Looking for headers
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2025
Posts: 6
Likes: 1
Looking for headers
OK I am swaping a 460 into my 1978 F 150 4x4. It currently has a 351m. I'm looking for a set of fender well exit headers. I can't seam to find anyone that makes them. I would appreciate any help you all could give . Such as brand, part number would be greatly appreciated.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,662
Likes: 1,063
From: Montana
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2025
Posts: 6
Likes: 1
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,662
Likes: 1,063
From: Montana
If you can find a donor vehicle that you can get those things it can be much less expensive, depending on what kind of deal you find. But just buying a bare 460 and swapping it in can be quite expensive.
The 351M/400 platform may have less options and $ per HP is more expensive to build than 429/460 engines, but when you account for all the extra things you need to make the swap work, often you'll find out you're money ahead to rebuild what you currently have in the truck or find a truck that already has what you want.
This isn't just specific to the 351M/400 to 460 swap. Converting to a different series engine in Ford trucks can require a lot of "little things" that are expensive or very difficult to source.
But if you have a wife willing to put in the OT then I say go for it!
Thread Starter
|
6th Gear
Joined: Mar 2025
Posts: 6
Likes: 1
I've got a line on a couple 460s that are complet in the in the truck. So I'll be going that route and getting a complete set up.
the main reason I'm looking at the 460 is because I'm going to stroke it to 545 CID.
the main reason I'm looking at the 460 is because I'm going to stroke it to 545 CID.
Fleet Mechanic
Joined: Mar 2013
Posts: 1,662
Likes: 1,063
From: Montana
In that case, building a 545, those headers are going to be one of the less expensive parts you will need to take full advantage of that much displacement. L&L sells ladder bars too, or at least used to. I am thinking you're going to need a set...
Moderator & parts slinger
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 50,241
Likes: 5,811
From: S/W Missouri, Polk county
X2 L&L pretty much the best show in town, been around for years.
Check out Mad Dog. https://maddogheaders.net/ford-headers
Check out Mad Dog. https://maddogheaders.net/ford-headers
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
wayfastwhitey187
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
1
Dec 14, 2009 07:32 PM
puddlejumper
1973 - 1979 F-100 & Larger F-Series Trucks
4
Oct 23, 2006 01:37 PM
