SawZall the old exhaust.I also used anti seize on my header bolts.
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My experience installing the Banks on my MH was good. Everything fit well and went on easily. I also soaked the studs prior to attempting the removal as you are doing and had no issues/broken studs. I hope you have the same luck.
I installed a complete system on our 1994 F 53 several years ago with few problems. You should be able to do the job ok. As i remember access to bolts on the drivers side manifold was somewhat a challenge. Be PATIENT and and don't try to remove header bolts too rapidly. You may need to move around to different bolts to allow one to cool if it is coming very hard. BE PATIENT, it can be very challenging to drill out and retap a broken stud. The advice about using an impact on low is very good advice. Use liberal amounts of a very good quality high temperature anti sease. I would not use stainless steel studs as they can tend to ceise. I agree class 5 would be best.
Be prepaired with a good quality drill bits and taps for the threads. By all means clean the stud holes with a tap before installing new studs. Use anti ceise on all threads and use plenty of it.
I installed the Banks transmission chip at the same time. I think it made a tremendious difference to the mh's operation. Shifting was soooo much better.
good luck, and be patient. One broken stud can cost you hours.
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Hi Kurt, You have received some good and bad advice. Loctite starts to soften and release at 450º, making it useless on manifold bolts. Lucky you, Ford moved the master cylinder/power booster from the left frame rail to the fire wall for model year 1997. Access to the left manifold bolts is NOT a problem. Before you try and remove your old exhaust system from the hangers, make sure and oil or grease the hanger pins. As 96BOUNDER30E noted, run a tap in the manifold bolt holes before installing the headers. The two exhaust tube fittings on the left manifold can be difficult to remove. Tapping on them with a small hammer will help loosen the rust in the threads. Loosening the exhaust tube at the EGR valve will help when installing the tube on the headers. All necessary bolts, gaskets and hardware will be included in the kit. No trips to the hardware or parts store are necessary. Have fun. Enjoy your new found performance.
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