Shorty Headers For the 5.4 F-150! **Cheap Amazon Headers!?**

[@lesliehorwinkle]

Well, I bought Ebay 120 dollar headers too. I'm a gamblin' man. I too thought the driver's side looked harder and was very very wrong. It was cake compared to passenger. I sure appreciated this vid and came up with some adds for anyone else feeling frogish about this. 1) As stated, even with the EGR the driver's was a good warmup to the real thing. 2) Use a torch, find a torch, find a bud with a torch...somehow. Not much room for saws or grinders (although if willing to jack up engine, prob. can do) 3) I notched the upper A arm rear bracket to clear the collector, also notched the motormount plate around those two bolts that are a beeyotch (you will know from removing them) 4) remove starter but know going back with the top bolt on it is a leap of faith. (also ever taking it back off is going to be prayer time again) I had a newly rebuilt one (from old school starter shop) so hope it lasts 20 more yrs. and heat doesn't kill it BECAUSE IT'S HOT IN THERE NOW. You should weigh this little tidbit when making your choice to install these or just use manifolds. 5) i used super soft Mr Gaskets but I dunno, this may be a better way if I keep having to retorque (which I might because...super soft) 6) if your 4.5mm (for installing new studs) drops behind the motor mount it may be in there forever ( I didn't remove motor plate, just notched it) 7) Hook up a ratchet strap to the Y-pipe and pull it back towards the rear. Keep the strain off the manifolds while installing/ torqueing gaskets. *) I'm a broke down old man so this was slow but you can do it. I guess this is about all. Can't stress enought though how much easier this will be with a torch. If you don't use one learn, as a mechanical type you will always always find it easier to do SOME jobs with the hot wrench. I was lucky I had one even though I barely use it anymore. Again, I appreciated your view whether cheapos were worth trying, they are and actually as far as fit, I can't complain. Are the header bolts hard to get to tightening compared to regualr manifolds? You bet! Horribly harder but I've never seen an easy set as far as that goes. Good Luck Ford fans. Oh also...I think it feels stronger 1500-3K rpm range, right where it's needed. Be interesting to have dyno'ed.

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Really appreciate the in depth response! Sub for more!

[@monciparedes]

I had bought some shorty headers from LMC Truck for my ‘95 F-150 and had a leak as well so took them off. So I will have to try this when I do it again! THANKS!

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

They’re not too fun to install! Lol thanks for watching!

[@S.AFishing410]

Yeah im about to do this on my 06 fx4 that was gifted to me. Im buying the Milwaukee blade made for cast iron (use it on old plumbing its a beast) and im cutting everything. Im going to hack that manifold to nothing. I dont feel like playing around. Bought a welder knowing them bolts are breaking. Im gonna just cut them all off from jump.

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Just be careful it can be tight in there! Especially the 3v tritons

[@DirtyDanMunicipalMan]

I had a manifold replaced on my 4.6. I used stainless hardware for the manifold. Even after 3 Ny winters they still look new. Highly recommend the stainless hardware!!

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

That’s solid advice!

[@8rook98]

Sammy deserves everything always. And I like the less background music in this video. More focus on you and your video. Enjoyed this one

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

She is a turd

[@camposvazquez]

​@@shiftwrenchrepeat thank you and any updates... Apparently these shorty's fit my 97 e350 5.4 2 valve.... I seriously need to improve the 2k-3.5 low end torque.. it's. 21' class b+ RV.. Any suggestions?

[@lesliehorwinkle]

@@camposvazquez Sooper Charger. You could walk all over the moutains with one and I seriously doubt it would ever hiccup.

[@camposvazquez]

@@lesliehorwinkle hurt's mpg too much and I will be in the desert most of the time

[@PaulHenreid]

Bubba, you did not just end this video without firing up the engine.

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Yeah I had to get a few exhaust gaskets lol. They’re great tho, didn’t change the sound at all as I didn’t change the exhaust after the headers, but i did this, the intake manifold and plugs/coils and it definitely has more snort and is running better! She’s at 289,000 miles now, just dedicated to being the shop truck, and is getting a flatbed soon!

[@barrygolden9823]

I bet those exhaust studs were fun to get out!!! Rusted in plus limited access both!

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

It wasn’t the most fun I’ve had…. Got it buttoned up today!

[@kevinhackett1936]

Lets see part two ! nice work on this video really want to see how it turned out , sound and weather or not it has any leaks yet

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Appreciate it! I can get it in a video, one leak from the doughnut gasket but it’s pretty good!

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Is that an svt focus????

[@declanadams9825]

Have you experienced any rust/leak issues with these? Wondering if they would be more of a permanent fix compared to stock manifolds

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

They’ve been great! It’s been only like…. 4 months or so? I’d have to look, but so far they’ve been great

[@lesliehorwinkle]

@@shiftwrenchrepeat How about an update. About to pull the trigger on mine and wondering if headers or gaskets are going to hold up for yrs. It would be a good short for algorithms.

[@javiergonzalezjr5150]

What brand are these from amazon and do they have the bungs for the 02 sensors and EGR Tube?

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Bung was there yes, I can’t remember the brand offhand sorry

[@thatgingar8765]

Where did you get the fitting to go from the headers to egr line can’t find it anywhere

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

I blocked my EGR. I got a plug bung from the hardware store

[@basketballmonster2797]

How did you get the passenger side header on with those studs? I’m having the same problem right now with the exact same shorty

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

I loosened the motor mount I believe and used a bottle Jack between the frame and the side of the engine to tweak it. It’s been a while…. I can’t remember if I showed that or not in here

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

It’s a tight fit, also if I remember correctly I only put two studs In, slid it on those two, and then installed the rest of them

[@basketballmonster2797]

@@shiftwrenchrepeat I didn’t see it in part one, did you ever make a part 2? This is on a 2000 5.4 xlt

[@JBs_trucks_and_whitetail_bucks]

I just put a set of the eBay $97 shortly on my f150, to be $97 shortly they fit ok, shortys was cheaper that buying stock manifolds

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

I’m happy with em for the price!

[@JBs_trucks_and_whitetail_bucks]

@@shiftwrenchrepeat just put mine on Monday, haven’t even started the truck up yet with them on

[@nysledge4669]

Did you ever make a part 2 of this video?

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Not yet lol I will

[@craigwiess1656]

Would these headers fit a 5.4 2v in an E- series? For the third time my passengers side manifold has broken. Snaps in two places just before the Y pipe and in between #2 and 3 cylinders.

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

It should!

[@DaveGerarden]

i am getting a po401 code and i have the headers on mine and can hear a leak on the pas side.. could the code be from the leak?

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

That’s an EGR code If you delete it that’s your issue, EGR is on the drivers side

[@MontanaBallistics]

If that weighs 20lbs you’re absurdly strong haha.

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

lol probably not that much but heavy lol

[@juniorgomez2157]

What’s the link to the manifolds?

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

www.amazon.com/MILLION-PARTS-SDD-HDSF15097V8-1997-2003-Expedition/dp/B07WC7Y56P/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=2C0ECX9XHBN3Y&keywords=shorty+headers+2000+f150&qid=1672347669&replacementKeywords=shorty+headers&sprefix=shorty+headers+2000+f15%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-6&vehicle=2000-54-666------------&vehicleName=2000+Ford+F-150 There they are my dude

[@JosePerez-kj2dp]

can’t find them on Amazon

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Right here man www.amazon.com/MILLION-PARTS-SDD-HDSF15097V8-1997-2003-Expedition/dp/B07WC7Y56P/ref=mp_s_a_1_6?crid=2C0ECX9XHBN3Y&keywords=shorty+headers+2000+f150&qid=1672347669&replacementKeywords=shorty+headers&sprefix=shorty+headers+2000+f15%2Caps%2C199&sr=8-6&vehicle=2000-54-666------------&vehicleName=2000+Ford+F-150

[@drewhoughtlen5766]

What did you do about your egr?

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

There was a port for it, but I definitely didn’t delete mine 😅

[@Mex210lowrider]

Anyone know if these will work on the 2001 mustang GT’s 4.6 2v ?

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

I would think so, but cannot completely confirm

[@Jolene_400]

What the part number for them

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

I’d have to do some digging. I just searched shorty headers for 2v 5.4 on amazon

[@waltdorman1100]

Where is Part 2

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Update will be comin!

[@alexharper9786]

How long did it take thinking about tackling mine really don’t wanna 😂

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

Couple nights in my spare time. Wasn’t fun lol

[@monstersquashracing]

That space is for race cars 😎

[@monstersquashracing]

Also happy we dont have to smell that nasty leak any more.

[@shiftwrenchrepeat]

It’s getting there