"Manifold" is from a Latin word meaning "hand shaped," and it would seem to fit like a glove: the automotive manifold looks very much like a hand with its "fingers" grasping the sides of the engine block just outside of the cylinders - a handy description if there ever was one. Every internal combustion engine has both an intake and an exhaust manifold. The intake is also called an "inlet," while the exhaust manifold is commonly known as a "header." Because of the extremely high temperatures generated by the firing of the cylinders, a header must be made of heavy cast iron.

The Ford F150 Header collects exhaust gases and passes them on to the exhaust system through the catalytic converter. Headers are of two basic types: one is the common collector style header, which uses pipes that merge into the collector.

The other is the "zoomie" header, in which the individual exhaust pipes come directly out of each cylinder. These are used exclusively in race cars, and are not legal for normal street machines. The Ford F150 engine already has enough horsepower for any job, but if you want a little more, consider installing a high-flow, custom Ford F150 Header. You will not find a lower price on a Ford 150 Header anywhere else - we guarantee it, because we will meet or beat every competitor's price - and pay for shipping! You can place your order online through our secure SSL-encrypted server, where your private information is under the best protection possible.We also have a toll-free phone number - call us anytime of day, 24/7 to order your Ford parts and accessories, or to ask any questions.