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Old 01-29-2011, 04:08 PM
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01 5.4 4x4 long tube header options?

So I have an 01 screw 4x4 w/ lightning engine etc. Currently i have the pace setter LT headers on it. They are starting to rust and I think they are leaking, I have kind of a crackling popping sound when I hit about 5+ psi. I also noticed that whoever installed them had to dent them in to fit them around the front driveshaft. I think this possibly may be where they are leaking. When i looked at a new set of the pace setters they are only available for 4x2, not 4x4 trucks. So are there LT headers available for my year that are 4x4 compatible? Thanks!
 
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OBX has a set for 4x4 trucks if I'm not mistaken
 
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Old 01-29-2011, 04:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Klitch
OBX has a set for 4x4 trucks if I'm not mistaken
From what i've read people seem happy with obx headers.. ?
 
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Old 01-29-2011, 04:16 PM
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So I can find obx headers that fit but they are not LT... ?
 
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as far as I know it's only the mid pipes that need to be changed when installing long tubes on a 4x4...
 
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Would it help to take a pic and post it where it is too close to the driveshaft? Cuz it seems that that is before it gets to the mid pipes, but i may be wrong..
 
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Old 01-29-2011, 04:44 PM
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how about you look thru built54's thread, he's got 2 wheel drive Lightning headers on his 4X4 nd you might get the mid pipe info you need there
 
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Obx!
 
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Old 01-29-2011, 05:03 PM
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Originally Posted by tarajerame
how about you look thru built54's thread, he's got 2 wheel drive Lightning headers on his 4X4 nd you might get the mid pipe info you need there
Thanks! I'll check it out..
 
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Old 01-29-2011, 09:41 PM
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I have OBX, have had them I think 3 years, no complaints.

You could have a shop make you something that will clear the driveshaft.
 
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Originally Posted by SupercrewLightn
So I have an 01 screw 4x4 w/ lightning engine etc. Currently i have the pace setter LT headers on it. They are starting to rust and I think they are leaking, I have kind of a crackling popping sound when I hit about 5+ psi. I also noticed that whoever installed them had to dent them in to fit them around the front driveshaft. I think this possibly may be where they are leaking. When i looked at a new set of the pace setters they are only available for 4x2, not 4x4 trucks. So are there LT headers available for my year that are 4x4 compatible? Thanks!
Yes.
 
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Old 01-30-2011, 02:26 AM
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Yes.
Haha nice, you get right to the point don't ya? I think I may have found a set on ebay, 495 plus 30 shipping for obx stainless.. sound about right?
 
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Old 01-30-2011, 08:01 AM
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Higher than I paid for mine, but yes.
 
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Originally Posted by Klitch
Higher than I paid for mine, but yes.
Is your truck 4 wheel drive? How was the fitment? What did u pay? Aaand do u happen to have the part # of your set? sorry for the shotgun blast of questions! Lol
 
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Old 01-30-2011, 05:15 PM
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I ordered my Pacesetters for 99+ 5.4L 4wd and the fit perfectly. That was back in 2007 and I haven't had a problem. I might still have my receipt w/part number , if you want it.
 

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