mack mhe9 Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 any one running headers on an e9 on a road truck, not a pull truck. just looking for an opinion, pros cons, thanks Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted November 13, 2010 Share Posted November 13, 2010 Im not but sould like to buy some for my pulling truck... Where would a guy get some? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mack mhe9 Posted November 13, 2010 Author Share Posted November 13, 2010 i think dale frances Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66790 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Been running a set on mine for a year now 20,000 miles and 1,200 hours,,,, Not my everyday truck but works for me for what I need it for.Will definitely allow you to open the the pump up and keep the exhaust and water temps in theirlimits longer,,, but with 35psi your trans temp and clutch wont be happy with you No dyno yet still working on keeping the clutch from breaking loose.Pm me if you want more Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66844 Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullfuel01 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 are they easy to fit? question that kill, how much it cost? what about the sound? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66867 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rw613 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 are they easy to fit? question that kill, how much it cost? what about the sound?a freind of mine put them on his he was very unhappy he said it killed his no low end at all Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66872 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 So did u guys get them from Dale Francise? Im putting them on an MH. Is the turbo still located in the same spot, not that big a deal if not im just curious. How much are we talking for these things? Are u guys using them for truck pulling or on the road? Later ~Joe~ Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66889 Share on other sites More sharing options...
rw613 Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 So did u guys get them from Dale Francise? Im putting them on an MH. Is the turbo still located in the same spot, not that big a deal if not im just curious. How much are we talking for these things? Are u guys using them for truck pulling or on the road? Later ~Joe~on the road 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66894 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 are they easy to fit? question that kill, how much it cost? what about the sound?1/ If you have them built on your engine not a problem with fit,,,,,,,,but when you take them off and put them back on,,,,,big pain in the ass.2/ They are expensive,,,, stainless plus fabrication time3/ Smoother sound like an Indy car (that's what they tell me) Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66907 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 a freind of mine put them on his he was very unhappy he said it killed his no low end at allHad the same problem when they made mine,,,,Your friend probably doesn't have a diverter plate to funnel the flow into the turbo. That's all I needed to do Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66909 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mackcl96 Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 So did u guys get them from Dale Francise? Im putting them on an MH. Is the turbo still located in the same spot, not that big a deal if not im just curious. How much are we talking for these things? Are u guys using them for truck pulling or on the road? Later ~Joe~ JoeTurbo will sit 1" higher Drain tube may have to be lengthenedRadiator support rods have to spaced out 1" I'm just wondering about your shift tower on the MHshoot me a PM,,,,,,,,,,,,JIM Quote Thanks for hearing me out.You can have the soap box now---------JIM Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamobilin Posted November 16, 2010 Share Posted November 16, 2010 Mike Osborne in Riverton WY put a set of Dale Francis headers on his E9 and likes them. He runs his truck in the high RPM's anyway. He has a 2180 trans. and if it gets down to 1800 he splits a gear and pumps it back up. An E9 is a high rpm engine by nature(big bore, short stroke) and should not be lugged down, that's what breaks head bolts and blows head gaskets. Mike and I have talked about the headers but they are expensive. He recommends that I just try to improve on the manifold. Make something that flows out of the exhaust port rather than something that comes out and hits a brick wall. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66918 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mack Doctor Jr. Posted November 17, 2010 Share Posted November 17, 2010 I was more curious about price i guess.. I had to make my own flange for the Holset H5ca turbo. But your right that stock manifold is like hitting a brick wall. I thought about trying to make my own but if the price is reasonable to me I'd just buy them. And if I remember right that H5ca doesn't have the diverter in the exhaust side either.. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-66938 Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubbamobilin Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I was more curious about price i guess.. I had to make my own flange for the Holset H5ca turbo. But your right that stock manifold is like hitting a brick wall. I thought about trying to make my own but if the price is reasonable to me I'd just buy them. And if I remember right that H5ca doesn't have the diverter in the exhaust side either..I don't know the exact price of the Dale Francise headers but I have heard they are between 3K and 4K. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-67002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted November 19, 2010 Share Posted November 19, 2010 I don't know the exact price of the Dale Francise headers but I have heard they are between 3K and 4K.Here ya go.Robhttp://philadelphia.craigslist.org/pts/2064342314.html Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/16490-e9-headers/#findComment-67003 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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