Dynatech SuperMaxx Header Installation

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With the addition of the Magnacharger supercharger, the Ford F150's 5.4L had way more air flowing through it than the stock exhaust system could handle. So, along with a custom, one-off Corsa exhaust system, we installed a Dynatech SuperMaxx header system.

The headers from Dynatech include brand new, high-flowing catalytic convertors and factory-style O2 sensors. Manufactured entirely from thick-walled stainless steel, Dynatech headers resist rust and corrosion and their slip-fit technology allows them to work with any factory or aftermarket exhaust system.

Let's check out the installation! (Click the photos to enlarge...)

1. For better access to the exhaust manifold and headers, our installer removes the F150's fender lining.	2. Next, unbolt the down tube, the catalytic convertor, and Y-pipe from the passenger side exhaust manifold.
3. Now the driver side catalytic convertor and down pipe can be unbolted from the Ford F-150 factory exhaust manifold.	4. Before unbolting the driver side exhaust manifold from the F-150, the oil dip stick tube needs to be removed.
5. Now you can unbolt the driver side Ford F150 factory exhaust manifold.	6. This photo perfectly shows how inefficient the F150's manifold is. Each runner is shorter than the next, causing unequal exhaust flow from each cylinder.
7. Here is the SuperMaxx header from Dynatech. Notice the equal length tubes for each cylinder. The F150 is really going to love this.	8. The driver side Dynatech header is then installed in the same location from which you removed the F150's factory exhaust manifold.
9. With the Dynatech header in position, the new header gasket can be slid into position.	10. With everything in position, the SuperMaxx header can be bolted to the engine block.
11. To gain access and remove the passenger side exhaust manifold, the starter must be removed.	12. A few minutes later and the F-150's starter is ready to be removed.
13. Now the exhaust manifold can be unbolted from the F150.	14. Again, we'd like to point out the inefficiency of the factory manifold.
15. The Dynatech SuperMaxx header for the passenger side can now be tucked up into place...	16. ...and the installer can bolt it down.
17. Now the starter can be reinstalled.	18. Don't forget the ground wire...
19. The Dynatech SuperMaxx header system came with new O2 sensors.	20. The O2 sensors are screwed into header system prior to installation.
21. Now the new Dynatech catalytic convertor can be installed to the driver side header.	22. Here's a great view of Dynatech's heavy-duty, precision laser-cut steel flanges.
23. Now the passenger side catalytic convertor can be installed onto the project F150.	24. Now the Y-pipe can be joined to the Dynatech catalytic convertors.
25. The Y-pipe can then be joined to the factory exhaust system. Later the F150's factory exhaust was replaced with a one-off custom exhaust system from Corsa Performance.	26. Here's the completed connection. Clean and leak free.
27. All the exhaust gasses are now routed out of a custom NASCAR-Truck style exhaust tip in front of the passenger rear wheel.

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