Headers for a 350 in an '86 2WD LWB

[mercman1951]

Alright, I did a search first, but didn't really find the info I was looking for. The stock manifolds on my 350 are wasted. The passenger side is leaking bad, but the bolts are so crusty, I know they won't come off without a fight/destroying them and having to redo them on the bench. It has a cobbled-together dual exhaust setup on it now as it is...and I already bought a replacement exhaust kit...but now that I look at it, I was thinking about maybe springing for some decent headers and making it easy on myself.

Now, bear in mind, I hate cheap headers as a rule. But I don't want to spend $500 bucks on damn headers either. What have you guys used, that held up better than plain painted steel, that fit and worked and lasted reasonably well? I don't want to go the cheapo "hooker hedders" route, but I don't want to break the bank, either. I'm looking for people who have been satisfied with what they've used...tell your stories- good or bad!

Thanks!