fenderwell exit headers
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
fenderwell exit headers
Im looking for an inexpensive pair of fenderwells for my 74 250 4x4 with a 460. Can anyone give me a part number to look in to? Doesnt matter the brand. Called Hedman today and of course they recommended the most expensive set so i'm looking to those who have built on a budget and their experiences
Thanks
Thanks
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,250
Likes: 11
From: West Virginia
imo, the best you can get, lifetime warranty against corrosion, make great power too: L&L Lifetime Headers, 460 Fender Exit
Moderator & parts slinger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 50,172
Likes: 5,789
From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
Of course thay are going to recommend the best, they are in the business to make MONEY.
I have a set of ol cheapo fenderwell exit Hedman's on my 4x4 79 351M easy install and real easy finishing the rest of the exhaust sys (straight pipe to stacks).
Its not a DD, its a mudder, so if yours is a DD and will see use in salty road/rusty ol WV maybe spend a little more to get a set that will last more that 2 or 3 years??
And get the thick header gaskets from JBG, header leaks will drive you
crazy. L&L has nice thick flanges and a pretty good rep but yea are a littel $$.
I have a set of ol cheapo fenderwell exit Hedman's on my 4x4 79 351M easy install and real easy finishing the rest of the exhaust sys (straight pipe to stacks).
Its not a DD, its a mudder, so if yours is a DD and will see use in salty road/rusty ol WV maybe spend a little more to get a set that will last more that 2 or 3 years??
And get the thick header gaskets from JBG, header leaks will drive you
crazy. L&L has nice thick flanges and a pretty good rep but yea are a littel $$.
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
Old girl sees a little road use but mostly just out to play. I hear ya about the West Virginia rusty-ness, I'd kill for the L&L's but I dont think I can justify the price tag at the moment, maybe after I graduate next summer.
Hedman does make a set of fenderwells for the 460, they may make 2 or 3 if I'm not mistaken but then again thats the whole reason I'm asking haha.
If anyone else has any others like flowtech, etc please feel free to add
Hedman does make a set of fenderwells for the 460, they may make 2 or 3 if I'm not mistaken but then again thats the whole reason I'm asking haha.
If anyone else has any others like flowtech, etc please feel free to add
Senior User
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 129
Likes: 0
From: Atlanta, Georgia
Not budget and not a F250, but I have a 460 in my 1/2 4x4 and used Hooker longtubes. Here's the deal, if you want something "cheap" most likely it will not fit and "cheap" will turn into "time and money" fixing them to fit your truck.
Check into the Hookers see what you can dig up.
FYI - I had to modify mine, but I think this was because of the truck being 1/2 ton and because the design was causing interferance to the front u-joint, but like I said I think that's a 1/2 ton issue not a 3/4 - 1ton issue.
Check into the Hookers see what you can dig up.
FYI - I had to modify mine, but I think this was because of the truck being 1/2 ton and because the design was causing interferance to the front u-joint, but like I said I think that's a 1/2 ton issue not a 3/4 - 1ton issue.
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,250
Likes: 11
From: West Virginia
my brother had to modify his hookers on his early 80's f150 too. they just seemed cheap.
Do you have a link to the hedman headers for the 4wd 70's trucks? I've never seen them and summit doesn't list any as fitting my truck. I'm searching google now but still not turning up anything but the usual 2wd ones.
Do you have a link to the hedman headers for the 4wd 70's trucks? I've never seen them and summit doesn't list any as fitting my truck. I'm searching google now but still not turning up anything but the usual 2wd ones.
Trending Topics
Thread Starter
|
Freshman User
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 45
Likes: 0
yeah "cheap" isnt very appealing. I wasnt sure if there was a "walmart" brand out there that would be both cost effective and would work. I'll look into the hookers really quick but looks like I might have to settle for the L&L's... ohhh bummmer 
When I called they gave me the part number for it and that was #85650 I believe. But if it was fenderwell wouldnt it not matter if it was 4x4 or 2wd? the headers bypass all the clearance issues caused by the 4x4 right?
When I called they gave me the part number for it and that was #85650 I believe. But if it was fenderwell wouldnt it not matter if it was 4x4 or 2wd? the headers bypass all the clearance issues caused by the 4x4 right?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Ford Trucks Ever Sold on Bring a Trailer
Joe Kucinski
2027 Ford Super Duty Buyer's Guide (Every Model, Engine, & Package)
Brett Foote
Top 10 Ford Truck Tragedies
Joe Kucinski
AEV FXL Super Duty - the Super Duty Raptor Ford Doesn't Make
Brett Foote
Lobo Vs Lobo: Proof the F-150 Lobo Should Be Even Lower!
Michael S. Palmer
Ford's 2001 Explorer Sportsman Concept Looks For a New Home
Verdad Gallardo
10 Best Ford Truck Engines We Miss the Most!
Joe Kucinski
2026 Shelby F-150 Off-Road: Better Than a Raptor R?
Brett Foote
2027 Super Duty Carhartt Package First Look: 12 Things You NEED to Know!
Michael S. Palmer
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 5,250
Likes: 11
From: West Virginia
I don't think so, the towers are different 2wd to 4wd so I'm not sure the motors are in the same place. The front crossmembers are different too, not 100% the frame widths are the same up front. I'm sure there is a reason they just say 2wd.
Senior User
Joined: Apr 2012
Posts: 446
Likes: 0
From: By God West Virginia
I have used different headers in different vehicles, and I have to say, hooker comp. headers are some of the best that I've used hands down... Don't know if there made for a 4x4 with a 460 thoughl...
Lead Driver
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 8,922
Likes: 153
Even the L&L can be crap. With my outboard set, one side was great but the other side was crappy. The welds were like not much more of a beginer did them and the outlet pointed down somewhat. If I wouldn't have been in such a hurry I'd have sent them back.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
jtindale
Big Block V8 - 385 Series (6.1/370, 7.0/429, 7.5/460)
7
Jun 23, 2012 11:46 AM
CanadianBigBlue460
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
9
Mar 6, 2010 05:52 AM
hppydrunk
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
3
Mar 11, 2006 11:38 AM
sandfantom
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Apr 28, 2000 10:58 AM