1996 Mercury Cougar Headers and Exhaust Parts

Headers and manifolds differ in design and function. Long tube headers, shorty headers, and exhaust manifolds each have their pros and cons regarding performance and application.

Whether you’re looking for performance improvements or heat reduction, if you decide to wrap your headers, we'll show you the benefits and possible precautions to take before you wrap your exhaust.

Watch our video on the ceramic coating process for Armor Hot Coating. Headers coated with Armor Hot Coating protect your car without sacrificing looks.

Some basic info on the various exhaust options carried by Speedway Motors.

Mick Rau has a garage full of cool cars, but this Hirohata-inspired Merc is a standout.

In this budget build, a GM rear end is upgraded in order to hold 400+ HP. See how spherical bushings are replaced in a used 8.5” GM 10 bolt rear end.

In this Tech Tip, John offers some guidance to a customer looking to cool his 1946 Ford Sedan.

Speedway Product Manager Jeff K. talks about the old failing "Dealer Air" in his '46 Ford Sedan Delivery we've become familiar with, and the replacement unit from Vintage Air he got from Speedway Motors.

Speedway Motors employee Alanna C. talks about the process of tearing down her 1965 Ford Mustang to make room for the Vintage Air A/C kit.

Learn about 'Speedy' Bill's passion for pedal cars and how that has been passed down through generations in the Smith family. Jess also explains the step by step process to assemble Speedway's Murray Comet style pedal car.