Dodge Shorty Header Install 5.2L 5.9L Magnum V8

In this Dodge shorty header install video we replace the exhaust manifolds for a 5.2L 5.9L Magnum V8 on a Dodge Dakota or Dodge Ram pickup truck. We review the differences between stock manifolds as well as ebay exhaust headers and Gibson shorty headers. The name brand headers come out on top in this comparison video with our review and the fitment is perfect on the Gibson short headers while the ebay headers have clearance issues on the upper control arm on the Dodge Dakota RT pickup truck. This would also be the same install for a Dodge durango with a 318 or 360 V8 engine too.
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[@olered7760]

Hey buddy, you’re newest n youngestfan is my 5yr Old he loves fixet shows n expressly dodge products, even though I just bought a raptor it’s red and he’s happy with that great video keep them common that’s the only way I can keep him still for five minutes

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Heck yeah thats awesome brother! I'll do my best to keep him entertained too! 🤟😁

[@hunterwilson1508]

My guy your kid is gonna be burning tires instead of drugs

[@The4x4manonbroke]

Teach em young, smoke tires not drugz

[@browndogproductions2103]

One of the best dakota RT channels. I have learned so much. Recently picked up. 99 RT, intense blue 🤘. Been looking for a truck like this for years. Basically the same truck my dad had growing up.

[@slant6guy]

Cool install on these *_n-o-w_*_ old Mopar trucks_ . Cheap "stainless" eBay headers here & used Reflex graphite #6004 gaskets, Stage 8 locking header stainless bolts&hardware, dumped sparkplug heat shields & got hi-temp boot covers, used non-water use header wrap with stainless hose clamps. RAM 2nd gen. truck no need to remove front tire. Good video!

[@JETZcorp]

Given how much bigger a Ram is than a Dakota, I think you could almost fit a set of zoomies in your engine bay! Much easier fitment.

[@champstewart1211]

Looks like a hp tuners commercial lol I’m glad you have another build I was sad to see ram leave

[@claytonstrahan7207]

Glad I watched this video. I'm putting headers on my 99 Durango 5.9 with mild cam and reworked stock heads.

[@The4x4manonbroke]

I'm getting ready to do the same 98 5.9 Magnum, cam, heads and full dual exhaust, thinking 70 series flowmasters and 3" pipes... Should be fun

[@bulletman4512]

On a 4X4 I think it would have fit fine. Just it being 2 wheel with the A arms I think got in the way. With the 4X4 upper and lower control arms I think it would fit pretty good

[@aw2787]

That’s what I’m thinking

[@bryanbravo2153]

I found a set of these Gibson headers at the local junkyard. Got em for $80. Man that was a good day

[@beef9c1]

Saw your video about those cheap Ebay headers. I too had encounter that same problem on my Durango. I later found someone online that had those same Gibson headers for sale & so I went with those. They were a perfect fit, no issues at all. But I did use Stage 8 bolts for the headers. They will never back off. Look them up. I later did sell those cheap headers at a local swap meet.

[@balazsbombizachar2359]

So you had the same fitting problem on your Durango with the cheap ebay-headers? I have a Durango and I've been thinking about trying some ebaystuff like that out... (just for kicks of course)

[@waynesmith1650]

I am so glad i watched this before i baught some BS headers for my ram. Thanks dude im also trying to build my truck. Love your channel

[@gusrockes]

i got my all stock quad cab to 14.9 quarter mile with a 50mm throttle body, 1.7 roller rockers, 2.4 JBA midpipe, magnaflow high flow cat, black widow venom 250, K&N box filter, toyo 255/45R17 and superchips tune with 2 degrees of timing added.

[@jonbeck5945]

That is a thousand times better than the tick!!

[@dlemus]

Good choice, I put a set of shorty Gibson ceramics on my Dakota. 👍🏻

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Thanks brother! Yeah these are way better than those no name ones lol

[@thomaslockley945]

Did they bolt down snug though with the shorties first try curious before I attempt to. Bolt mine on

[@billcat1840]

Anyone who does this, fabricate a heat shield for the rear passenger upper control arm bushing. The header will cook that bushing.. found out the hard way..and those plugs won't come out without loosing the headers

[@DarrensTruckzs]

Wow eh what a difference in the quality of those Gibson headers compared to the cheapos .. makes the job so much more enjoyable an less frustrating .. thanks Boost for sharing .. Question .. did all your original manifold bolts come out easily or did some snap ?? 👍

[@cruzby99]

The eBay header, will they fit on a 97 Ram SST or will I run into the same issue you did? I’m new to mopar but I definitely am enjoying your content.

[@ragdolltrucking]

Ive had two sets of those same headers, they wont fit, but you only need to cut the exhaust in one spot and reclamp it to make them work, kind of funny that they made them wrong though, but the build quality is actually impressive

[@muko2002]

Good thing I don’t cheap out on my headers for my ram 😅 . ARH catless 1 3/4 i just been lagging on installing them .

[@douglasdailey5998]

I like your truck and the second set of headers fit perfect, cool truck.

[@kenleycarlton7562]

Need to do this to my 98 Grand Cherokee 5.9

[@samstombstone]

hit up flying ryan performance i have a 98 jeep 5.9 52mm tb hughes intake hs 1.7 rockers his canned tune realy woke the truck up

[@georqedubyakush6066]

I highly recommend leaving those heat shields in the motor, i took them out and melted a few of my wires with stock manifolds

[@hollywoodhand9012]

Any recommendations on some headers for a guy who can’t afford $400 headers and doesn’t want to waste time with reworking/ fabrication of eBay trash headers?

[@FamilyMan1]

I'll try to use the cheap ones on my 1985 diplomat. I'll buy them from you when I get some cash

[@M113H]

Maybe shot motor mounts? Engine could be sitting a little lower on passenger side (where engine twist towards to when under load)

[@MichaelSmith-kr9qw]

Nope that is the way they are !

[@hollywoodhand9012]

Any suggestions for a temporary solution that doesn’t break the bank on a set of headers? We’re the eBay headers completely jacked? If a guy was proficient in welding could they have been “tweaked” for better fitment ?

[@Ron-FabandBuild]

Thanks fro the video. Not trying to bang on Ebay,,,just have never had any luck from there with anything I have purchased. Calling it as it is!!. Have been looking for some medium length headers for my 98 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L Magnum and have had no luck. I am going to custom make my own in this area as I am doing a frame off in the future anyhow. Thanks again. Keep up the good work.

[@billcat1840]

Sorry you had a problem with your shorty headers...maybe I got lucky and got a better brand. Mine seemed super well made for China. Maybe I got a demo set..Paid 130 for them..Ive had domestic headers for years but the quality of the welds and the finish grinding was superior. The flanges were thick and straight. My only issue was gaskets. The included ones were useless and aftermarket header gaskets were little better. I found that stock early LA gaskets were perfect..you suggested I ditch them but they have worked very well for me. My muffin guy bent a set of 2.25 pipes eliminating the y pipe and snaked two pipes down the rt side into a dual inlet/outlet Flowmaster 40.Splits into 3 inch ends exiting each side.

[@Sam-lh7uh]

I'm gonna find out today if the ebay ones fit an 02 Durango R/T . . . The dakotas always ride a little low, I'm wondering if the Durango's height will allow clearance.

[@korn111685]

Sounds better? More depth? Good results!

[@ssh7778]

Good video, like the Gibson headers. I am already running jba headers, I am sure someone could cut and tig weld those eBay headers and make them work. Don’t have any idea how long they will last in the long run, for 80 bucks not sure if they are any type of stainless steel

[@onefastlife5017]

Have someone make you a Y pipe from the headers back , it will really open it up , coming along pretty good

[@STOICDevelopmentcenterofEARTH]

NOW WERE COOKIN WITH GREASE!!! Get em homie!!!

[@BoostedMotorsports]

We're on the right path for sure! Hopefully have it running way better once we get it all back together with the suspension this week 👍

[@theezeelife292]

How much of a pain is it to change the plugs after the header install?

[@heathcalvert1319]

So I bet you this issue will be the same on a 99 Durango because I just got some shorty headers

[@philliptorres3725]

How are the Gibson headers? Are they actually that good are are you just paying for the name? Just asking before I get some for my truck

[@O.g.whiteboy95]

Hey man so am i supposed to change the collector when i install them or does it sit in there just barely and have a little gap

[@aaronhighway162]

Your dakota is sick

[@joyroc885]

There most be someone that lives to go around and give thumbs down on good videos. I would Love to put but long tube headers on my Ram 1500 but I'm going to be buying a 135I project car. Maybe you can give me some advice on upgrades? :) Did you get a hold of the ebay seller to try to return the failed shorties? The gibson headers look nice.

[@blownaway4371]

Sometimes you can loosen up the engine mounts to help "wiggle" the bolts in. But if you've already put new mounts, it might be a fight.

[@jonathenhill5734]

I'm upset you didn't do the sparkplug wires too

[@BoostedMotorsports]

That will be in a video this week! Too much for one vid 🤟

[@Azteca298tzyl]

I might not get a responf but what company did you use. I cant find any long tubes. Nobody has anything for the ram. I have 97 with a 5.2. Are they the pacesetter lpng tibe? Chinese knock off? Summit racing? Any body knows if i can get the summit racing headers for the small block LA to fit into the truck ? Any modification?

[@clintontaylor1345]

You can get long tube headers that fit in a 2nd gen?

[@allanmcelroy9840]

Not sure if it makes a difference but I have the exact same setup with a carb swap in a 2000 Dakota, but running a 2001 Ram 2500 magnum 5.9l

[@BrittanyMartin917]

question, how is your oil pressure so high? i have ben trying to boost my oil pressure for when i build my dakota.

[@thehatchbackazulhdz981]

Hey man where do you get the fender flares?

[@aaronhighway162]

The bolts are also torque to yield

[@rtxrt73]

I thought you were going to wrap them like the Ram, but guess the ceramic coating should work too ,

[@BoostedMotorsports]

That takes so long!! Luckily these are ceramic coated also won’t be on too long before probably twin turbskies 🤟😎

[@rtxrt73]

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[@chrisreed4711]

Ooo I'd love to see how you would do the two turbo's. Bummer the cheap headers didn't work out. mine fit perfectly on my Durango, but Gibson headers are way better anyway.

[@paulb2995]

How would shorty headers fit on a 99 Durango 5.9?

[@brynbuck1]

Should have bought spintech midlength headers and spintech true dual exhaust.

[@cameronb234]

Whered you get those valve covers

[@fredybuchanans]

Puedes hacer un vídeo sobre las modificaciones que se le puede hacer a un carro para empezar para aumentar su velocidad, estaría genial que fuera de un Dakota, me imagino que ese es de los 00's, tengo uno 1993 puede ser parecido, pero solo me gustaría ver uno igual a ese, pero mostrando sus modificaciones y explicando, si te puede claro 😬

[@BenjaminGonzalez-wv3cy]

Great show! I am learning so much from you, thank you!

[@STOICDevelopmentcenterofEARTH]

Hey brother I’m looking at grabbing a couple Ts this payday. Where’s the best place to get them?😀

[@BoostedMotorsports]

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[@nickjohnson9815]

I think 90% of the current Dakota owners that watch your videos warned you against ebay headers...the ONLY thing they are good for is flipping them for turbo application.

[@daniels8105]

Do headers throw any check engine codes?

[@saxmusicmail]

Would cap screws (allen) work for the flange to head assembly?

[@josepena5164]

4 year old video.....do you regret putting the shorty headers vs keeping stock manifolds after all this time?

[@rex101ize]

Where do you get those valve covers from? I cannot find them

[@Weak_juan]

nice but i wouldve stay the heck away from ebay headers. I bought an ebay exhaust manifold for my F22 accord and it cracked within a year. Sad.

[@aaronwarren8389]

Glad to see this cause I was about to buy the cheap ebay headers. I'll shop around some more

[@michaelpippen1129]

Did you get any ticking noise from the engine?

[@MrJMagoo]

Nice job! What did the one on the Ram cost?

[@killaz123456789100]

I think because the made for a ram that has more room not for a dakota lol you would think its the same but its not

[@xjsc16x]

You'll still want to clearance your control arm's lip, before it clearances your header real good.

[@srtmetal7647]

Like to see how it sounds now

[@codylee5132]

Have you sold the m1 intake and headers yet?

[@BoostedMotorsports]

Still available. Email [e-mail]

[@codylee5132]

Email sent

[@emanuelocasio3536]

Donde puedo conseguir unos buenos header para una Dogde ram charger 4x4 del 1985 motor 318 /5.2

[@truckguymike]

Anyone try these headers on a 2nd gen ram? I know the Dakota isnt very big so i was wondering if anyone had any issues with fitment on a 2nd gen ram

[@erikturner5073]

The ebay headers are a knock off of the equal length Headman Headers. I have them on my SS/T ram. The headman header version fit flawlessly. I bought my set back in the mid 90's. I don't think headman makes theirs anymore. Although the ebays look identical, I'm sure not the same in quality.

[@uhTari]

what did u do with the egr ?

[@portoguincho24hs62]

Link do produto?? Vlw

[@carlossoria3695]

Carlos Soria checking in. no more ebay lol

[@MrMurph111]

Hate to say it but those shorty headers aren't going to add any horsepower what so ever. They look nice though, cudos!

[@PedroMartinez-hw6uy]

You're absolutely right, if theres any advantage over manifolds it is minimal, even well ported long tube headers give only a slight advantage hp-wise. But it is one of more cost effective mods you can do before buying pricier internals. Although 360 parts arent too expensive compared to the price gouging that's occurring with the GM LS series lately.

[@MrMurph111]

@@PedroMartinez-hw6uy Unfortunately in order to make horsepower anywhere near an LS in the 450hp range your going to spend about $3500 in parts for the Magnum, assuming you already have the 360 block ... This is a great write up from Hotrod.com.......www.hotrod.com/articles/build-455hp-pump-gas-magnum-v8-around-4000/

[@McDuffy92]

You are right but he had a exhaust leak anyways lol

[@MrMurph111]

Jeff Your right but I’m willing to bet buying a pair of gaskets is still cheaper than buying two sets of header! 😉

[@Welcometofacsistube]

MrMurph111 ya so what? No one gives a crap about Bellybutton Generic Motor Crap boat anchors.

[@jermellwilliams6287]

what year is this ram?

[@davidrosales6893]

Lol the thumbnails

[@BoostedMotorsports]

😂🤟

[@allenmitchell1898]

I want the eBay headers that you have please let me know if you can check into any

[@peterboissiere9684]

Did u have the door open when running the truck

[@joshuacoffey3298]

Hey I’ll take those eBay headers I’m building a 5.2 for my Dakota

[@Transphoenixbiker]

Soo we just gonna ignore that completely shot bushing ??

[@tomc8157]

I just resto'd my 96 5.2 and there wasn't any upper control arm bushings left. Never would have known it, the truck drove perfectly and handled great.

[@BugsTools]

🤲insert headers here

[@Ruffleist]

You pay cheap you get cheap

[@STOICDevelopmentcenterofEARTH]

Ruffleist no doubt about it!

[@aidenshattuck5514]

you wouldn’t happen to still have those headers i will buy them off you.

[@superbeebaby1]

Muuuuch bettern👍🏼

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

Oh by the way the truck only goes 117 mph

[@davidledford6482]

EVER HEAR OF HOOKER SUPER COMPETITION AROUND 200 BUCKS,AN THERES EVEN BETTER THAN THOSE..

[@Jesusis_theway]

Dont have a person that welds? This is a easy fix.

[@ziggiesaquaticexotics8270]

Lol why put em in the garbage man at least try n return em n if not then at the very least if u cant give em to a viewer which can use em then scrap metal em there stainless and or aluminum yea ?

[@jimjefferies4130]

Difference between a canadian and an american. We recycle lol

[@davidledford6482]

am sorry im so honary,this heart an blood pressure thing an a smart ass heart doctor is not makin me feel so good..............im usually full of laughter an a great guy,but i dont wanna die for like 50 years or so..

[@davidledford6482]

all women love long lenth, lord forgive me,but they do an there wild animals after acouple drinks...

[@JRODW]

Ls swap the dak when the 5.9 pops

[@slim56]

Jared Williamson no, 5.7 Hemi swap

[@Welcometofacsistube]

🖕🖕🖕🖕

[@frigglebiscuit7484]

youll be waiting forever then.

[@olered7760]

Hey buddy, you’re newest n youngestfan is my 5yr Old he loves fixet shows n expressly dodge products, even though I just bought a raptor it’s red and he’s happy with that great video keep them common that’s the only way I can keep him still for five minutes