Hey buddy, you’re newest n youngestfan is my 5yr Old he loves fixet shows n expressly dodge products, even though I just bought a raptor it’s red and he’s happy with that great video keep them common that’s the only way I can keep him still for five minutes
One of the best dakota RT channels. I have learned so much. Recently picked up. 99 RT, intense blue 🤘. Been looking for a truck like this for years. Basically the same truck my dad had growing up.
Cool install on these *_n-o-w_*_ old Mopar trucks_ . Cheap "stainless" eBay headers here & used Reflex graphite #6004 gaskets, Stage 8 locking header stainless bolts&hardware, dumped sparkplug heat shields & got hi-temp boot covers, used non-water use header wrap with stainless hose clamps. RAM 2nd gen. truck no need to remove front tire. Good video!
Saw your video about those cheap Ebay headers. I too had encounter that same problem on my Durango. I later found someone online that had those same Gibson headers for sale & so I went with those. They were a perfect fit, no issues at all. But I did use Stage 8 bolts for the headers. They will never back off. Look them up. I later did sell those cheap headers at a local swap meet.
So you had the same fitting problem on your Durango with the cheap ebay-headers? I have a Durango and I've been thinking about trying some ebaystuff like that out... (just for kicks of course)
On a 4X4 I think it would have fit fine. Just it being 2 wheel with the A arms I think got in the way. With the 4X4 upper and lower control arms I think it would fit pretty good
i got my all stock quad cab to 14.9 quarter mile with a 50mm throttle body, 1.7 roller rockers, 2.4 JBA midpipe, magnaflow high flow cat, black widow venom 250, K&N box filter, toyo 255/45R17 and superchips tune with 2 degrees of timing added.
Ive had two sets of those same headers, they wont fit, but you only need to cut the exhaust in one spot and reclamp it to make them work, kind of funny that they made them wrong though, but the build quality is actually impressive
Anyone who does this, fabricate a heat shield for the rear passenger upper control arm bushing. The header will cook that bushing.. found out the hard way..and those plugs won't come out without loosing the headers
Thanks fro the video. Not trying to bang on Ebay,,,just have never had any luck from there with anything I have purchased. Calling it as it is!!. Have been looking for some medium length headers for my 98 Dodge Ram 1500 5.2L Magnum and have had no luck. I am going to custom make my own in this area as I am doing a frame off in the future anyhow. Thanks again. Keep up the good work.
Wow eh what a difference in the quality of those Gibson headers compared to the cheapos .. makes the job so much more enjoyable an less frustrating .. thanks Boost for sharing .. Question .. did all your original manifold bolts come out easily or did some snap ?? 👍
Sorry you had a problem with your shorty headers...maybe I got lucky and got a better brand. Mine seemed super well made for China. Maybe I got a demo set..Paid 130 for them..Ive had domestic headers for years but the quality of the welds and the finish grinding was superior. The flanges were thick and straight. My only issue was gaskets. The included ones were useless and aftermarket header gaskets were little better. I found that stock early LA gaskets were perfect..you suggested I ditch them but they have worked very well for me. My muffin guy bent a set of 2.25 pipes eliminating the y pipe and snaked two pipes down the rt side into a dual inlet/outlet Flowmaster 40.Splits into 3 inch ends exiting each side.
Any recommendations on some headers for a guy who can’t afford $400 headers and doesn’t want to waste time with reworking/ fabrication of eBay trash headers?
Any suggestions for a temporary solution that doesn’t break the bank on a set of headers? We’re the eBay headers completely jacked? If a guy was proficient in welding could they have been “tweaked” for better fitment ?
Ooo I'd love to see how you would do the two turbo's. Bummer the cheap headers didn't work out. mine fit perfectly on my Durango, but Gibson headers are way better anyway.
There most be someone that lives to go around and give thumbs down on good videos. I would Love to put but long tube headers on my Ram 1500 but I'm going to be buying a 135I project car. Maybe you can give me some advice on upgrades? :) Did you get a hold of the ebay seller to try to return the failed shorties? The gibson headers look nice.
I'm gonna find out today if the ebay ones fit an 02 Durango R/T . . . The dakotas always ride a little low, I'm wondering if the Durango's height will allow clearance.
Good video, like the Gibson headers. I am already running jba headers, I am sure someone could cut and tig weld those eBay headers and make them work. Don’t have any idea how long they will last in the long run, for 80 bucks not sure if they are any type of stainless steel
I think 90% of the current Dakota owners that watch your videos warned you against ebay headers...the ONLY thing they are good for is flipping them for turbo application.
You're absolutely right, if theres any advantage over manifolds it is minimal, even well ported long tube headers give only a slight advantage hp-wise. But it is one of more cost effective mods you can do before buying pricier internals. Although 360 parts arent too expensive compared to the price gouging that's occurring with the GM LS series lately.
@@PedroMartinez-hw6uy Unfortunately in order to make horsepower anywhere near an LS in the 450hp range your going to spend about $3500 in parts for the Magnum, assuming you already have the 360 block ... This is a great write up from Hotrod.com.......www.hotrod.com/articles/build-455hp-pump-gas-magnum-v8-around-4000/
I might not get a responf but what company did you use. I cant find any long tubes. Nobody has anything for the ram. I have 97 with a 5.2. Are they the pacesetter lpng tibe? Chinese knock off? Summit racing? Any body knows if i can get the summit racing headers for the small block LA to fit into the truck ? Any modification?
Puedes hacer un vídeo sobre las modificaciones que se le puede hacer a un carro para empezar para aumentar su velocidad, estaría genial que fuera de un Dakota, me imagino que ese es de los 00's, tengo uno 1993 puede ser parecido, pero solo me gustaría ver uno igual a ese, pero mostrando sus modificaciones y explicando, si te puede claro 😬
The ebay headers are a knock off of the equal length Headman Headers. I have them on my SS/T ram. The headman header version fit flawlessly. I bought my set back in the mid 90's. I don't think headman makes theirs anymore. Although the ebays look identical, I'm sure not the same in quality.
Lol why put em in the garbage man at least try n return em n if not then at the very least if u cant give em to a viewer which can use em then scrap metal em there stainless and or aluminum yea ?
am sorry im so honary,this heart an blood pressure thing an a smart ass heart doctor is not makin me feel so good..............im usually full of laughter an a great guy,but i dont wanna die for like 50 years or so..
Hey buddy, you’re newest n youngestfan is my 5yr Old he loves fixet shows n expressly dodge products, even though I just bought a raptor it’s red and he’s happy with that great video keep them common that’s the only way I can keep him still for five minutes
