Hello,
I'm new to the forums here and not having any luck searching previous threads so far...
Can anyone here tell me what Headers are out there that will fit a 1997 Dodge Full-Size Van with the 5.9 Motor Please???
I prefer traditional "long tube" headers if anybody makes them.
(My van is a B-3500 1-Ton with the 727 3-Speed Automatic if that matters...)

Thank You for your help with this!
Talk Soon!
Blessings!
Will & Wendy,
N3YH & K3WMS

 

Before purchasing your headers have you considered the additional heat that will be in the engine compartment? In the sixtys and seventys there were not many if any sensors or computers, to be effected by high engine compartment temps. Cast iron exhaust manifolds help channel heat down the system under the van.

I am not trying to discourage you because headers are cool but present more issues than noise.

Best of luck.

 

That's why they make heat wraps.

 

Well that is true heat wrap would help.

 

Hey Guys, Yes - planned on using wrap all the way back to the mufflers...

https://www.summitracing.com/parts/t...FVtMDQodw98Eeg

... Just haven't had any luck searching the forums here or by google search to find what headers will fit it to begin with!!!

Any & All Help Appreciated!!!

Talk Soon!
Blessings!
Will & Wendy,
N3YH & K3WMS

 

I looked for my 3.9 and found the last place that had them stopped around 2005.

Then I did some research and found the manifolds from a mid 90s Dakota were the best flowing but still cast. I still wouldn't mind those. I'd have to research what exact year(s) it was.

This was a couple of years ago when I researched this.

I have a high flow, oversized cat and muffler so the flow doesn't seem to be hindered, but I do have a 3.9. Best gains I ever got was with advancing the timing chain with 1.7 roller rockers. The gas mileage kind of bites though

 

A magazine (which one I can not recall) tested stock Magnum exhaust manifolds flowed almost as well as headers on normal small block Mopars.

 

So does this mean NOBODY makes headers to fit this application???

Talk Soon!
Blessings!
Will & Wendy,
N3YH & K3WMS

 

I think most headers for a small block Mopar will fit.

 

I have been looking for headers for my 5.2 and just heard back from Summit Racing and Holley (Hooker headers). They do not have headers available. I will probably just go with a Flowmaster cat and 50 series muffler. I was hoping to at least find a set of shorties but at this point there's nothing. Stinks.