New engine, header question
Thread Starter
|
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Aug 2014
Posts: 1,729
Likes: 50
From: Charleston, SC
New engine, header question
I know this has been talked about before many times, but I can't seem to find a thread that applies to my particular situation.
I'm nearly ready to drop a new engine in my 68 F-250, 2wd, manual steering. I have removed the aux gas tank. This is a 410 FE built for torque with stock iron heads. I'm thinking of running 2.5" dual exhaust (I don't like loud exhaust) but I'm open to suggestions if that seems too restrictive.
I'm looking at ceramic coated headers:
Sanderson shorties, 3" collectors, at $615 - The Sandersons seem to be favorites, from the threads I've read, but they're a little pricey.
Flowtech long tubes 2.5" collectors at $420 - Is there any reason I shouldn't go for the cheaper Flowtechs?
Any recommendations from experience?
I'm nearly ready to drop a new engine in my 68 F-250, 2wd, manual steering. I have removed the aux gas tank. This is a 410 FE built for torque with stock iron heads. I'm thinking of running 2.5" dual exhaust (I don't like loud exhaust) but I'm open to suggestions if that seems too restrictive.
I'm looking at ceramic coated headers:
Sanderson shorties, 3" collectors, at $615 - The Sandersons seem to be favorites, from the threads I've read, but they're a little pricey.
Flowtech long tubes 2.5" collectors at $420 - Is there any reason I shouldn't go for the cheaper Flowtechs?
Any recommendations from experience?
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 3,554
Likes: 442
This thread might have what your looking for
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...3-exhaust.html
https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...3-exhaust.html
Laughing Gas
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 960
Likes: 10
From: Victoria (North Saanich)
I ran Headman headers on my 410 - with a 4WD there were a few different fitment issues than a 2WD, but I think the ones I had work for both 4WD and 2WD. I did have mine ceramic coated, but sadly could not use them with the 445 I build because the heads had CJ ports and were larger than the exhaust flange, plus used 4 bolts.
Nothing wrong with the cheap ones except the flanges are a little thinner. If you use good gaskets, or double gasket them (as we did) they won't leak, although the flanges were bent a little after I torqued them down.
Nothing wrong with the cheap ones except the flanges are a little thinner. If you use good gaskets, or double gasket them (as we did) they won't leak, although the flanges were bent a little after I torqued them down.
Cargo Master
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 2,249
Likes: 303
From: Kenner,La.
Headers
The main fitment problem is usually on the passenger side where the collector terminates over the crossmember.
Get a muffler shop to make up a ball socket connection. I have used that style door when I had a 460 in my 68 and with the present Coyote set up.
Get a muffler shop to make up a ball socket connection. I have used that style door when I had a 460 in my 68 and with the present Coyote set up.
Logistics Pro
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 3,554
Likes: 442
Here is a article that shows the stands.
fordification.com/tech/powersteering.htm
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Buzz44
FE & FT Big Block V8 (332, 352, 360, 390, 406, 410, 427, 428)
4
Dec 11, 2011 04:56 PM
