anyone have experience with obx headers? some on sale finally in ebay
think ima buy them
thoughts?

Those look very similar to the TM's. I would buy them.

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Look here
http://www.heperformance.com/fab_par...0ranger%20swap


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may buy obx after i get ahold of heperofrmance guys
thanks both of you

Waiting to hear back from heperformance
But I was wondering what else I am going to need
I assume some good head gaskets and bolts?
Also would it be worth it to get he headers powdercoated or something similar?

I had them done the first time and they did not last that long. I redone them from a different place and they seem to be good



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this is the new place.
http://www.polydyn.com/headers-exhaust

Any idea how much those heperformance headers would be?
As for the obx headers there isn't a lot of reviews.
I have heard some say they have cracked a little at the welds.
Would getting them coated help?
Just trying to gather as much info for knowledgeable people before I buy.
Thanks guys

I'm not sure coating will help with weak welds but may help with hot spots in the metal that could crack. It's a gamble. You'll need exhaust manifold gaskets but shouldn't need head gaskets that you asked about earlier, new exhaust bolts wouldn't hurt, be sure to use anti-seize .

Those heperformance headers look like they would get in the way of your A/C evap box. Does anyone know if the OBX headers allow you to keep the factory air?

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'99 Ex-Ranger 2wd XLT 5.0, Explorer V8 and auto transmission swap, floor shifter from Nissan Altima Parts, aluminum radiator & electric fan, OBX headers, 3" custom exhaust, explorer roof rack, 2006 mirrors, cut front 60/40 seat to buckets, 4 in lift spindles up front and shackles in back

Yeah I think they are like mine they go out over the frame. It was about 400.00 to get them coating each time. I liked the way that they looked the first time but they did not last


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These the heperformance have ones?
They cost $2000?

No they are ones I had a shop build them on the truck. They are 1 3/4 x 3 inch. It was about 2,000 like you see in the picture.


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I found the paper on the headers and it was 1,000 to build the headers but I got the header flanges, collectors, v band clamps , plus coating them. I also did copper headers gaskets. I also had to get small headed bolts to go into the head because the tubes are to big for the other ones


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Ok ordered the obx headers
Anyone point me in the right direction on amazon or eBay for manifold gasket set and bolts I'll need?

which ones did you order? keep us updated on the install im curious about the evap box and steering link clearances. I have a friend that recommend good exhaust gaskets, I'll see if I can get that info again and post back here.

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Mesa AZ
'99 Ex-Ranger 2wd XLT 5.0, Explorer V8 and auto transmission swap, floor shifter from Nissan Altima Parts, aluminum radiator & electric fan, OBX headers, 3" custom exhaust, explorer roof rack, 2006 mirrors, cut front 60/40 seat to buckets, 4 in lift spindles up front and shackles in back