1981 Ford Mustang Exhaust Headers & Manifolds

Ford Mustang Exhaust Headers - 1981
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  • ATP® - Cast Iron Natural Exhaust Manifold
    ATP®Cast Iron Natural Exhaust Manifold
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    # 4559848571
    Ford Mustang 4.2L 1981, Natural Cast Iron Exhaust Manifold by ATP®. Position: Passenger Side. Color: Natural. Header Coating: Uncoated. ATP Graywerks Exhaust Manifolds are a high quality OE replacement alternative. Each manifold is...
    Manufactured to OE design ensuring manifold will line up and flow like the original unitHigh grade metallurgy resists fatigue cracking and breakage
    $157.73
  • Dorman® - Metal Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit
    Dorman®Metal Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit
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    # 276220062
    Ford Mustang 4.2L 1981, Metal Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit by Dorman®. Dorman manifold bolt and spring kits are just what you need to secure the front flange. Dorman offers products like fasteners and solutions to keep your vehicle...
    Direct replacement for a proper fitBuilt to Last
    $10.85 - $12.63
  • Dorman® - Cast Iron Natural Exhaust Manifold
    Dorman®Cast Iron Natural Exhaust Manifold
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    # mpn4841597083
    Ford Mustang 4.2L 1981, Cast Iron Natural Exhaust Manifold by Dorman®. Position: Passenger Side. Color: Natural. Header Coating: Uncoated. This exhaust manifold was precision-engineered and durably manufactured to match the fit and...
    Ideal replacement - this exhaust manifold was precision-engineered and durably manufactured to match the fit and function of the stock manifold on specified vehiclesReliable construction - durable materials resist warping, cracking and leaking for long-lasting performance
    $150.49
  • Hedman Hedders® - Standard Duty Mild Steel Long Tube Racing Exhaust Headers
    Hedman Hedders®Standard Duty Mild Steel Long Tube Racing Exhaust Headers
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    # 4908453550
    Ford Mustang 5.0L with Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Automatic Transmission Column Shifter / Automatic Transmission Floor Shifter and without Smog Injection or Injection Heads 1981, Standard Duty Mild Steel Long Tube Racing Exhaust...
    Made of High Quality MaterialsBuilt to Last
    $330.85 - $583.98
  • BBK® - CNC Series™ Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
    BBK®CNC Series™ Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # 4346252918
    Ford Mustang 5.0L Transmission 1981, CNC Series™ Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers by BBK®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". Header Style: Long Tube. Gain 30 plus dyno-proven horsepower just by bolting on a set of BBK long tube, full...
    Dyno Testing Results Show a Typical Increase of 30 HorsepowerCNC Mandrel Bent Tubes to Ensure Consistent Diameter throughout the Tubes
    $699.99 - $749.99
  • Hedman Hedders® - Standard Duty Mild Steel Mid-Length Tube Racing Exhaust Headers
    Hedman Hedders®Standard Duty Mild Steel Mid-Length Tube Racing Exhaust Headers
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    # 4908661141
    Ford Mustang 5.0L with Air Conditioning, Power Steering, Automatic Transmission Column Shifter / Automatic Transmission Floor Shifter and without Smog Injection or Injection Heads 1981, Standard Duty Mild Steel Mid-Length Tube Racing...
    Made of High Quality MaterialsBuilt to Last
    $296.46 - $415.51
  • ARP® - Header Bolt Kit
    ARP®Header Bolt Kit
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    # 95727432
    Ford Mustang 4.2L / 5.0L with Small Block Engine 1981, Header Bolt Kit by ARP®. ARP manufactures a variety of premium grade bolt and stud kits to facilitate installation of exhaust headers including the popular stainless stud kit with...
    Designed to unlock more performance out of your vehicleDeliver a reasonable balance of strength and durability
    $23.07 - $98.47
  • BBK® - CNC Series™ Steel Long Tube Street Strip Exhaust Headers
    BBK®CNC Series™ Steel Long Tube Street Strip Exhaust Headers
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    # 4345878370
    Ford Mustang 5.0L Transmission 1981, CNC Series™ Steel Long Tube Street Strip Exhaust Headers by BBK®. Header Style: Long Tube. Gain 30 plus dyno-proven horsepower just by bolting on a set of BBK long tube, full length headers. These...
    Dyno Testing Results Show a Typical Increase of 30 HorsepowerCNC Mandrel Bent Tubes to Ensure Consistent Diameter throughout the Tubes
    $649.99 - $799.99
  • BBK® - Header Bolt Kit
    BBK®Header Bolt Kit
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    # mpn1964904
    Ford Mustang Base 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Header Bolt Kit by BBK®. Get the most out of your vehicle with this superior product painstakingly designed to provide outstanding quality and uncompromising reliability. It is manufactured from...
    Crafted from first-rate materialsMade to strict quality standards
    $24.99
  • BBK® - Premium Series™ Steel Short Tube Swap Exhaust Headers
    BBK®Premium Series™ Steel Short Tube Swap Exhaust Headers
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    # 4346051344
    Ford Mustang 5.0L Transmission with Aftermarket H Or X-Pipe / Factory H Or X-Pipe 1981, Premium Series™ Steel Short Tube Swap Exhaust Headers by BBK®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". Header Style: Short Tube. The Coyote swap Long...
    Designed and built to increase rear wheel horsepower and torquePipes without catalytic converters are NOT street legal and are intended for Off Road - Race Only
    $369.99 - $439.99
  • Stainless Works® - 304 Stainless Steel Turbo Exhaust Headers
    Stainless Works®304 Stainless Steel Turbo Exhaust Headers
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    # 4346091339
    Ford Mustang 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, 304 Stainless Steel Turbo Exhaust Headers by Stainless Works®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.875". This superior product is made from high-grade stainless steel to ensure excellent quality and maximum...
    Designed to meet strict quality standardsCarefully crafted from first-rate stainless steel
    $1,365.82
  • Kooks® - Mild Steel Inner Adapter Plate Kit
    Kooks®Mild Steel Inner Adapter Plate Kit
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    # mpn4890249147
    Ford Mustang 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Mild Steel Inner Adapter Plate Kit by Kooks®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.75". Collector Outlet Diameter: 3". This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...
    May work with other K-Members but may require modificationsExpertly crafted from premium materials
    $285.70
  • Doug's Headers® - 4-Tube Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
    Doug's Headers®4-Tube Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers
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    # 447995630
    Ford Mustang 1981, 4-Tube Steel Long Tube Exhaust Headers by Doug's Headers®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.75". Header Coating: Ceramic. Header Style: Long Tube. Doug's headers are carefully developed on the vehicles they are intended to...
    Doug's Headers D3373 Metallic Ceramic Coating3/8" thick flanges
    $824.45 - $971.45
  • Patriot Exhaust® - Lakester Exhaust Headers
    Patriot Exhaust®Lakester Exhaust Headers
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    # 5846315681
    Ford Mustang 1981, Lakester Exhaust Headers by Patriot Exhaust®. Primary Tubing Diameter: 1.625". Collector Outlet Diameter: 3.5". Classic design allows for hookup to an under chassis exhaust system while the Traditional design gives...
    Expertly crafted from premium materialsQuality design and workmanship
    $546.67 - $724.51
  • Fel-Pro® - Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
    Fel-Pro®Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
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    # 2675868819
    Ford Mustang 1981, Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set by Fel-Pro®. If you need durable gaskets to prevent leaks on your vehicle, Fel-Pro is the way to go. Engineered using the latest technologies and global engineering resources, the gaskets...
    Ensures reliable sealing performanceMade using advanced technologies and molded rubber chemistry
    $6.56 - $9.79
  • SCE Gaskets® - Embossed Copper Exhaust Header Gaskets
    SCE Gaskets®Embossed Copper Exhaust Header Gaskets
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    # 4346245912
    Ford Mustang 5.0L 1981, Embossed Copper Exhaust Header Gaskets by SCE Gaskets®. SCE Gaskets invented embossed copper exhaust gaskets and they are the most effective way to insure leak-free, re-usable performance on aftermarket headers...
    Design for high performance street and mild competition applicationsMade from road-tough materials to survive the test of time
    $39.72 - $49.00
  • Apex Auto® - Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
    Apex Auto®Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
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    # mpn1143023790
    Ford Mustang 2.3L 1981, Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set by Apex Auto®. Designed utilizing the latest technology, this product by Apex Auto features premium quality and will perform better than advertised. Perfect for your vehicle and...
    Designed to deliver trouble-free, consistent performanceRight for your vehicle and lifestyle
    $3.85
  • Remflex® - Exhaust Header Gaskets
    Remflex®Exhaust Header Gaskets
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    # mpn4525157869
    Ford Mustang 4.2L / 5.0L 1981, Exhaust Header Gaskets by Remflex®. Remflex's unique flexible graphite material has been proven for more than 30 years in industrial applications. Whether you have an old pick-up that needs a manifold...
    Designed to crush 50%This allows them to fill gaps in the flange surface up to 1/16"
    $39.99
  • Mahle® - Exhaust Manifold Gasket
    Mahle®Exhaust Manifold Gasket
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    # 5040778919
    Ford Mustang 1981, Exhaust Manifold Gasket by Mahle®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your needs and...
    High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials
    $7.79 - $8.90
  • Racing Power Company® - Copper Exhaust Header Gaskets
    Racing Power Company®Copper Exhaust Header Gaskets
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    # mpn4530554503
    Ford Mustang 5.0L with Ford Small Block Engine 1981, Copper Exhaust Header Gaskets by Racing Power Company®. Made of solid, thick copper. This top-grade product is expertly made in compliance with stringent industry standards to offer a...
    One-of-a-kind style will help customize your autoWill deliver unparalleled levels of durability
    $36.15
  • Mahle® - Graphite Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
    Mahle®Graphite Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set
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    # mpn4890264131
    Ford Mustang 5.0L 1981, Graphite Exhaust Manifold Gasket Set by Mahle®. High Performance Gasket This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers...
    High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials
    $25.02
  • JBA® - Exhaust Header Gaskets
    JBA®Exhaust Header Gaskets
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    # 902456017
    Ford Mustang 5.0L 1981, Exhaust Header Gaskets by JBA®. JBA is proud to offer accessories to aid in the fitment of your JBA exhaust product. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using...
    JBA's premium header flange gaskets are made extra thick from a specially made formulated gasket materialTheir gaskets are rated up to 1100 F
    $36.95 - $41.95
  • Patriot Exhaust® - Exhaust Header Gasket
    Patriot Exhaust®Exhaust Header Gasket
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    # mpn3918361130
    Ford Mustang 2.3L 1981, Exhaust Header Gasket by Patriot Exhaust®. This superior Patriot Exhaust product is just for you. Carefully designed for maximum performance, is will more than just meet your needs and expectations. This product...
    Manufactured from thick, tear resistant materialSpecifically cut to match all Patriot Exhaust headers
    $9.13
  • Patriot Exhaust® - Percy's Seal-4-Good™ Exhaust Header Gaskets
    Patriot Exhaust®Percy's Seal-4-Good™ Exhaust Header Gaskets
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    # mpn4828733943
    Ford Mustang Cobra 1981, Percy's Seal-4-Good™ Exhaust Header Gaskets by Patriot Exhaust®. The Percy's Seal-4-Good Reusable Flange Gaskets are multi-layered and made from a special "Dead Soft" Aluminum, which conforms to header flanges...
    Special "dead soft" aluminum conforms to flange to make an excellent sealSolid metal gasket will not blow out
    $45.85
  • Fel-Pro® - Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit
    Fel-Pro®Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit
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    # 3668326784
    Ford Mustang 4.2L 1981, Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit by Fel-Pro®. If you are looking for quality sealing solutions, Fel-Pro offers you various replacement products from seals and bolts to O-Rings and dowel pins. Engineered using the...
    Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance
    $29.57 - $44.24
  • Fel-Pro® - Exhaust Flange Studs and Nuts
    Fel-Pro®Exhaust Flange Studs and Nuts
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    # mpn4562182977
    Ford Mustang 4.2L 1981, Exhaust Flange Studs and Nuts by Fel-Pro®. Set services two exhaust flanges. If you are looking for quality sealing solutions, Fel-Pro offers you various replacement products from seals and bolts to O-Rings and...
    Direct OEM replacement for a proper fitEnsures reliable sealing performance
    $27.85
  • Dorman® - Brass Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit
    Dorman®Brass Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit
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    # mpn1622044890
    Brass Exhaust Manifold Hardware Kit by Dorman®. Dorman manifold bolt and spring kits are just what you need to secure the front flange. Dorman offers products like fasteners and solutions to keep your vehicle running its best.
    Direct replacement for a proper fitBuilt to Last
    $5.63
  • Vibrant Performance® - Stainless Steel Exhaust Flange
    Vibrant Performance®Stainless Steel Exhaust Flange
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    # 4004372740
    Universal Stainless Steel Exhaust Flange by Vibrant Performance®. This product is made of high-quality materials to serve you for years to come. Designed using state-of-the-art technology and with customers in mind. It will meet your...
    High quality at an affordable priceExpertly made from premium materials
    $5.75 - $69.99
  • Walker® - Manifold Stud Bolt Kit
    Walker®Manifold Stud Bolt Kit
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    # 4283591253
    Manifold Stud Bolt Kit by Walker®. With their extensive selection of accessories and hardware for the exhaust system, Walker will provide you with everything needed to do the complete exhaust job. When you choose Walker accessories, you...
    Makes installation quick and easyOptimal OE-style fit and quality
    $0.63 - $1.39
  • BRExhaust® - Exhaust Manifold Nut
    BRExhaust®Exhaust Manifold Nut
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    # 3668344784
    Exhaust Manifold Nut by BRExhaust®. BRExhaust has a vast selection of all necessary accessories and hardware to help you make the exhaust system installation or repair job quickly and easily. Choose BRExhaust, and you'll get OE-quality...
    Constructed for a hassle-free exhaust repairEnsures a precise fit
    $1.22 - $2.54




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