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Direct Fit short headers

jrw921

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Does anyone know of a direct fit brand of short headers that will not require any modifications? 5.7 NON E Torque. My manifolds are still in working order, but I want to make the switch when the time comes. 1 and done.
 

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BBK, JBA, AFE with BBK being the worst.

They all seem to have an issue, some less than others.
 

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Does anyone know of a direct fit brand of short headers that will not require any modifications? 5.7 NON E Torque. My manifolds are still in working order, but I want to make the switch when the time comes. 1 and done.
BBK, JBA, AFE with BBK being the worst.

They all seem to have an issue, some less than others.
Issues in fitting, quality or both?
 

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Did I hear something about the Gladiator headers fitting?
 

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Thought about it after I posted, maybe it was for a 3.6. I don't know if 392 headers fit a 345 and I don't know if you can get a gladiator with a 392
 

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I struggled with quality control, material failure, and design challenges (leaks and hardware access) with two sets of AFE shorties. I would strongly recommend staying with cast iron manifolds unless you plan to do a full exhaust system with long tube headers and a dyno tune. Otherwise it is pointless from a performance or sound standpoint.

Shorties will likely gain you nothing but wasted time, more under hood exhaust noise(ticking), and a hole in your wallet.
 

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