I was at the auto parts store today and found these Flowtech Headers on clearance marked $175 from $390. It states they are for a either 2 or 4 wheel drive Dodge 4.7L, I swear they would fit, but when looking up the model number it is only listed as being for a 2000-2003 Dakota.

I want them sooo bad at the price they are asking if they are decent quality and fit of course.

Please Help!

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I can't say for sure, but my theory is that they will fit the block, no problem, but how they line up with your flanges should be different.. But then again, it may line up just fine. Might try the 2nd gen guys for manifold pictures and compare the angles to your own.

Also, the tubing could contact various areas, like the spring perch or steering shaft.

 

For $175 and a couple of hours to break off your manifold studs and replace them - I'd like to see you try! But I like work! I can watch people work all day!

 

Well, seeing as how I just cleaned, painted, and re-mounted my exhaust manifold less than a week ago, I don't think they will be that hard to take back off, re-clean, and install new ones. The issue I have is because these headers are on clearance I can't return them if they don't end up fitting...

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I don't KNOW if they will or won't fit, but I don't THINK they will. My understanding is that there are real clearance issues with headers snaking down past the suspension.

But it would be fun to watch you try . . . .

 

I hear what you are saying and I agree, the clearance issue is my main concern...my other concern is that I've heard some people saying that the "cheaper" headers tend to have issues sealing properly and takes some messing around to have them stay sealed correctly. I think I'm gonna pass on em'...I saw a set of Gibson headers that looked like they would have no clearance issues, guess I'll wait and see.

 

When I was doing research on the headers I put on mine, I saw that all the brands for the 4.7L had different models between '03 and '04. The ones I put on were for 04-07 4.7L.

My best advice is to get your autoparts store to ship the '04-07 headers for your truck so you can take a look at them side by side. Also, make sure they are machined flat.

 

I'm just jealous that you live so close to Summit.

 

LOL, yeah I actually didn't even know it was here the first few months I moved here, then I saw it on the Highway and was like...OHHHHHHH YYYYeahhhhh, so that's why it's called Summit Racing...being in Summit County and all...epic no duh...

 

before you purchase any flowtech junk, make sure you lay the flanges on a flat surface to make sure they are true, any uneven gaps along the flange will cause the headers to leak,