Custom Exhaust Time! Need some help

[DNFXDLI]

Possibly a future project, any recommendations on manufacturers of performance 460 cams/heads?

LEB....Kris and Paul are Sponsors here and can give you great advice and products.

TMI....Tim Meyer also can help as well.

 

[460Trucker]

Happy New Year everyone!
Would you guys mind checking over my parts list to see if I am missing anything? After a few weeks here I think I have a complete parts list. I'm a loyal Summit Racing customer and they have everything so far I need.

Magnaflow Mandrel Bend: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/mpe-15003

Headers: Hedman Mid-Length 89510 (extension supplied) http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-89510/overview/year/1997/make/ford/model/f-250

Stage 8 Bolts: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/stg-8912a

Muffler: Flowmaster 40 Series http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flo-43041/overview/

Tip: 4: Flowmaster Tip (Flowmaster® Part #: 15398) http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flo-15398

Gaskets http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-27680/overview/

Reducer Cone: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/flo-r3025?seid=srese1&gclid=CPWUxpXipcICFWRp7AodyhsAcg

Collector Gasket: http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-27410/overview/

Note: Already have 4ft worth of straight pipe and 2 wide band clamps plus 2 more standard clamps from my cat back kit

 

[Beach66Bum]

Awesome Mike! can't wait to see pic's of your new exhaust system
The only thing I would change are the header gaskets. From my own experience, those thin metal gaskets are an exhaust leak waiting to happen. I replaced 2 sets before I went to the Remflex gaskets. Never had another problem. Check out my gallery,

 

[Bruners4]

I haven't tried the stage 8 header bolts but I installed the ARP header studs! It has been ove a year now with them and the same header gaskets. No leaks and have only had to re-tighten twice since installed. Less chance of breaking a bolt off in the head.

 

[Beach66Bum]

The Remflex gaskets are pretty cool, they stay under compression all the time. When you first take them out of the package, they are really thick, but compress when you torque down the header bolts.

 

[460Trucker]

Thanks Dave, I'll check those out.

Remflex gaskets have been placed on the list!

 

[Beach66Bum]

Remember we are all waiting patiently for pic's....

 

[460Trucker]

There will be plenty! I'm going to be doing this in April, weather cooperating of course

 

[460Trucker]

All the parts are in! The 460 rolls out of storage this Sunday. Will be making arrangements for the headers to be installed, then doing the rest myself. I will keep you all posted, I hope to have everything done within the next two weeks. Aren't tax returns great?

 

[Beach66Bum]

All the parts are in! The 460 rolls out of storage this Sunday. Will be making arrangements for the headers to be installed, then doing the rest myself. I will keep you all posted, I hope to have everything done within the next two weeks. Aren't tax returns great?

Awesome Mike!!!

 

[460Trucker]

Headers get finished tomorrow, then will be getting started on the custom project!
There has been a change in the muffler. No more Flowmaster, this muffler you will all know for its logo of a certain bird type

 

[cbaker65]

Headers get finished tomorrow, then will be getting started on the custom project!
There has been a change in the muffler. No more Flowmaster, this muffler you will all know for its logo of a certain bird type

The smokim type...

 

[460Trucker]

Everything is done and it came out great! Headers took an extra two days at the shop, nothing bad, the place had a long line.
Had to saw out the old muffler and other restrictive pieces
Replaced with three inch pipe and a thrush welded muffler, it sounds mean as hell. Will post a picture. Thank you all so much for the help, this project was so much fun to do.

 

[jebadiah04]

vid or youre full of shit

 

[Beach66Bum]

Everything is done and it came out great! Headers took an extra two days at the shop, nothing bad, the place had a long line.
Had to saw out the old muffler and other restrictive pieces
Replaced with three inch pipe and a thrush welded muffler, it sounds mean as hell. Will post a picture. Thank you all so much for the help, this project was so much fun to do.

That's great Mike!!

 

[460Trucker]

Sorry for the delay! Midnight shifts and finals week have made it busy!
Here is a pic! Does anyone know how to upload a cell phone video with sound? It came out good and I'd like to post it!

Thanks for everyone who chipped in with advice and helpful hints! All was much appreciated and went towards a successful completion with no issues!

 

[DNFXDLI]

Look good Mike!..and I think the only way to post a vid is to use something like youtube and post the link.

 

[Beach66Bum]

ya ya!! that looks awesome Mike!!

I'll be checking out your Youtube Vid's on your channel

 

[460Trucker]

ya ya!! that looks awesome Mike!!

I'll be checking out your Youtube Vid's on your channel

Probably going to have to make a new one LOL I lost the password, have not logged into that since I uploaded the walkaround!