I'm needing new headers and I have original stock shorty headers on my 73 f100. Engine is a 302. Will long tube headers mount directly to intake, or or should I replace with original headers? Long tubes best to convert from single to dual exhaust?

 

From recently putting on long tubes, let me say it is not fun by any means, had to undo motor mounts and remove fan shroud to lift motor up and had to remove starter just to get the passenger side one on, drivers side slid right in no problems, but very easy for duals, I will take pics of my set up when I get home to show you how I got mine run. Shorty would be easier but I do like the long tubes a little more

 

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Along with everything Ryan said, with long tube headers you will also have to contend with the transmission cross member being in the way. I used Hedman collector extenders to get the exhaust routed up and over the crossmember.

 

Where would I find new shorty stock headers for a 302 sb? Cost less than $150?

 

When you say "original headers" do you mean stock cast iron exhaust manifolds or does your truck have actual shorty headers on it now?

I doubt you will find any NEW shorty headers or even stock iron manifolds for less than $150 probably need to keep an eye on ebay for some used ones.

 

I would save up a little more and get a set of these
http://m.summitracing.com/parts/hed-88380
And either use a thick gaskets or some really good gasket sealer because they are prone to leaks.

 

Sometimes.....
1986-1993 shorty headers ford 289,302


Just bought them

 

Very nice congrats!

 

I have the original cast iron headers, any sites have the original short headers?

 

Ford Mustang 5.0 stock headers show up at swap meets at times .They are shorty headers . I was thinking about them when I had a Country Sedan .