6? Found a guy selling a brand new set for 100$. Opinions?
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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for just 100$ you cant go wrong I guess, but don't expect much difference in performance
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 04:49 PM
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I wasn't aware that headman even made headers for our trucks.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 05:28 PM
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Yeah summit lists them at 3XX$ so brand new for 100$ might as well.
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Old Dec 6, 2012 | 06:55 PM
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Pacesetter makes long tubes too i have those looking to upgrade to stainless in the future if i keep the motor
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Old Dec 7, 2012 | 11:09 AM
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From what I have seen there really isn't any performance advantage to shorties since the stock manifolds are so efficient. I would go with long tubes but the shorties are a good deal.
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 06:55 PM
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does anyone know where I can get my hands on a set of longtubes for my 98 f150 4x4 4.6
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 09:50 PM
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Pacesetter makes a set for the 4.6
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 10:40 PM
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LT for a 4x4 ? with a 4.6
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Old Feb 3, 2013 | 11:23 PM
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I just did shorties on my 99 4x4 4.6 make sure they will fit around the transfer case and front drive line first.
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