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Old 05-13-2013, 09:20 PM
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so i was searching all over for all my choices of headers. origionally thought of the pacesetters but read too many complaints through cf search. then thought of jba headers but shorties, dont want shorties. then thought apn, but i was looking for a different design, something sort of out of the ordinary and found these.

http://afepower.com/shop/details_new...0L&&brandID=99

what do you guys think? 14 gague compared to many others 16 gague, 409 stainless compared to stainless alloy, hand tig welded, and no molded collectors. i think i might give them a try. anybody ever try them?
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not to mention lifetime warranty?
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Looks pretty nice, but as I have always said, $500 is a ton of money for a header that's going on a 4.0. It claims 7hp which you wouldn't notice anyway. I say spend the money on something more beneficial, but if you do buy it, take a video so we can all hear it!
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I have a really bad crack on my manifold I am weighing my choices between APN banks and afe. Let us know if you get it.
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I think you're splitting hairs. it's not like these engines are completely choked up from the factory. regarding these motors in stock trim a header is a header is a header. i'm in the same boat looking for a header to replace my cracked manifold. going in circles. I think I am going to get the obx header and be done with it.
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well im looking at the 14 gauge compared to 16 gauge as well. also 409 stainless is a super nice stainless. also i believe an eaton m90 is in the works so i do want it to breathe a bit better
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If you're planning on boosting it, I'd spend the money on a header.
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yea. i will. but right now i just ordered the csf 3 row radiator from amazon for 187$ also doing the head gasket soon as well. will get the head cleaned up and valve job while im at it. but i am picking up an m90 today. not sure how long till it goes on, cause the supercharger is just the beginning...
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