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Getting A Header Of This Problem

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  • Start date Start date Jun 17, 2012

RDTVFR

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Headers on my '12 have rust and Ford is saying it's normal because of the material used and the high heat involved. I'm wondering what options I have here...
 

mustangmike6996

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the factory manifolds on EVERY car (except for some exotics) will have what looks like a ton of rust on them. they are cast iron and not coated. its no issue
 

SpartaPerformance

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I agree, normal.
 

RDTVFR

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I've just never noticed before, NoVic is the first car where I've cared how under the hood looked. On that score, if a motorcycle can have stock clean headers why not cars, especially ones where engine appearance can be more important than the exterior? In any case, I'm looking to replace my headers with something better, suggestions?
 

Bojingles

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Borla XR-1.
or if you don't have the money
BBK Long Tubes.
 
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