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Ford Performance
Ceramic High Flow Shorty Headers
SKU: M-9430-S197C
Moderate — 2–4 hours
Overview
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Vehicle Symptoms
- Sluggish acceleration at highway speeds
- Engine feels restricted under load
- Exhaust sound too quiet for performance taste
- Noticing reduced fuel economy from stock exhaust
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Specifications
| Brand | Ford Performance |
| Part Number | M-9430-S197C |
| Category | Exhaust |
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