Phillysbig5.4

Hi im new to the forum I have a 2001 f150 4x4 off road package xlt ext cab 8ft bed (that never has to be made). Im looking into putting new headers I want to get stainless jba long tubers. ... my question is anyone use these and did they like how did it sound perform etc. Any suggestions on brand whatever ill take. Also i have a magnaflow muffler on right now.

Carcrazygts2

Which engine? JBA only make shorty headers. Pacesetter and OBX make long tube headers.

Phillysbig5.4

Sorry for the delay jn response had a busy weekend.....I have the 5.4l its a 2001 f150....and I wanna do long tubes just dont know wich ones....basically im gonna run long tube headers cut the cats out run x pipe and run dual magnaflows....just cant figure out which is the best and wich ones will last me the longet im gonna go with stainless just need some advice. My truck has a 3 inch body lift on it so im looking for something strong amd durable thats gonna last like off road type stuff that I can gain performance and sound thanks for your response

Racinrhino17

I really like the sound of my pacesetter LTs. I've only had then for about six months but they are holding up so far! I also live in Oklahoma and they never salt the roads here

Phillysbig5.4

Thats probably what ill end up getting but I live in Michigan and they'd rust in one winter lol.... Do you know if I cut my cats out will I lose back pressure and lose preformance? So I'll get stainless or ceramic

MyFX4Project

Hey philly, im the guy youre looking for

I have an 02 with a 3" body lift too. I have obx s.s. longtubes no cats x pipe with dual magnaflows. I love it. Sounds great and not raspy at all. I have a youtube account myfx4project and I have a few gopro videos of the exhaust. I can get some pics for ya in the morning. I live in kansas so salt is an issue but ive only had them for like 4 months or so. If you have any questions feel free to ask.

Phillysbig5.4

NICE! ..... Did you lose any back pressure or performance by cutting the cats that's the only thing I'm worried about I'm gonna look into the obx right now. .. I'll check your video out on YouTube to Thanks man

MyFX4Project

Nope no loss in back pressure. I went with 2.5 inch piping all the way back. Got the headers from sparctecmotorsports.com for around 500.

Carcrazygts2

On these trucks if you run dual feeds into a x-pipe you dont want to pipe bigger than 2.5". I had OBX's and never was truly happy with the sound. I have switched to Pacesetter long tubes that are ceramic coated. The 3" piping is what interested me as ill be adding a blower after tax season.

sledmanjones

I run the OBX kit with 2.5" pipe, no cats, to an x pipe, then into dual Borla XR-1's, out the back, and I like 'em. This is my second winter, maybe third, with them, and no issues at all. They aren't shiny anymore, but they ain't rusty,either. I have a custom tune for the headers, which I recommend as well.

I give this upgrade a thumbs up,for sure