AFE Headers

[Jeep Driver]

http://www.jeep4x4center.com/afe-power-twisted-steel-headers-afe48-46206.html

 

Anyone running AFE headers and can attest to the quality?

 

Morris 4x4 is offering 10% off today only and that brings the price down to $314 shipped, so I really need to order tonight.

 

 

I was also considering the Banks, however, I emailed them some time back and they were less than helpful. I also get the feeling that Banks is somewhat overrated.

 

AFE also produces the 4.0 header, little pricey at $569 though.

 

Any thoughts would be appreciated.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Jeep Driver]

[Jeep Driver]

Well, guess I'm the guinea pig.

 

Just ordered.

[Alexia]

Back when I was doing my research on headers AFE were the only company that listed the thickness of the flange and steel gauge used for the tubes. I stuck high up on the list for attention to detail at least.

[FrankTheDog]

I don't see why they make a big deal about flange thickness, on a 4.0 they all have to be 1/2" or they won't mate with the intake.

It's a fixed thickness. Silly

[Jeep Driver]

Some header companies do not pay attention to flange thickness. You'll find threads/posts here and elsewhere whereas the installer had to back-cut the washer so that the washer placed equal pressure and sat flat against the header flange and intake.

[AMCJeepMJ]

When you receive it, grab some pics and fill us in on the install as well as if you notice any changes in sound or power. I am interested in how this turns out.

[Guest]

When you receive it, grab some pics and fill us in on the install as well as if you notice any changes in sound or power. I am interested in how this turns out.

x2 on this; been surfing around for a manifold, and came across this particular one a few weeks back. Am very interested to see how they perform against an "OE" style. Would be nice if they came with a heat shield though.

[Jeep Driver]

It's here.

It appears to be well made, fairly more heavy than I expected.

I was surprised to see that the #1 and #4 tube is pieced in, unlike the pic off AFE's website and other ads.

 

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This pic does not do the '68 Chrysler metallic blue justice.

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[Guest]

Really digging that color choice. :thumbsup:

[AMCJeepMJ]

Nice. Can't wait to see this header in action. The 'glamor shot' was probably cleaned up/shopped to hide the seams. I am sure it will work out fine. A lot of smaller aftermarket builders of equal-length headers use pieces like this [but clean it up a little nicer].