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Old Sep 23, 2003 | 05:51 PM
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Is anyone outthere able to tell me why companies keep telling me that full length headers won't work on a '94 f-150 with 5 speed man? i'm replacing my I6 with a 302 and would like to put a set of headers on it. partly for power, and partly because both manifolds i got with the engine are cracked. any reasons why they wouldn't work would be more than i have right now! tahnks in advance.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 11:25 AM
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full length headers on 302

I think it has a lot to do with not modifying the factory exhaust because it has emissions junk like O2 sensor & cats. I think you can get full length headers for 80-86 trucks, these should be able to clear the body & frame ok, only thing to check clearance is the hydraulic line to the clutch, and by the fuel filter/pump on the driver side of the frame.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 02:36 PM
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loudfords,

i plan on running a full aftermarket exhaust, (no cats, sshhh), and it will all be custom bent. will the everything still run smooth if i remove the o2? i know that you can buy collectors with o2 fittings, so would these be a good idea? sort of nieve to emmision junk. any words of wisdom would be greatly appreciated. sounds good so far though...
 
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 03:21 PM
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You will want the oxygen sensor. Without it, the computer doesn't know what to do with the fuel mixture.
 
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Old Sep 24, 2003 | 04:35 PM
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i kind of thought that it was necessary but wasn't sure. thank you for the info. i'll have to give 'er a try and see how it goes.
 
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