2000 Mercury Cougar Headers and Exhaust Manifolds

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.

Learn how to wrap exhaust headers to help keep under hood temperatures down. This articles shows how cast iron exhaust manifolds are wrapped in 1-inch black header wrap with stainless steel exhaust wrap ties.

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.

See how to install 3" Ram Horn exhaust manifolds on a C/10 with a 406 engine. Learn some tips on welding steel tubing to a cast iron manifold and how they are modified to fit the truck.

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

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

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

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.

Keep your rear cylinders running cool in a high performance engine by installing a water bypass kit to the intake manifold.

In 2000, Sam Schmidt was involved in a serious crash testing his Indy car. He was paralyzed from the neck down. But that hasn't stopped him from hitting the track, and he does it in this hot rod Corvette packed full of miraculous electronic innovation.