well since they need to be replaced, mise well throw some LTs on it

 

+1. buy some long tube headers. theyre probably cheaper than the ford stock headers.

 

IF your state is very smog oriented, you cannot put LT's on a car and still be smog legal. Your best bet may be just to get some aftermarket shorties. Stay away from the MAC brand shorties. Their header tubes interfere with the spark plug boots on the passenger side.

 

yep.

 

What do headers have to do with the exhaust manifold?

 

your manifolds are headers. they are log style but still headers.

most exhaust shops won't weld up a crack but if you know anybody with a mig welder you could always have them weld up the crack.

www.mpsautosalvage.com can supply used factory manifolds or you can spend money on aftermarket headers or you can swap in 94-98 factory headers but the EGR tube need cut and add in emissions hose to make it all hook up.

if your tight on cash look for somebody that has a mig welder take the header off and weld it back up. it will last for along time

 

Awesome, thanks for all the help guys. It's musch appreciated!