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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!
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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.
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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
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$797.85
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$992.00
BBK Mustang 351W Swap Headers
Pump some extra cubes and horsepower into your Mustang 351W the easy way with these engine swap headers from BBK. Features include 1 5/8 in. or 1 3/4 in. primaries in full-length and shorty designs. They're constructed from 14-gauge, mandrel-bent tubing with 3/8 in. thick die-stamped flanges and are available in your choice of ceramic coated or chrome plated finishes. Gaskets and mounting hardware are included. 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.
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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.
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Hooker Competition Headers
Hooker Competition headers are designed for stock or mildly modified engines for the value-conscious buyer. Made from durable 16-gauge steel, Competition headers feature 5/16 in. thick flanges that are heavy enough to maintain header integrity, yet pliable enough to seal each exhaust port. 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.
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Hedman Elite Extreme-Duty Headers
If you think you are tough on your performance parts, but stainless is not in your budget, then Hedman Elite extreme-duty headers may be the right fit for you project. Their heavier duty construction takes the punishment, and their quality design dishes out the power! They feature thick wall 14-gauge mild steel primary tubes with 3/8 in. flanges to prevent warping for a longer lasting, leak-free seal. Hedman Elite extreme-duty headers are available with the matte silver or Black Maxx ceramic coatings that withstand temperatures up to 1,400 degrees F.
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Sanderson Headers Blockhugger Headers
You'll have no more blown gaskets, warped flanges, or header exhaust problems with Sanderson blockhugger headers. They feature a patented, leak-free flange design that works! With over 50 years of American-made know-how, Sanderson Headers have one of the tightest engine block fits available. These hand-assembled headers include flanges that are precision laser-cut from 3/8 in. thick steel plate. A weld bead is built up and ground to a uniform thickness that's so precise, all you'll need is a bead of Permatex Ultra Black gasket maker silicone—no gaskets are required! Plus, these headers afford you that extra bit of clearance needed for complex steering setups and narrow frame rails, while still allowing adequate spark plug clearance. The headers are available in a variety of finishes and sizes for fitment on hundreds of applications.
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$754.49
Sanderson Headers QP Series Exhaust Manifolds
Sanderson Headers QP Series exhaust manifolds, aka "Quiet Performers," are their cast iron header group that overcomes the limitations of tube-style headers in both fit and performance! Sanderson Headers QP1000, 2000, and 1200 exhaust manifold sets are able to produce gains in both low-end torque and high-end horsepower. These manifolds feature individual runners to separate exhaust pulses, cast-in anti-reversion baffling, and a D-port design for improved scavenging. They're also more compact than tubular headers and provide more clearance for your steering setups, accessories, and other chassis and engine components. Plus, some weigh less than your factory headers and all look a whole lot better! Sanderson headers offer the only patented flange leak-free, gasket-free design. For those of you who want to increase the life of your investment and control heat in your engine bay, they offer a multi-layer inside and out silver ceramic coating that is polished to a high luster. Get a tight seal without gaskets and create more torque and power at every rpm range with a set of Sanderson Headers QP Series exhaust manifolds.
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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
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$757.00
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Hooker Super Competition Headers
With Hooker Super Competition headers, the objective has always been to make the maximum horsepower possible and put it at the optimum point in the power curve. Hooker Super Competition headers feature tuned primary tubes to create optimum pressure between the intake and exhaust systems. Hooker Super Competition headers include premium exhaust gaskets and new mounting 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.
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JBA Performance Exhaust Cat4ward Headers
Increase your horsepower and torque with JBA Cat4ward headers! They are designed with 3/8 in. thick laser-cut flanges, mandrel-bent primary tubes, and feature JBA's patented Firecone merge collectors. They're available in either steel or 409 stainless steel and are offered in a chrome plated or high-temperature silver ceramic finish for most applications. JBA includes premium-quality mounting hardware and instructions for the installation and, unless otherwise noted, these headers are designed to fit the vehicle as it came from the manufacturer. This would include components such as cylinder heads, chassis, steering, motor mounts, body mounts, bushings, etc. If aftermarket components, parts from other applications, or custom-altered parts are used on your vehicle, it is the installer's responsibility to verify fitment.
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BBK Full-Length Headers
Direct-fit BBK full-length headers will help your vehicle produce extra horsepower. Constructed from heavy 14-gauge, mandrel-bent tubing with 3/8 in. thick die-stamped flanges, these headers come in your choice of coated finishes. Gaskets and mounting hardware are included. 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.
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$849.99
Patriot Clippster Headers
Patriot Clippster headers feature longer primaries that exit toward the rear of the engine compartment to clear steering and suspension components. They have slightly shorter primaries than full length headers and provide ground clearance on lowered vehicles. 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: * 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 underhood 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. * Raw steel is available for individual customizing
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$774.50
MagnaFlow Universal Catalytic Converters
MagnaFlow universal catalytic converters by Car Sound form the basic building blocks for many applications. The main benefit of universal catalytic converters is that one unit may cover a wide variety of vehicle makes and models. Installing universal converters often requires the use of welding, cutting, and tube-bending equipment that is readily available to most professional installers. They are extremely well made, with features such as: * A ribbed body that minimizes expansion and distortion when the converter heats up. They form a channel that protects the cushioning mat from direct exposure to exhaust gasses, and hold the ceramic catalyst in proper alignment. * A 1/2 in. lap joint where the necks meet the body. The neck does not extend into the converter body, where it could hamper exhaust flow. * Manufactured with separate dies on different sized inlets. Putting larger neck sizes on smaller bodies would reduce the flow of the converter and the quality of the product. * A monolithic honeycomb catalyst. The ceramic is designed for maximum flow and surface area. The coating method is strictly controlled to maintain exact specifications. * Seam-welded close to the converter body for a strong, tight bond. Welding along the edge could allow the converter to expand like the folds in an accordion, allowing the catalyst to move around. * Heavier-gauge stainless steel, tip-to-tip. They do not use inferior mixed weights and materials. * An aluminized or stainless OEM-style ribbed heat shield that creates a rigid wall of protection against heat and adds to the structural stability of the converter.
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$947.00
Walker CalCat Universal Catalytic Converters
Specifically created for Californians, Walker CalCat universal fit catalytic converters comply with regulations for OBD-II and pre-ODB-II vehicles. These converters feature a universal, weld-in design at a great cost savings over expensive OEM converters and feature a stainless steel body, heat-shielded pipe, and structural brace for enhanced strength and durability. Get the best balance of performance and price from Walker CalCat universal catalytic converters. Order the model designed for your application needs.
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$772.99
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Pypes Header/Crossmember-Back Exhaust Systems
Pypes header/crossmember-back exhaust systems are designed to boost your car's performance to the next level with more power and better mileage. Built to outflow and outlast factory exhausts, these systems feature mandrel-bent, 16-gauge stainless steel pipe. Also included are stainless steel hangers, clamps, and instructions; their slip-fit connections facilitate a fast and trouble-free installation (some cutting may be required). Order the model recommended for your vehicle.
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Trick Flow® Header Build Kits
Trick Flow® header build kits contain high-quality 304 stainless steel components with a natural finish for long-lasting good looks and unbeatable performance. These kits are not prefabricated weld-up parts like many others on the market; they're for automotive enthusiasts who want to build their own stainless steel headers. Only the header flanges and collectors are prefab, leaving the creativity in the hands of the builder. Each kit includes laser-cut flanges, J-bends, collectors, and filler diamonds to connect the tubes together. The construction possibilities are endless with a Trick Flow® header build kit.
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MagnaFlow California Grade CARB Compliant Direct-Fit Catalytic Converters
MagnaFlow California Grade CARB Compliant direct-fit catalytic converters comply with California Air Resources Board (CARB) emissions regulations, which require more precious metals and rigorous testing, plus the direct-fit means an easier bolt-on install for you. Choose the perfect fit for your vehicle. Features include: * Stainless steel construction * CNC-precision robotic manufacturing * Limited 5-year/50,000 mile warranty
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