77 highboy 400 headers?
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'77 was the highboy/lowboy split, the '77.5-'79 headers will not fit.
The '67-'76 highboys were all FE's (or 300 6's).
The '77 highboy is sort of the odd man out with the 351/400 and only a six month production run.
The '67-'76 highboys were all FE's (or 300 6's).
The '77 highboy is sort of the odd man out with the 351/400 and only a six month production run.
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I suppose anything's possible, i never attempted it my myself so i can't say with any degree of certainty.
All the highboys i've owned have always been FE's so i've never had to deal with this issue, i would think headers are available for the '77 but a quick search came up empty.
You're not the first guy to encounter this dilemma... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...y-headers.html
All the highboys i've owned have always been FE's so i've never had to deal with this issue, i would think headers are available for the '77 but a quick search came up empty.
You're not the first guy to encounter this dilemma... https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/8...y-headers.html
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There is little to no info searching this topic. I had the same delima.
Hedman #89360 is what I ordered for my 77 highboy. It may be a month or so before I get mine on and can tell how the fitment will be. Sorry, I'm not much help right now, but I'll let you know how mine fit if you'd like.
Hedman #89360 is what I ordered for my 77 highboy. It may be a month or so before I get mine on and can tell how the fitment will be. Sorry, I'm not much help right now, but I'll let you know how mine fit if you'd like.
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I'd be interested in what you find out, i noticed the Flowtechs specifically state "will not fit the lowboy", but yet the Hedmans omit that statement entirely.
The two headers look nearly identical to me, so i don't know if it's just an oversight on Hedmans part or if they actually fit the '77 highboy.
Keep us posted.
1977 FORD F-250 5.8L/351 Headers - No Engine Swap - 4WD Drivetrain - SummitRacing.com
The two headers look nearly identical to me, so i don't know if it's just an oversight on Hedmans part or if they actually fit the '77 highboy.
Keep us posted.
1977 FORD F-250 5.8L/351 Headers - No Engine Swap - 4WD Drivetrain - SummitRacing.com
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I have a 77 Highboy with a 400 running long tubes on it. They are non-fender well exit so the collectors are in the normal spot between the frame and transmission. I didn't put them on so I have no information on manufacturer or model number, but when I am outside working on my truck today i will see if I can find any kind of identifying marks on them for you to help you in your quest.
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Please keep me posted 77hyboy with those headers. I called german today they said that none of there headers would fit. But with a little skill and modification any thing is possible. What are the headers off the crew cab?
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Will do! Worst comes to worse I can get em fab'd to fit. Waiting on heads to return from the machine shop.
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It would be much appreciated. Another thing I was wondering is if you guys think that this is a high boy. I believe it is but the guy I bought it from said it want. Its a 77 model with a 12/76 production date has a 400 with a fmx trans divorced np203 rear frame rails measure 27 1/2 inches and rear leads are 2 3/4" wide his reason for it not being one was cause the serial numb is 71,6xx can't remember the last 2 off hand. Now some say anything after 20,000 isn't and some say after 80,000. So what are your opinions
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A '77 highboy will have a production date before 3/77 and a serial number earlier than Y20,001.
But cab and/or door swaps can render those numbers meaningless, you may still be sitting on a highboy chassis.
Highboy frames are 33.5" wide in the rear (measured from outside to outside).
Highboy rear springs are 2.25" wide.
But cab and/or door swaps can render those numbers meaningless, you may still be sitting on a highboy chassis.
Highboy frames are 33.5" wide in the rear (measured from outside to outside).
Highboy rear springs are 2.25" wide.
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Your correct. I meant 2 1/4 rear leafs and I measured the frame rails inside so thats right.
vin matches title and everything. Who knows ha as long a its a high boy frame thats all that matters to me. Thanks
vin matches title and everything. Who knows ha as long a its a high boy frame thats all that matters to me. Thanks
