{"product_id":"96-04-ford-mustang-gt-4-6l-v8-shorty-style-headers-stainless-steel","title":"96-04 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 Shorty Style Headers - Stainless Steel","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"product-title\"\u003e96-04 Ford Mustang GT 4.6L V8 Shorty Style Headers - Stainless Steel\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel shorty headers built for the 4.6L V8 with less restriction and cleaner underhood lines.\u003c\/strong\u003e Constructed from durable stainless steel to resist corrosion and heat cycling. Direct bolt-on design keeps installation straightforward without major modifications.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-indicators\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Shorty Style Design\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Ships from FL 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 Tubing\u003c\/strong\u003e - Resists rust and thermal stress through repeated heat cycles\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eShorty Configuration\u003c\/strong\u003e - Compact design preserves underhood space and factory accessory compatibility\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e4.6L V8 Optimized\u003c\/strong\u003e - Tuned collector sizing matches your engine's displacement and breathing characteristics\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\u003eStyle: Shorty Headers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEngine: 4.6L V8\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eWhats Included\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eStainless Steel Headers 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\u003eWill these headers work with my factory exhaust system downstream?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShorty headers bolt directly to your existing manifold flanges and connect to stock piping. You're not replacing the whole exhaust — just the primary tubes from the engine head to the collector point. Your current mid-pipe and muffler stay in place.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need to pull the engine or remove anything else to install these?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNo full engine pull required. Access is tight but doable from above. You'll need to disconnect the O2 sensor, unbolt the factory manifolds, and bolt these on. Some tight reaches benefit from lift access, but it's not mandatory for a patient DIY install.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I paint or ceramic coat these after I get them?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe stainless steel comes bare and uncoated. You can apply high-temp paint or ceramic coating before or after install — test your chosen product to ensure it bonds well to stainless and handles sustained header temps above 900°F.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"K2 Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48609986183351,"sku":"K2-4875-FORD-006-EC","price":269.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"url":"https:\/\/milkymotorsports.com\/products\/96-04-ford-mustang-gt-4-6l-v8-shorty-style-headers-stainless-steel","provider":"Milky Motorsports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}