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Upgrade Leaking Exhaust Manifolds | BBK Headers | 1980-1996 Ford Bronco F150 | Bronco Restoration

Hello,
This video shows how to install the BBK headers on your 1985-1997 Ford Truck. Be sure to purchase the correct header as the 5.8 and 5.0 headers are different. Use lost of rust penetrant on all exhaust related bolts, let them soak for awhile.
Links:
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Tool Kit: amzn.to/3Lzi8ix
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Truck Specs:
1995 Ford Bronco
XLT Trim package
Lapis Blue exterior
Regetta Blue interior
5.8L 351 Windsor engine
E4OD 4 Speed overdrive Transmission
Manual on the Fly 4x4
3.55 Dana 44 Front Axle w/Manual hubs
3.55 Ford 8.8 Read end
15" Alcoa Aluminum wheels
31" BFG All terrain tires
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  • @RageUnchained
    @RageUnchained11 ай бұрын

    Not all heroes wear capes. Some put headers on their wife’s broncos. Thanks for not rambling for 20 minutes about how much you love these old fords and la di da. Straight to brass tacks. I’m definitely putting this kit on my 94 F150

  • @RoseBaby
    @RoseBaby Жыл бұрын

    Sounds pretty good!👍🏻 We really appreciate the quality of your videos. Thank you for taking the time to get these focused shots and make it look like we are working alongside you.

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    I try my best, thank you for your support!

  • @vstatealum
    @vstatealum Жыл бұрын

    Thanks I just got a 1995 and I am about to try to tackle this. Very detailed and like how you didn’t waste a lot of time rambling.

  • @chadriddle4357
    @chadriddle4357 Жыл бұрын

    Makes me very jealous not having to scrap layers of rust off. Great video

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @layzorbeeemz7317
    @layzorbeeemz7317 Жыл бұрын

    Very nice. Love that you and the wifey both have broncos, that's bad ass.

  • @hugopoirier7746
    @hugopoirier774611 ай бұрын

    Man so happy you work on 1990 Bronco, I have my EB since 20 years now. I learn so mush from you, cant wait for the next vidéo. Now struggling with fuel pump (no more pump noise and no start) have to remove it and upgrade it. Many thaks for all you do for us. Hugo from Valleyfield near Montréal Québec.

  • @frankgonzalez534
    @frankgonzalez5346 ай бұрын

    Great idea, great Bronco! I have 90 with 5.8 JBA titanium ceramic headers. I strongly recommend nice wire set with the boot sleeve protectors!😎

  • @drjohnsonhungwell5115

    @drjohnsonhungwell5115

    Ай бұрын

    Did they match to the Y pipe ?

  • @chadvetter8190
    @chadvetter8190Ай бұрын

    I did this upgrade. It wasn't as easy as it looked. One of the problems was the EGR fitting. The thread on the EGR fitting would not screw into the header as the threads were different. I had to go to my local logging supply, find a fitting that would thread into the header port. I then TIG welded the threads onto the stock fitting. The passenger side rear bolt was also hard to reach. I figured that a tiny ratchet, wobly and 3/8 socket would do the trick. The biggest problem was the y pipe would not bolt right up to the header flanges. Imagine this, a heavy duty ratchet strap pulling one of the y pipe legs in one direction, a long steel bar moving the pipe leg in another direction and a ball peen hammer in your other hand hammering up the flange to receive the header bolt. I felt like I was standing on my head spitting pickles. OMFG My wife said my hair looked funny after that. PS almost forgot, the drivers side headers were not tapped for studs😮 It was a great video and inspired me to upgrade. The exhaust gaskets I had put in 12 years before had bought the farm.

  • @chadvillines5127

    @chadvillines5127

    Ай бұрын

    Having the same problem with the EGR fitting..WTF! I thought these were plug-n-play!

  • @chadvetter8190

    @chadvetter8190

    Ай бұрын

    @@chadvillines5127 cheese and Rice!

  • @user-dg8km3qx5q
    @user-dg8km3qx5q4 ай бұрын

    Greatly Appreciate your video. I have a 1994 5.8 4x4 f150 that recently started blowing blue smoke, backfires, sucks gas & loss of power. I replaced the PCV VALVE and seemed to solve the problem for about 50 miles and now even worse than before. Long story short I came across your video on smog deletion and believe I'll see if this works. Thanks again

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    3 ай бұрын

    Get the truck to operating temps, pull obd diagnostic codes. I’ve seen coolant temp sensors and tps sensors cause havoc

  • @andremottier6533
    @andremottier6533 Жыл бұрын

    Great videos. This is the first Bronco header replacement video I've seen that makes me feel comfortable enough to tackle this on my own.

  • @Connoreisele7
    @Connoreisele7 Жыл бұрын

    I just ordered these and you came out with a great video of how to put them in, awesome

  • @00buck2
    @00buck2 Жыл бұрын

    Only thing I would have done different is put some anticize or never size that stuff that keeps them from rust and sticking on the header bolts. Good job and Great truck.

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Great point!

  • @WilliamMunny-d8s
    @WilliamMunny-d8sАй бұрын

    GREAT JOB dude but you need a flowmaster 40 series on there too

  • @alextrejo622
    @alextrejo62211 ай бұрын

    Your videos have saved my bronco thank you

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    11 ай бұрын

    Great to hear!

  • @dragonrider9051
    @dragonrider9051 Жыл бұрын

    One day soon I'll get this done

  • @Jay-ip6qx
    @Jay-ip6qx Жыл бұрын

    This video is like gold

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Thank you.

  • @TheFixTech
    @TheFixTech Жыл бұрын

    This is a nice upgrade for the Windsor engines, let me know what you think of the exhaust tone.

  • @iHeartOiSkanks

    @iHeartOiSkanks

    Жыл бұрын

    Your wife also has a bronco!?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    @@iHeartOiSkanksShe kept wanting to drive mine so I told her to get one of her own….

  • @rentcda
    @rentcda Жыл бұрын

    Damn bro! Your videos are so good! I always look forward to them. Can you do a video on how you keep your engine so clean? I'm jealous!

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, I try to clean and detail piece by piece after every repair in the area that was being repaired. It takes some time and patience especially since it is a daily driver and keeps getting dirty.

  • @D4x4Bronc

    @D4x4Bronc

    10 ай бұрын

    Meguiars makes a good degreaser

  • @Robert8455
    @Robert84556 ай бұрын

    Nice upgrade and filming job. Beautiful Bronco

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    6 ай бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @sharktank7497
    @sharktank74972 ай бұрын

    Wow best step by step video I have seen! Awesome job I will do the same to my 302. Thinking about converting Efi to carb as well but can’t find a good video on that.

  • @bck5089
    @bck5089 Жыл бұрын

    May need to upgrade to these. Great step by step video.

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks, they sound better in person.

  • @MaddMango
    @MaddMango Жыл бұрын

    Clear and concise video, thanks for the effort.

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Glad you enjoyed it!

  • @hrodriguez112
    @hrodriguez11210 ай бұрын

    you make it look easy

  • @gabe5360
    @gabe53608 ай бұрын

    Thx man. I would definitely install that coil support. That whole assembly is pretty heavy, and I’ve had it break on the other 2 mounts that screw into the lower intake. I also haven’t found a great way to mount my dipstick bracket yet

  • @charleshilton7324
    @charleshilton73248 ай бұрын

    Great video, i will say that vehicle was/is meticulously kept and is not likely in rhe rust belt, good for/on you!

  • @redskoob
    @redskoob16 күн бұрын

    Fantastic video! Thanks! Should I be using anti-seize on the bolts? Also, that is one clean engine bay!!! How'd you get it so clean?!

  • @michaelmyers3892
    @michaelmyers389211 ай бұрын

    I have a stock 1994 Ford XLT f150 he has a stock 302 or as people like to call it the 5.0 I was thinking doing some headers like this and place in my stock cast-iron, just for the nice sound and a little bit bottom end torque, already upgraded the stock 94 fuel injectors over to a stock 97 Ford explorer fuel injector nozzles that had the four holes instead of the single she run smoother better fuel economy came with that time for something like this hope it's worth the time and money

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    11 ай бұрын

    Make sure to purchase the correct set of headers, the 5.8 headers will bolt up but the egr routing is different.

  • @michaelmyers3892

    @michaelmyers3892

    11 ай бұрын

    @@TheFixTech yeah I'm doing all my homework before I do anything because I know there's a lot of pros and cons about adding headers to a stock motor I'm just looking for something that's going to let her breathe a little bit better

  • @D4x4Bronc

    @D4x4Bronc

    10 ай бұрын

    ​@@michaelmyers3892bassani y pipe is good also. 3" exhaust pipe not sure who still makes one though

  • @jungleb6053
    @jungleb6053Ай бұрын

    Do those headers have a 2.25 inch outlet on the RHS and a 2.5 inch outlet on the LHS like the stock exhaust manifolds do? It seems that fact is sometimes overlooked and that might be why you had an exhaust leak on the RHS in the first place if your y-pipe had a 2.5 inch inlet on both sides. Great video!

  • @ErikSuave
    @ErikSuave5 ай бұрын

    Did you have any problems finding the right egr tube? The stock ones don’t fit mine bc of the US thread

  • @dericksonkeller5645
    @dericksonkeller5645 Жыл бұрын

    Can you do a comparison between the two Broncos or at least a walk around please.

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    That’s a good idea, I’ll look into it. My favorite is the 4th gen otherwise know as the brick nose. I know that is the least favored generation but it is my personal favorite, especially the interior. Maybe I will post a comparison video showing the differences.

  • @D4x4Bronc

    @D4x4Bronc

    10 ай бұрын

    ​​​@@TheFixTechI wrote the Wikipedia page for Ford bronco around 2009-10. All the options listed was mainly me. Also a brick nose fan. Have two Eddie Bauer's.

  • @Mike-xn1bh
    @Mike-xn1bh24 күн бұрын

    Did you have to modify the factory exhaust stud that you used for the oil dipstick? It seems too long. Thanks

  • @drjohnsonhungwell5115
    @drjohnsonhungwell51152 ай бұрын

    Did they match up to the Y pipe ? I have a Flowmaster Y pipe that i haven't installed and am going to get headers my truck has the wrong manifolds for the Y pipe and it's a fresh long block so extra flow should help some the flowmaster Y pipe for the 5.8 liter looks like its nearly 3 inches from an inch or so back all the way past the catalytic converter

  • @Mcdonaldt001
    @Mcdonaldt001 Жыл бұрын

    👍 Excellent job

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Thanks 👍

  • @videocre1
    @videocre1 Жыл бұрын

    My 1994 has a bad leak on the passenger side, gonna have to fix it soon. Can you tell me if there were gaskets there when you pulled the manifolds? I hear there are and aren’t, there’s some conflicting information.

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Mine did not have gaskets, I added a gasket on the passenger side to help the leak but was useless since the leak was from the collector. That’s when I decided to upgrade to these BBK shortys. From my research Ford did not use gaskets from the factory, if gaskets were used it was after they left the dealership.

  • @josephjohnson-om3vs
    @josephjohnson-om3vs3 ай бұрын

    What are you cleaning and protecting your engine bay with

  • @ChrisBrooker
    @ChrisBrooker6 күн бұрын

    Soooooo what do you do if you broke a bolt off in the block?

  • @kevinglainez8151
    @kevinglainez8151 Жыл бұрын

    Please do more videos on the straight 6 which is what I have Your amazing pal Unbelievable so on and beyond professional 👏 👌

  • @dreblue5684
    @dreblue5684 Жыл бұрын

    Sweet

  • @andrewmcgill4957
    @andrewmcgill49578 ай бұрын

    Awesome video, I have similar headers for my 302. What underhead length bolts did you use on the headers? Would 3/4" or 1" be best?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    8 ай бұрын

    I used the hardware that came with the new headers, they were 3/4 length.

  • @Cubano-tr7vr
    @Cubano-tr7vr7 күн бұрын

    I got a 1996 5.0 I can’t find headers for the 5.0 anywhere does anyone know who sells them?

  • @Obsford482
    @Obsford482 Жыл бұрын

    By chance does anybody know for a fact if these will fit on a 1996 f150 4x4 w/ 5.8L? It looks like it’ll fit but on summit racing it says it won’t fit.

  • @Obsford482

    @Obsford482

    Жыл бұрын

    I didn’t end up using the BBk headers. I went with the JBA performance 1628SJS. I just finished bolting them up today and they fit perfectly. Now just gotta put everything back together.

  • @Acosta-on7do

    @Acosta-on7do

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Obsford482 do you feel or hear any difference with your new headers?

  • @Obsford482

    @Obsford482

    Жыл бұрын

    @@Acosta-on7do I could definitely tell the difference. The added torque was noticeable and the sound of the exhaust was deeper sounds less restrictive. It was worth the work to get it swapped out lol

  • @Acosta-on7do

    @Acosta-on7do

    8 ай бұрын

    @@Obsford482 I am finally getting headers. I want to buy the same ones you got, can you give me an update? Any issues with them?

  • @dustinsmith4766

    @dustinsmith4766

    8 ай бұрын

    Do they bolt directly to the stock y pipe or did you have to get an aftermarket one?

  • @engscott78
    @engscott787 ай бұрын

    fanageltown!

  • @anthonymineo3529
    @anthonymineo35292 ай бұрын

    So u don’t need to tune after installing the headers ?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    2 ай бұрын

    No tune needed as this upgrade helps exhaust flow easily giving a minor bump in horsepower while sounding good.

  • @dirtyeric2
    @dirtyeric2 Жыл бұрын

    I have loud exhaust and smell. Previous owner took out both cats. Would this cause smell and obnoxious sound and loud drone sound when accelerating?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, absolutely. Also check the muffler, if the muffler has been removed or is an aftermarket. Gibson exhaust has a factory sounding muffler, and Walker exhaust will have the cats.

  • @dirtyeric2

    @dirtyeric2

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFixTech ok thx, gonna put a cal cat back on to start and see how it does. I have a rough idle. Also, do you think not having a cat would cause this? May be running rich?

  • @djkilpatrick5256
    @djkilpatrick52569 ай бұрын

    Wd 40 isn’t a penetrating oil. But love the bronco!

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    9 ай бұрын

    Thanks

  • @danilogonzalez7849
    @danilogonzalez78497 ай бұрын

    Me puedes decir que referencia son o el link para adquirirlo en eBay o en otro almacén

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    7 ай бұрын

    I have a link in the description, these are currently sold out until mid January

  • @kodipi
    @kodipi Жыл бұрын

    Hi! I wanted to ask about shell housing replacement for 3ds? Do you know any places that will do it for you for a price? Or do you take repairs as well? I have all the parts, just too scared to do it myself. Thanks!

  • @sawyerheiser1977
    @sawyerheiser19776 ай бұрын

    Help! I ordered a other set of Headers for my 1993 F150 Windsor, installed them and the EGR pipe doesn't reach the EGR!?!? Has anyone found an EGR pipe that fits this Header and links up with the actual EGR? Thank you!!!

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    6 ай бұрын

    How far is the pipe away? I know there are a couple different egr valves that will work that are longer (lower, to reach egr pipe) than others, this may help.

  • @sawyerheiser1977

    @sawyerheiser1977

    6 ай бұрын

    @TheFixTech the pipe sticks out the wrong way actually! Me and my buddy tried to bend it and it was about an inch too low

  • @sawyerheiser1977

    @sawyerheiser1977

    6 ай бұрын

    @TheFixTech Do you by any chance know if the EGR deletes are bad for these engines?? I have seen some things saying they're great, and some saying they're the worst idea ever!

  • @D4x4Bronc
    @D4x4Bronc10 ай бұрын

    Nice lapis blue. Cloth or leather interior? Lighted sun visors?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    10 ай бұрын

    Blue cloth interior, regular visors. It’s in pretty clean shape and is a daily driver.

  • @Saphiras_Wolf_Den
    @Saphiras_Wolf_Den9 ай бұрын

    i have a 84 bronco xlt with a 302, anyone have a link where i can find headers for it?

  • @WalterMelons
    @WalterMelons Жыл бұрын

    How did you find the exhaust leak? I’d like to check mine I just got.

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    You can use a mechanic stethoscope or the manual way, on cold start feel around with your hands around possible suspect areas. Be sure to only do this on cold starts as the exhaust gets hot fast. Also visual inspection, If you see black soot near manifold or exhaust flange and clamps that would be suspect.

  • @zxdr2
    @zxdr2 Жыл бұрын

    Any noticeable performance gains?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    I would say minimal performance gains, 5hp max. I did this upgrade mainly for the looks and sound. These sound very good and I can tell the flow is better. BBK does state a 10-15 hp increase but I would assume that is with an open exhaust. I am currently running dual cats and a muffler, and it still sounds great. The biggest bottle neck on these engines are the E7 heads, if you want good performance numbers you would either need to port the stock heads or go aluminum aftermarket. A nice set of heads, mild cam and these headers with open exhaust and you’ll pass 300hp on stock bottom end.

  • @ryanshanahan91
    @ryanshanahan91 Жыл бұрын

    Did you have to order each header or did one of your links provide both sides different finish?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes, both headers are included in the order, each link is for a different finish.

  • @ryanshanahan91

    @ryanshanahan91

    Жыл бұрын

    ​@TheFixTech thank you sir! I had sticker shock thinking they were each $400! I'm considering ordering these and a new y pipe.

  • @ColinAnderson-xe1if
    @ColinAnderson-xe1if4 ай бұрын

    What did you do with O2 sensor

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    4 ай бұрын

    The o2 sensor should be located on the y pipe. If yours is in the header you can relocate the o2 to the y pipe

  • @gregory9740
    @gregory97409 ай бұрын

    Any issues connecting the egr pipe to the header?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    9 ай бұрын

    On the truck shown in the video the fitting was a little tight but went on nonetheless (I assumed due to the coating) On my 90 the fitting was spot on. Both 5.8.

  • @454MCM
    @454MCM6 ай бұрын

    What did you do with the AIR tubes?

  • @seanwaldecker2726
    @seanwaldecker27263 ай бұрын

    Do you have a stock cat?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    3 ай бұрын

    Unfortunately no, the previous owner installed an aftermarket replacement y pipe catalytic converter (not the best quality) I am looking for a nice stock one.

  • @seanwaldecker2726

    @seanwaldecker2726

    2 ай бұрын

    First of all thank you for this video it helped tremendously. Did you have any trouble fitting an EGR tube on your shorties? Mine is not threading

  • @Billy-ye3ge
    @Billy-ye3ge Жыл бұрын

    Hello, are those BBK California legal?

  • @TheFixTech

    @TheFixTech

    Жыл бұрын

    Yes they are, I am located in Southern California and just passed emissions testing on this truck.

  • @Billy-ye3ge

    @Billy-ye3ge

    Жыл бұрын

    @@TheFixTech Awesome thanks for getting back to me. I'll have to order a set.

  • @shanesmith5603
    @shanesmith5603 Жыл бұрын

    I broke 2 bolts off ...ugh.

  • @chrisf963
    @chrisf963 Жыл бұрын

    I bought summit racing ones and the pos won't mount to my factory y pipe. It's bullshit I've spent 3 fuckin days fighting them. And also can't tighten 1 of my spark plugs back up cuz the header in the way. Someone shoot me

  • @D4x4Bronc

    @D4x4Bronc

    10 ай бұрын

    Ouch did you get the headers for a bronco? Might have to hit the header with a ball pein hammer. As for the y pipe the 5.0 might need adapters I know I needed them for bassani y pipe to stock manifolds.

  • @slipdip1
    @slipdip13 ай бұрын

    I Hope WD40 pays you for this free promotion

  • @shanesmith5603
    @shanesmith5603 Жыл бұрын

    It's a tap...not a bit.

  • @darcysingler6742
    @darcysingler67424 ай бұрын

    Why you wearing gloves

  • @neanderthal6717

    @neanderthal6717

    8 күн бұрын

    😂😂😂 t

  • @dresoto3188
    @dresoto31887 ай бұрын

    Don't do headers, I blown 4 gaskets within 1 year

  • @TexMoto

    @TexMoto

    5 ай бұрын

    That's your fault for installing headers with warped flanges.

  • @slottmachine51

    @slottmachine51

    4 ай бұрын

    Remflex gaskets are the best

  • @drjohnsonhungwell5115

    @drjohnsonhungwell5115

    Ай бұрын

    Header gaskets make a huge difference too I recommend Percy's gaskets they reseal if they ever leak but I've never had any leaks with mine and they've been on for years I'd also upgrade to ARP header studs if you don't already have them the Percy's gaskets are thicker than the in box gaskets

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