FX-154HPC-S

(USE FX-454) Ford Courier Astron 2.6L Engine 4WD (1986 - MARCH 1990) - Ceramic Coated

MPI Automotive (USE FX-454) Ford Courier Astron 2.6L Engine 4WD (1986 - MARCH 1990) - Ceramic Coated (Silver).

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Category: Extractors and headers

RRP $1045.34 AUD
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Part specs

SKU
FX-154HPC-S
Supplier
MPI Automotive
Category
Extractors and headers
Vehicle fitment
Ford
Stock status
In stock at supplier

The MPI Automotive FX-154HPC-S is a silver ceramic-coated extractor listed to fit the Ford Courier with the Astron 2.6L engine in 4WD form, from 1986 to March 1990. The listing notes to use the FX-454 in its place.

What is an extractor and where does it sit?

An extractor, or header, replaces the factory cast exhaust manifold with separate tubes that merge downstream, easing the back-pressure a cast manifold creates so the engine breathes out more freely. On the 2.6L Astron four it bolts on at the head as the first exhaust step and joins into the rest of the system behind it. It does not change the muffler or tailpipe. The HPC-S marks the silver ceramic-coated finish, applied mainly to manage heat and surface durability against a bare header.

Why does the listing say 'use FX-454'?

This part is listed with a note to use the FX-454 in its place, which typically means the FX-154HPC-S has been superseded for this application. We'll confirm the current part for your Courier when you enquire, so you get the right header for the 2.6L Astron rather than an outdated number.

Will it suit my Courier 2.6L Astron 4WD?

It's listed to fit the Ford Courier with the 2.6L Astron engine in 4WD, from 1986 to March 1990. The tight date window matters because the engine and exhaust hardware changed around that era, so confirm your build, engine and the 4WD versus 2WD layout with the workshop before ordering.

What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?

Oak Flats Muffler Men fits coated extractors like this in-house across the Illawarra. We match the flange to your head, sort gaskets and clearance, and join it into the system. The recommended retail is $1,045.34. An extractor sits ahead of the emissions hardware, so confirm any compliance requirements for your Courier with us before fitting. Send your build and we'll confirm the correct current part and book the bay.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

Is the FX-154HPC-S still the right part?
The listing notes to use the FX-454 in its place, which usually means it's been superseded. Check with the workshop and we'll confirm the current header for your Courier 2.6L Astron.
What does HPC-S mean here?
It marks the silver ceramic-coated finish on the extractor, applied mainly to manage heat and surface durability against a bare header.
Will it fit the 2WD Courier?
It's listed for the 4WD 2.6L Astron Courier from 1986 to March 1990. Confirm your exact build with the workshop before ordering, as 2WD layouts can differ.

Fitment support across the Illawarra

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