i am interested in installing headers on my v-10 and was wondering if anyone has done this yet, and how hard it was installing them. i had headers on my 93' 302 and they were nothing but trouble. gaskets blew out, and the bolts we really hard to get in, really tight wrench areas. is it any different with the v-10, easier, harder or whatever. i just want to get a little hindsight before i go and spend alot on something i might not want.
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White 2000 Ford F250 SD Supercab 8ft. box 4x4, V-10, everything but leather, dual exhaust, K&N, BFG's 315/75R16, saving for a supercharger.
why do you want to install headers looking for more horsepower? if thats the case you should look into superchips i bought one from dieselpro.net and yes they do sell chips for gas engins i gained 70 horsepower and it's a do it your self process that takes only about 15 munites just thought you would like to know good luck. <BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by WhiteSuperDuty: i am interested in installing headers on my v-10 and was wondering if anyone has done this yet, and how hard it was installing them. i had headers on my 93' 302 and they were nothing but trouble. gaskets blew out, and the bolts we really hard to get in, really tight wrench areas. is it any different with the v-10, easier, harder or whatever. i just want to get a little hindsight before i go and spend alot on something i might not want.
White-
Sorry, haven't done it myself, but hope to this summer. From what others say, it takes a while (~10 hrs). Pretty sure that there are still the space limitations which make isntallation a bear.
JMA-
WOW! A 70HP gain! Squeezing another 22% out of the v10 is a remarkable task. Do you have any dyno charts? I'd like to see the power curves if you do.
Do it!! I installed the banks headers on my V10 motorhome, took about 8 hours, they came as part of the banks powerpack system.(no chip), this thing is a screamer now.
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Banks stinger plus, Tuff country 4", edelbrock IAS, Rancho stabilizer Oru front MagHytek rear Hellwig rear stabilizer,stainless rockerpanels, wheel liners Pioneer stereo 800watts Steel horse overhead console Weld 16.5x9.75 scorpio, Big O Bigfoot M&S Banks transcommand,373LS,199F-250XLT crewcab NRA,GOA
<BLOCKQUOTE><font size="1" face="Verdana, Arial">quote:</font><HR>Originally posted by Mr. Superduty: The V10 headers are no walk in the park. A solid 8 hours for my guys.
[quote]Originally posted by Mr. Superduty:
[b]The V10 headers are no walk in the park. A solid 8 hours for my guys.
on my 93'302 it took about 6 hours, and that was including the removal of the old exhaust. should i expect about the same, and is it worth it?
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White 2000 Ford F250 SD Supercab 8ft. box 4x4, V-10, everything but leather, dual exhaust, K&N, BFG's 315/75R16, saving for a supercharger.
MR. SuperDuty- your engines blown? hows that going for you? tell me a little about it-
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White 2000 Ford F250 SD Supercab 8ft. box 4x4, V-10, everything but leather, dual exhaust, K&N, BFG's 315/75R16, saving for a supercharger.
I have the Banks PowerPack and the SuperChip and love them both!
Yes, the PowerPack does take some time and effort. It took two of us with a shop and lift 10 hours to do the install. Each header took 4 hours to install. http://ic.net/~wawii/banks/
is the superchip worth the money, and can i return it if im not satisfied with the results?
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White 2000 Ford F250 SD Supercab 8ft. box 4x4, V-10, everything but leather, dual exhaust, K&N, BFG's 315/75R16, saving for a supercharger.
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A 70HP gain! Squeezing another 22% out of the v10 is a remarkable task. Do you have any dyno charts? I'd like to see the power curves if you do.
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