1957 FORD Headers Exhaust

Hedman Specialty and Engine Swap Headers

Headers are widely believed to be one of the best performance values available today--so why put stock manifolds on your trick ride? After dropping a different engine into your project vehicle, help it produce more horsepower and fuel economy with these specialty and engine swap headers from Hedman. They feature durable 18-gauge steel construction and have thick 1/4 in. flanges for a long-lasting, leak-proof seal. Unless otherwise noted, these headers are designed to fit the vehicle as it came from the manufacturer. This includes components like cylinder heads, chassis, steering, motor mounts, body mounts and bushings, etc. If your vehicle is using aftermarket components, parts from other applications, or custom altered parts, then it is the installer's responsibility to verify fitment. Special warning regarding Hedman painted headers only. The paint on these headers is not designed as a final finish; it is designed to protect the headers after the manufacturing process and during shipping. This paint will not withstand the high heat associated with engine break-in, nor will it withstand the heat cycles associated with any type of driving. It is recommended that this protective coating be stripped, and a high heat paint or coating designed for use on headers be applied.

3.98 out of 5 stars ( 186 )

$386.99

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$734.99

Doug's Headers

Doug's Headers has long been recognized of as one of the premiere exhaust header manufacturers in the performance industry. Since1958, they have been producing high-quality, hand-built, mandrel-bent exhaust headers. Each and every header is tuned with the proper tube size and length to efficiently remove all of the exhaust from each cylinder, reducing pumping losses, and resulting in dramatic increases in horsepower and torque. Doug's headers are carefully developed on the vehicles that they are intended to fit and are re-checked numerous times during the design and manufacturing process. Their designs include mid-length headers, Tri-Y headers, and long tube headers, plus manifold replacement headers. Their headers come with all the necessary mounting hardware, collector reducers or connector pipes, premium extra-thick gaskets, and detailed installation instruction sheets. The gaskets are rated up to 1100 degrees F, pressures to 3700 psig (255 bar), and are designed for an exact port match with their headers. Doug's Headers offer a choice of finishes: * Metallic Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating (MCTBC), which is polished with a vibratory finishing process that not only produces a high-luster aluminum appearance, but also compresses and activates the coating, which increases the surface hardness. The finish is 60 percent more corrosion resistant than an unpolished surface, easy to maintain, and will last for years under normal operation conditions. MCTBC also protects and extends the life of headers by creating a thermal barrier that significantly lowers under hood temperatures and protects the substrate metal from thermal fatigue. * Hi-Temp black coating is an affordably priced alternative to their MCTBC. This finish provides good corrosion and heat protection when compared to many of the "cheaper" header finishes being applied by our competitors. * Raw steel is available for individual customizing Unless otherwise noted, these headers are designed to fit the vehicle as it came from the manufacturer. This includes components like cylinder heads, chassis, steering, motor mounts, body mounts and bushings, etc. If your vehicle is using aftermarket components, parts from other applications, or custom altered parts, then it is the installer's responsibility to verify fitment.

4.24 out of 5 stars ( 726 )

$776.35

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$1,008.61

Doug's Headers Stainless Steel Headers

Experience is in Doug's Headers DNA. They have been a respected name since the 1960s and remain one of today's most popular brands among muscle car enthusiasts who don't sacrifice quality and fit when it comes to their vehicle. Doug's stainless steel headers will give the greatest increases in horsepower and torque across the entire rpm spectrum, and they are meticulously designed to provide maximum power and the highest quality available. Available in many fitments, choose a set designed for your vehicle. Key features: * 304 stainless steel construction to prevent rust and corrosion * 3/8 in. thick machined flanges to prevent warping * Mandrel-bent tubes for an accurate fit and improved flow * Precision formed long transition collectors reduce backpressure * Header tubes have a natural stainless finish * Necessary mounting hardware, collector reducers or connector pipes, premium gaskets, and detailed installation instruction sheets are included

4.21 out of 5 stars ( 34 )

$1,042.09

Hedman Street Headers

For the price, no other part can give you the horsepower and fuel economy improvements of Hedman headers. They make Hedman Street headers so well that they guarantee them to be free from defects--including cracks in the tubes and welds--for the life of the headers. Hedman Street headers are available uncoated or in Black Maxx or their polished HTC thermal ceramic coated finishes and, as an added bonus, they also come with all necessary gaskets and mounting hardware. Unless otherwise noted, these headers are designed to fit the vehicle as it came from the manufacturer. This includes components like cylinder heads, chassis, steering, motor mounts, body mounts, and bushings, etc. If your vehicle is using aftermarket components, parts from other applications, or custom-altered parts, then it is the installer's responsibility to verify fitment. Special warning regarding Hedman painted headers only. The paint on these headers is not designed as a final finish; it is designed to protect the headers after the manufacturing process and during shipping. This paint will not withstand the high heat associated with engine break-in, nor will it withstand the heat cycles associated with any type of driving. It is recommended that this protective coating be stripped, and a high heat paint or coating designed for use on headers be applied.

4.17 out of 5 stars ( 2505 )

$432.99

Sanderson Headers

No gaskets, please! Sanderson headers provide the only leak-free flange design that works! Their patented headers stem from over 50 years of performance. And, like your special project that you've upgraded to be better than the original, Sanderson headers are well-crafted and unique to many types of engines for many types of cars—offering you the best fit for your swapped, modified, and accessorized hot rod. They're crafted from 16-gauge steel with precision, laser-cut, 3/8 in. thick flanges. A weld bead is built up and uniformly ground around exhaust ports and bolt holes to such a precise thickness, all that's needed is a bead of Permatex Ultra Black gasket maker silicone. You'll have no more worries of warped flanges and blown gaskets! Choose the style, finish, and fitment tailored for your vehicle. Sanderson handmade performance headers—for your one-of-a-kind build!

4.22 out of 5 stars ( 293 )

$523.38

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$781.68

Trans-Dapt Performance Header Bolts

You can try to install your headers with ordinary hardware, but it's not advisable. If it isn't impossible, it will be very difficult. However, Trans-Dapt Performance header bolts neatly solve the problem. They're specifically designed for the task. They're made from strong Grade 5 steel and have smaller-than-standard hex heads to make tightening in those difficult spots a whole lot easier.

4.94 out of 5 stars ( 31 )

$11.99

Stage 8 Locking Header Fastener Kits

Stage 8's Grade 8 locking header fasteners use a patented system that consists of a grooved hex-head bolt or nut, a retainer, and a snap clip. The retainer fits over the bolt head and locks the bolt against the header tube, and the snap clip holds the retainer in place. Once Stage 8 header fasteners are tightened down, they won't back out, eliminating leakage and blown header gaskets from loose bolts.

4.56 out of 5 stars ( 398 )

$64.40

Patriot Full-Length Headers

Patriot full-length chassis and fenderwell headers provide the ultimate in performance for street rods and musclecars with high performance engines. The key is their use of long primary tubes, which results in more horsepower and torque than those from the competition. Other features include a close fit with the engine block for maximum chassis and steering clearance, mandrel-bent tubing, and new gaskets and bolts. Unless otherwise noted, these headers are designed to fit the vehicle as it came from the manufacturer. This includes components like cylinder heads, chassis, steering, motor mounts, body mounts and bushings, etc. If your vehicle is using aftermarket components, parts from other applications, or custom-altered parts, then it is the installer's responsibility to verify fitment. Finishes available are: * Metallic Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating (MCTBC), which is polished with a vibratory finishing process that not only produces a high-luster aluminum appearance, but also compresses and activates the coating, which increases the surface hardness. The finish is 60 percent more corrosion resistant than an unpolished surface, easy to maintain, and will last for years under normal operation conditions. MCTBC also protects and extends the life of headers by creating a thermal barrier (heat-resistant up to 1,600 degrees F) that significantly lowers under hood temperatures and protects the substrate metal from thermal fatigue. * Hi-Temp black coating is an affordably priced alternative to their MCTBC. This finish provides good corrosion and heat protection when compared to many of the "cheaper" header finishes being applied by our competitors. * Raw steel is available for individual customizing

4.1 out of 5 stars ( 193 )

$498.51

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$757.67