I finally decided to install dual exhaust! I was on the fence about headers but finally came to the conclusion that dealing with the heat, minimal HP gain and the limited space on the side of the engine bay, headers (Most are made overseas vs. the original manifolds made here) It wasn't worth the work. I had SpinTech mufflers installed with 2 1/2 pipe from the manifolds to the tailpipes. Now the Candy Cane sounds so sweet! Not loud but a nice low frequency tone (Rumble) that sounds nice and healthy. You can really hear it if I stand on it and I have noticed a significant difference in performance.

 

Looks awesome Steve, nicely done!

 

Looks Great!!! Nothing like a good sounding truck!

 

Looks good Steve... prolly sounds awesome too.

We all know you're meticulous and detail-oriented so heads up that the non-aluminized tubing and bare steel mufflers will start forming surface rust. I suggest high-heat paint after a thorough wipe-down with acetone - on a cool exhaust system of course.

I wish I had a lift like you have in your shop cuz it's gonna get interesting when the time comes to change the oil in my Ferrari!

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X4. Looks good Steve .

 

Thanks guys, Good point on the rust issue. Is there such thing as a clear high heat paint?

 

Yes there is.... I shot Rustoleum 2000° engine hi-temp gloss clear (over a cast aluminum base coat) on the intake manifold on my '70 FE. It's holding up well and it is waaaay easy to wipe up spilled fuel, dust, grit, and dirt.

 

Looks great Steve! Always get a little excited when I see a Candy Cane update

 

Man I love seeing updates on the Candy Cane...

It's just dead sexy.

 

Last weekend I installed new fancy battery hold down trays. I also had to make new cables as I didn't like the cheap battery post connectors. I also relocated the engine block ground from the exhaust manifold bolt to an unused threaded slot on the front of the block.

 

Nicely done pal.

Btw, a couple of years ago Ford changed their high performance branding from "Ford Racing" to "Ford Performance". From whom did you purchase those Optima-specific hold downs???

 

Absolutely beautiful bud. I need to get off of my butt and do something to Ka'Bluey.

Unk Bob

 

Those are some sexy hold downs.
As always, beautiful work and planning on your rig.

 

Those battery hold downs sure do look good Steve.

 

Thanks Bud! Here's the link to the battery hold down covers.

Billet Aluminum Optima Battery Tray Holder Box - Ford Racing Mustang Cobra GT GT500 - Textured Black Powder Coat - Group 34/78 Series Red, Yellow, Blue Top - Custom Battery Tray - Billet Proof Designs