93 Splash in SC, V8-Swap version

[PlumCrazy]

The later Explorers had cast manifolds.

I have headers, aside from the ball socket joint continuously working loose (metal lock nut with a regular nut double nutted, fine thread gr8 bolts to maintain any kind of a seal) and the header bolts continuously backing out and no off the shelf y pipe known to man fitting them they work great.

Part of my pretrip routine every year is retorquing all the header bolts so they get done once a year. I lost one bolt out of the head I think it was the first year we to Kentucky.

I'd have to look at what the application was but I bought some"Ford" retainers that you bolt down the header then bend some tabs to hold the bolts in place.

Anything I own with actual tubular headers I have bought Stage 8 header bolts. They have a 12-point teardrop piece you slide onto the bolt head followed by a snap ring to keep them from backing out

 

[Curious Hound]

I am running some 289 "log" manifolds from IDK what application on my 5.0 Ranger and they clear everything by a mile. I did swap to GT40 heads and sold off the GT40P heads that force you into the goofy manifolds/headers.

My passenger manifold exits straight back and my driver side aims down and back.

I recall buying a pair that were symmetrical but the driver's side pointing straight back was more hassle then it was worth, so I found a similar dr side manifold that exited more downward that wrapped around the oil pan perfectly between the trans and rear sump.

If you are interested I can take some pictures or dig some up. Probably wouldn't hurt to wake up that truck and pull it on to the lift for a spring time inspection anyway.

Going for log manifolds might be my best bet.

 

[Curious Hound]

I'd have to look at what the application was but I bought some"Ford" retainers that you bolt down the header then bend some tabs to hold the bolts in place.
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Anything I own with actual tubular headers I have bought Stage 8 header bolts. They have a 12-point teardrop piece you slide onto the bolt head followed by a snap ring to keep them from backing out
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Thank you for the pictures.