2006 Ranger Headers

PopPopCassidy · 08-15-2008, 01:49 PM

Id like to put headers on my 2006 ranger , but alas , im really dumb .
It a 4.0L 4X4 and can the job be done ? with duel exhaust.. ?

What kind of headers are best ? is it going to be a PIA? Or is it a bad choice?

Thanks for you time

I feel like a kid again But im really PoPPop

Lariat · 08-31-2008, 06:23 PM

i would go with the DYNOMAX BLOCK HUGGER BLACKJACK HEADER, you can find them for all Ford Ranger years especially the 4.0.

Jimmeh · 09-01-2008, 10:44 AM

Are you getting the headers purely for looks/sound? If so, you're not going to see much improvement, and it being an 06, the stock headers should still be good for quite a long time. Headers won't add a whole lot of power, nor gas mileage.

Lariat did suggest a good brand, though. I've been eying those myself, as my headers are pretty much rusted out.

Oh, and as far as replacing the headers, YES, IT'S A PAIN IN THE ***! The new 4.0 is stuffed in those trucks. If you have access to a lift, you're golden. ****, getting to my passenger side header in my truck is going to be a job.

Lariat · 09-01-2008, 07:16 PM

Yeah Jimmeh, those block huggers are truly that "block huggers" for that tight compartment.

liftedtrucks4me · 09-02-2008, 06:08 AM

I was thinking about putting headers on my truck but the exhaust manifold does just about the same as headers. It really depends on why you want them. Headers are usually used for horsepower and hot rods.

Jimmeh · 09-11-2008, 07:44 PM

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Originally Posted by liftedtrucks4me

I was thinking about putting headers on my truck but the exhaust manifold does just about the same as headers. It really depends on why you want them. Headers are usually used for horsepower and hot rods.

Unless you do other mods to the truck along with the headers, you're not going to see much improvement. Headers are basically really expensive eye candy for Rangers.

390FE · 09-12-2008, 05:40 PM

I heard of sticking with shorty headers. Again due to limited space.
I contimplated it but I'm going to keep my 07 stock and put money into my Focus and 68 F250

PopPopCassidy · 09-13-2008, 07:20 AM

thanks , it dosnt seem as though its worth the PIA . Mabey ill buy Gas instead

08-15-2008, 01:49 PM	#1
PopPopCassidy Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14	2006 Ranger Headers Id like to put headers on my 2006 ranger , but alas , im really dumb . It a 4.0L 4X4 and can the job be done ? with duel exhaust.. ? What kind of headers are best ? is it going to be a PIA? Or is it a bad choice? Thanks for you time I feel like a kid again But im really PoPPop Last edited by PopPopCassidy; 08-15-2008 at 01:51 PM. Reason: Spelling

08-31-2008, 06:23 PM	#2
Lariat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 85	i would go with the DYNOMAX BLOCK HUGGER BLACKJACK HEADER, you can find them for all Ford Ranger years especially the 4.0. __________________ Every second is a second chance. Live it up!

09-01-2008, 10:44 AM	#3
Jimmeh Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Columbia Falls, Montana Posts: 94	Are you getting the headers purely for looks/sound? If so, you're not going to see much improvement, and it being an 06, the stock headers should still be good for quite a long time. Headers won't add a whole lot of power, nor gas mileage. Lariat did suggest a good brand, though. I've been eying those myself, as my headers are pretty much rusted out. Oh, and as far as replacing the headers, YES, IT'S A PAIN IN THE *! The new 4.0 is stuffed in those trucks. If you have access to a lift, you're golden. **, getting to my passenger side header in my truck is going to be a job. __________________ 1992 Ford Ranger 4.0 XLT super cab 4X4 auto. A few mods, but it's not finished yet. 1995 Dodge Ram 1500 single cab short box 318 5 speed manual. The work rig.

09-01-2008, 07:16 PM	#4
Lariat Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: West Palm Beach, Florida Posts: 85	Yeah Jimmeh, those block huggers are truly that "block huggers" for that tight compartment. __________________ Every second is a second chance. Live it up!

09-12-2008, 05:40 PM	#7
390FE Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: S. NH Posts: 336	I heard of sticking with shorty headers. Again due to limited space. I contimplated it but I'm going to keep my 07 stock and put money into my Focus and 68 F250 __________________ 87 Toyota 4x4 -- 72 F250 -- 68 F250 -- A Ford kah -- New to Family is 07 Ranger FX4

09-02-2008, 06:08 AM	#5
liftedtrucks4me Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Southwest Virginia Posts: 144	I was thinking about putting headers on my truck but the exhaust manifold does just about the same as headers. It really depends on why you want them. Headers are usually used for horsepower and hot rods.

09-13-2008, 07:20 AM	#8
PopPopCassidy Full Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14	thanks , it dosnt seem as though its worth the PIA . Mabey ill buy Gas instead

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