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Dec 11, 2012 | 11:37 PM

jessefortune

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headers for a cleveland

my truck had a cleveland out a 71 mustang swapped in by PO, i was wondering if any of you have an idea what i could fit for long tubes on my truck. Its a 77 f100 xlt ranger?

Dec 12, 2012 | 08:34 AM

vic_v8

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they should have the same exhaust ports as a 351M and 400, so buying headers for them should work. but I'm not 100% on that

Dec 12, 2012 | 11:56 AM

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2v or 4v heads? If they are 4v heads I think Sanderson shorties are your only option. Post a pic of the current exhaust manifold and I can tell you.

Dec 12, 2012 | 12:10 PM

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ive got a cleveland in my bumpside. 2V. i think i can fit the longtube hookers. after seeing how tightly the engine is in a torino/ranchero. the truck has lots of room.

Dec 12, 2012 | 12:34 PM

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i have a 351 cleveland 2v in my 78 f150 2wd.i used flowtech longtubes for a 351m 4wd.i had to cut the front tube off on driversside and move it back some to clearance the sterring components.works great.

Dec 13, 2012 | 11:15 AM

jessefortune

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ok ill get a picture this weekend truck is at my parents pretty sure its a 2v

Dec 13, 2012 | 11:20 AM

jessefortune

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Dec 18, 2012 | 08:36 AM

351Cleveland C4

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how is this turning out? inquring minds want to know...

Dec 18, 2012 | 09:51 AM

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short on money at the moment need a master cylinder first then tear down and full restore but ill start on motor here in few weeks and let you know

Apr 16, 2015 | 08:42 PM

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Did you ever get this done?

Apr 16, 2015 | 09:16 PM

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351, I know I have a Windsor, but Im going to put this out here anyway. I bought headers for a 64-73 mustang, because of the bigger primary tubing, thinking if it fits a mustang it should be easy peasy to fit my truck. Well the steering boxes in our trucks are located differently and are bigger than in the mustangs, so all the clearances wont be the same between the two. I spaced my motor up 1/4 inch to clear the steering box, the passenger side almost installed itself it was so easy. You have an auto, but I had to modify my zbar clutch set up too. All points Im sure you are aware of, just thought I would share.

Apr 16, 2015 | 09:27 PM

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351Cleveland C4

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Hmmm, do you have pictures of the fitment? W and C engines are almost the same size.

Apr 16, 2015 | 11:38 PM

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They are stainless JBA long tubes, 1 3/4" primaries to 3 inch collector. You know what, I did have to undo the motor mounts and rock the motor to drop the headers in from the top, its been awhile I forgot about that. I consider that pretty easy though.