96 explorer 5.0 factory headers

does anybody know if they would work i have so many threads about manifolds and everytime i ask i get a no u cant tell me that only maverick/comet is the only thing that will work ford couldnt have been that picky. here's a pic the only reason i'm asking is becuz im not rich by anymeans and i'm trying to get something to work. my brother has a pair and he said he would sell them to me.

 

Maverick headers are pretty specific, There's only about 3 or 4 types that will work without modifications. The only stock ones that work are Maverick ones. That is because of how little room is between the engine and the shock towers.

 

have u ever seen the width between a 5.0 explorer? very little room and the mustang 2 manifolds r touching frame and thank u im not trying to fly off the handle here i'm just trying to get this going i'v been workin on her for 2 years now i'm just stuck on manifolds/headers i just need help my family is completely ford and i can get parts i just need to know what factory manifold will work if any thanks and :sorry:

 

those are some of the worst flowing factory pieces made. a set of stock maverick manifolds will outflow those by a long shot.

 

cast manifolds are cheap and easy to find

 

Actually....ford was that picky!!

Like you have read...ONLY Maverick headers or exhaust manifolds will work.

 

did u know that the 5.0 explorer heads are the most flowing factory heads ever built have u ever seen the size of the ports on the gt-40 heads?

 

that ignorant neggitive ned

 

Who is Ned?

 

The flow of the heads are only as good as the manifold or headder they are paired up with and those headers that came stock on the Explorers were pathetic to say the least. I wouldn't want to have to breath through them i might die

 

try them and see. if they work, then great! post pictures and teach us something new. asking a question and then arguing with the answer wont get your car built.

 

look guys i'm srry if i'm being a butt i just need to get it done before she breaks down and everytime i bring up something somebody criticizes me about it does anybody have a set for sale so i can solve my problem? and ptpdub thanks most the time i basicly get called dumb for asking these questions

 

Give 'em a shot. If they fit, at least they will let you run the engine and get on the road. Change them later if you want, but at least get the car moving.

 

yeah thats all i want theres room for improvements thanks for not bein a butt about it

 

Wait a minute did I miss something. I didn't see any butts here. all I saw where some honest opinions. I guess if your looking for butts you'll find them.
Don