Full length vs hugger headers
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Full length vs hugger headers
Here I am asking another question (y'all are probably getting tired of me haha) so I'm wanting to put headers on my '79 f150 2wd. I was gonna put fender exits on but the steering gear box is in the way so I'm either gonna have to go with full length frame exits or hugger headers. What are the pros and cons of each and advantages that they have over each other?
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That's why I was thinking huggers. I need as close to the engine block as I can get
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I've been thinking about adding headers to my 2wd f150 as well and share the same concerns. I don't want to tear everything apart and buy a $600 set of headers for my 351m to find out they won't work because of the steering box.
There is almost no info on the web about this particular application.
There is almost no info on the web about this particular application.
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I've been thinking about adding headers to my 2wd f150 as well and share the same concerns. I don't want to tear everything apart and buy a $600 set of headers for my 351m to find out they won't work because of the steering box.
There is almost no info on the web about this particular application.
There is almost no info on the web about this particular application.
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It's not a very good picture but this is my main concern. The steering box (not original) is butted up against the exhaust manifold. I'm not sure if a set of long tube headers will fit but I'm hoping huggers will. I'd rather have long tubes just not sure if they'd fit. What do y'all think?
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I'm not sure if their true block huggers but I've found "huggers" on eBay. They may just be shortys that their calling huggers
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I'm using full length headers on my 390....2.5 in exhaust. No pinching cutting or weird angles. I know it's not a 460 but I thought I'd throw that out there in case some of those peeps pop on and ask the same about their engines.
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I like the sound of that...who made em?
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The full length should have some torque advantage over the shorties but either is much better than manifolds.
If you find "shorties" or "huggers" that are well made and package well in the engine compartment sounds like a good plan to me. Fighting tight fit, overheated captured in place starters and leaks is not good for long term fun.
Also, ceramic coating inside and out really helps keep heat under control in the engine compartment if that is an option.
If you find "shorties" or "huggers" that are well made and package well in the engine compartment sounds like a good plan to me. Fighting tight fit, overheated captured in place starters and leaks is not good for long term fun.
Also, ceramic coating inside and out really helps keep heat under control in the engine compartment if that is an option.
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Check out Stan's Headers.
I bought my set from him for my 390 and they fit like a glove and very tight to the block.
I checked their website and they also make them for the 460. He is also very knowledgeable and should be able to answer a lot of your questions.
I bought my set from him for my 390 and they fit like a glove and very tight to the block.
I checked their website and they also make them for the 460. He is also very knowledgeable and should be able to answer a lot of your questions.
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