Exhaust options for '97 F-250HD?

Cougar · 10-14-2007, 04:35 AM

The wife's truck is going to need a new exhaust soon. The problem I'm running in to is no one makes a 'performance exhaust' for it since it is a 460 (7.5 liter). Right now it is a single exhaust (crossover to single 3" catalyst, 3" single pipe to 3" inlet/dual 2" outlet muffler). Am I on my own here??? I have to stick with the catalyst(s) since I live in an emissions-testing area.

Are headers even an option for one?

Do I have to 'biggie-size' a Lightning-style dual exhaust???

mrjohnwayne · 10-15-2007, 08:59 AM

any competant exhaust shop should be able to do whatever you want to it. yes you can use headers but if you cannot find a set with the bungs for 02 senors they offer weld in bungs. headers with a good set of high flow cats and mufflers will be a good setup.

Ford4x4Chik27 · 10-15-2007, 09:21 AM

Endless possibilities

Good luck in your planning!!!

Cougar · 10-15-2007, 04:46 PM

Who makes headers for a 460 truck? You're talking shorties, right?

I guess whatever I do will be a custom system since I don't see any direct-fit aftermarket packages. I talked to the Borla reps when they were at the local dragstrip - they looked at me like I was from Mars or something. What, they only make systems for new trucks???

75K30 · 10-15-2007, 05:53 PM

Banks makes a complete "Gas" performance exhaust that has headers and a full exhaust system.
http://store.bankspower.com/Categori...b-ca2cbb55e2ac

Flow Tech also makes a header for your ride. I believe the part number is 12560
Hedman also makes a very good header for the 7.5L and this is a part number 89340. It is called a street header. These fit very well.

10-14-2007, 04:35 AM	#1
Cougar Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 6	Exhaust options for '97 F-250HD? The wife's truck is going to need a new exhaust soon. The problem I'm running in to is no one makes a 'performance exhaust' for it since it is a 460 (7.5 liter). Right now it is a single exhaust (crossover to single 3" catalyst, 3" single pipe to 3" inlet/dual 2" outlet muffler). Am I on my own here??? I have to stick with the catalyst(s) since I live in an emissions-testing area. Are headers even an option for one? Do I have to 'biggie-size' a Lightning-style dual exhaust???

10-15-2007, 08:59 AM	#2
mrjohnwayne Senior Moderator Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 3,789	any competant exhaust shop should be able to do whatever you want to it. yes you can use headers but if you cannot find a set with the bungs for 02 senors they offer weld in bungs. headers with a good set of high flow cats and mufflers will be a good setup. __________________ John Wayne 2000 F-350 7.3L Powerstroke 4x4

10-15-2007, 09:21 AM	#3
Ford4x4Chik27 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sac-Town, Cali Posts: 1,711	Endless possibilities Good luck in your planning!!! __________________ '93 Isuzu Amigo, Toyota Axles/Tcase/Drivelines, 35" MTR's. '01 Pathy, DD. ************************************ A fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says W T F.....**

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10-15-2007, 04:46 PM	#4
Cougar Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: N.E. Ohio Posts: 6	Who makes headers for a 460 truck? You're talking shorties, right? I guess whatever I do will be a custom system since I don't see any direct-fit aftermarket packages. I talked to the Borla reps when they were at the local dragstrip - they looked at me like I was from Mars or something. What, they only make systems for new trucks???

10-15-2007, 05:53 PM	#5
75K30 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 3,312	Banks makes a complete "Gas" performance exhaust that has headers and a full exhaust system. http://store.bankspower.com/Categori...b-ca2cbb55e2ac Flow Tech also makes a header for your ride. I believe the part number is 12560 Hedman also makes a very good header for the 7.5L and this is a part number 89340. It is called a street header. These fit very well.