1996 F-150 5.0 Exhaust
We recently rebuilt the engine in this truck, and the old exhaust was pretty much trash. I’m trying to figure out the quickest and cheapest way to get it back on the road while I save up to have a complete exhaust system installed.
We’re basically starting from the exhaust manifolds back. The driver-side manifold (first picture) is supposed to come down toward the passenger side and route between the oil pan and bellhousing, similar to the factory setup.
The problem is I can’t really drive the truck to an exhaust shop with open manifolds because I’m worried about the heat damaging wiring, hoses, etc. underneath the truck. The shops I’ve called want the truck there to fabricate everything.
I already have two Flowmaster Super 40s with 2.5” inlets that I’d like to use. I’m not looking for anything pretty or permanent right now—just something safe and functional that will get the exhaust back past the cab so I can drive the truck while I save for the permanent system.
What would be the easiest/cheapest way to build a temporary exhaust from the manifolds back? Has anyone mocked up the headpipes themselves and had an exhaust shop bend them from measurements or a wire template?