2004 1500 5.7 - replace stock headers

[TechMechanik]

I am really struggling trying to find information.
I recently bought an 04 Dodge Ram 1500 5.7. It's my first truck, it's a beater, but I love it!

The headers, I believe, need to be replaced but I am having trouble trying to find the best (read: cheapest) set that will bolt to stock. I am not looking to trick out the truck, I paid 4k for it
I just want to keep it running for another 100k (it's at 180k now).

I have locking bolts (Stage 8) and a good gasket (Fel-Pro MS 97083).

Can someone point me to the correct set of headers that will be easy-ish to install?

 

[LoneWolf3574]

Stock, shortie, long-tube?

 

[TechMechanik]

Stock please.
It appears that I want to be getting exhaust manifolds, not headers...

 

[SYKRAMMAN]

Beware of the cheapo's, your looking at $500+ for a set that's not going to give you troubles. Your probably better off milling the oe's if funds are in short supply, thats the rout i'm taking, eventually.

 

[TechMechanik]

Funds are good, it’s just that I am confused. Some shorty headers come with what appear to be extra flanges. I am not up for any welding.

I wouldn’t mind a bit of extra performance and sound, it’s really about making the install as easy as possible (barring sheared bolts).

 

[kevkev]

I hit my manifolds with a belt sander over a year ago when I replaced the bolts and gaskets. I used felpro for both and haven't had a problem since. I did retorq them after 100 miles.My rear bolts were snapped off flush with the heads.