{"product_id":"header-stainless-steel-97-03-ford-f-150-heritage-4-2l-v6","title":"1997-2003 Ford F-150 Heritage Exhaust Header Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"product-title\"\u003e1997–2003 Ford F-150 Heritage Exhaust Header — Stainless Steel\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCast stainless steel header designed to bolt directly to your F-150's factory mounting points.\u003c\/strong\u003e Built for durability and corrosion resistance, this header flows exhaust gas more efficiently than the stock cast iron unit. Engineered for the Heritage bed F-150 generation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-indicators\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Factory Mounting Points\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Direct-from-Warehouse\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design-features\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel material\u003c\/strong\u003e — Won't rust or degrade like cast iron over years of heat cycling and moisture exposure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory bolt-on design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mounts at OEM rocker points with no drilling or fabrication required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eImproved flow\u003c\/strong\u003e — Smoother internal passages reduce backpressure compared to stock restrictive casting.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: Single header assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eExhaust header assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this bolt directly to factory mounting points?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes. This header mounts at factory rocker points — no drilling or custom brackets needed. Hand-tight fit, then torque per your service manual.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill I need a new exhaust manifold gasket?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou'll want a fresh gasket for the best seal. The header will mate to your existing downpipe and cat, so measure before ordering to confirm clearance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes this come with studs or bolts?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe assembly includes the header only. You'll use your truck's existing fasteners at the mounting points — no hardware kit included.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"K2 Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45873609769194,"sku":"K2-4851-FORD-006-EC","price":209.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0477\/0427\/7142\/files\/HDS-F150-97-42L-1.jpg?v=1772740519","url":"https:\/\/www.k2-industries.com\/en-au\/products\/header-stainless-steel-97-03-ford-f-150-heritage-4-2l-v6","provider":"K2 Industries","version":"1.0","type":"link"}