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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 07:27 PM
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Header clearance?

I have a 55 f100 that I put a 289/c4 into it..I also have the toyota style steering box mounted where original box was..Does any one know which shorty headers will fit best? Brand? Any pics of same set up? Thanks
 
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Here's mine. Good luck.
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Sorry; Shorty's from Speedway Motors. Patriot Brand.
 
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I'm sliding a 390 fe into the frame of a 55 f100, and I opted for sanderson ff427 headers. no pix yet' but will if u want. sportys are probably cheaper, the sandersons ran $350 painted at $450, and the coated were $550. But they are very heavy and well built.
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55 f100 headers

Thanks guys... I'm sliding a 390 fe into the frame of a 55 f100, and I opted for sanderson ff427 headers. no pix yet' but will if u want. sportys are probably cheaper, the sandersons ran $350 painted at $450, and the coated were $550. But they are very heavy and well built.
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Old Oct 1, 2015 | 09:35 PM
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55 f100 headers

Looks great! Thanks
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Here's mine. Good luck.
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Old Oct 3, 2015 | 01:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mrstephs
Thanks guys... I'm sliding a 390 fe into the frame of a 55 f100, and I opted for sanderson ff427 headers. no pix yet' but will if u want. sportys are probably cheaper, the sandersons ran $350 painted at $450, and the coated were $550. But they are very heavy and well built.
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Don't forget to post pix, I used the FF390 on mine.
 
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