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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 08:37 PM
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OK so I was planning on putting a set of headers on my 79' F150 2wd 460 C6. I was gonna go with a set of fender exits but I'm pretty sure that the steering gear box is in the way. I'm not sure if I can put a set of headers on because my steering box is butted right up against the manifold. What headers would y'all recommend if I'm able to fit a set in with my steering box?
 
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Old Aug 7, 2016 | 09:40 PM
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I have never owned a '79 F150 2wd 460 but I have read enough on here that your best bet with 460 headers is from L&L Products. As far as form, fit, and function, I haven't ever heard anything bad about them.

As far as your particular setup, it cant be any different than any other '79 F150 2wd with a 460.
 
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I have never owned a '79 F150 2wd 460 but I have read enough on here that your best bet with 460 headers is from L&L Products. As far as form, fit, and function, I haven't ever heard anything bad about them.

As far as your particular setup, it cant be any different than any other '79 F150 2wd with a 460.
I've heard good things about L&L. My main concern is making a set headers fit because there's not even a 1/8 of an inch of room between the steering box and exhaust manifold
 
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I got a set of Hedman 89140. They are chassis exit. They're inexpensive and they fit good. Got about 5/16" between #7 tube and steering box.
 
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