{"product_id":"97-04-porsche-986-stainless-steel-header","title":"97-04 Porsche 986 Stainless Steel Header","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-container\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"product-title\"\u003e97-04 Porsche 986 Stainless Steel Header\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-intro\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lead-text\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eStainless steel header built to outlast stock cast iron and flow better from day one.\u003c\/strong\u003e This unit ditches rust concerns and thermal issues with premium 304 stainless construction. Direct bolt-on design means no fabrication, no surprises—just bolt it down and go.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"trust-indicators\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Stainless Steel Construction\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Ships from FL Warehouse\u003c\/span\u003e \u003cspan class=\"badge\"\u003e✓ Factory Mounting Points\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eKey Features\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"design-features\"\u003e\u003cul class=\"feature-list\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e304 Stainless Steel Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e - Won't corrode or pit like cast iron, keeps temps down in the engine bay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMandrel-Bent Design\u003c\/strong\u003e - Smooth bends preserve flow; no kinks or restrictions.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFactory Bolt Pattern\u003c\/strong\u003e - Mounts to existing engine points without drilling or modification.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: Stainless Steel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfiguration: Direct bolt-on header assembly\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: New\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eWhats Included\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\u003cli\u003eHeader assembly only\u003c\/li\u003e\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-faq\"\u003e\n\u003ch6 class=\"section-title\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h6\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDo I need gaskets or a new manifold gasket to install this?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes—grab a fresh header gasket set before you unbolt the old manifold. Reusing old gaskets almost always leads to leaks. Most hardware stores stock universal gasket kits, or order one specific to your application while you're at it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I drive it straight after bolting this on, or does it need to cure?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou can drive it right away. Stainless doesn't need paint or finish work. Just torque the bolts to spec per your service manual and you're good. The header will darken slightly from heat cycling—that's normal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWill this work with my stock exhaust, or do I need a new system?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt bolts to your stock mid-pipe and muffler. No new exhaust required unless you want to upgrade downstream. This header alone will flow better than factory cast, so gains are real even without full system work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"K2 Industries","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54605118538033,"sku":"K2-4813-POR-006-EC","price":219.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/5727\/5441\/files\/HDS-DPF-986.jpg?v=1781493047","url":"https:\/\/acmtechnik.com\/products\/97-04-porsche-986-stainless-steel-header","provider":"ACM Technik LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}