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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 07:52 PM
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whats the best shorty style header to use on my 55 f100 with 289?c6 tranny. prefer silver ceramic coated..need affordable but good name..thanks
 
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Old Feb 24, 2015 | 08:27 PM
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Sanderson Headers. Got them for mine, never disappointed with them. They have a special flange that seals very well with no gaskets. They are available with ceramic coatings.
 
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 06:43 AM
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I bought some from Speedway. Very nice heavy gauge 1 5/8" primaries with ceramic coating for $229. The downside is, they're not made in USA like the Sandersen Headers. The Sandersen headers also hug the block tighter if space is a big concern to you. The only reason I didn't go with the Sandersen headers, they were only available with 1 1/2" primaries.

 
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 07:49 AM
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Has anyone ever tried using a set for a 78-79 bronco headers on a 51-52 with a Cleveland motor picked a set up cheap and would realy like to use them
 
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Old Feb 25, 2015 | 08:33 AM
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I'm using the Speedway brand also. I will be ceramicoating them myself. good luck.
 
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