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Jul 31, 2004 | 11:03 PM

broncobran68

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Shorty Headers

Anybody runnin summit shorty headers on their 5.0. Are they any good? What other shorties are you guys runnin.

Jul 31, 2004 | 11:45 PM

xltlariat87

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i had a set on an '85 f-150 i had, had no trouble with the summit headers.

Aug 1, 2004 | 10:06 AM

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I'm running Ford motorsport shorties and like them alot, they are made of 409 stainless steel and should last a long time. They cost a bit more but to me they are worth it.

Aug 1, 2004 | 10:21 AM

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I have heard nothing but horror stories with Summit branded products. I would hold out for a name brand, higher quality set.

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Aug 1, 2004 | 12:21 PM

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From: Grand forks nd

will mustang shortys fit on my 87 302 pickup

Aug 1, 2004 | 12:23 PM

WhëëlMå1

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They should bolt up (Because a 302 is a 302 is a 302), but there is no guarantee they will bolt to your Y pipe (probably wont in fact). Why not just buy an application specific set of headers, and have no worries about fitment?

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Aug 1, 2004 | 04:05 PM

watts85af

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that is what i was planning on but i ran across some cheap ones for a mustang

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Feb 3, 2005 | 08:58 AM

Fair 96

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Originally Posted by broncobran68

the summit ones seem to be built heavier (thicker flanges and pipes) than any of the other cheap ones. I need somethin under $200.

Did you ever get a set of summit headers and if so how did you make out with them??

Feb 3, 2005 | 03:35 PM

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broncobran68

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Did you ever get a set of summit headers and if so how did you make out with them??

Yeah i got some. They are actually made by pace setter. The bolts loosen up every once in a while but thats normal. When I put them in they didn't quite bolt up to my stock y-pipe. I had to saw it in half by the tranny and weld it back together to relieve some tension to get them to bolt to the collectors. Also they have 02 bungs in them that you need to plug and weld.

Feb 3, 2005 | 07:40 PM

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Yeah i got some.

Thanks alot for the reply , did you have any noticeacle power increase..??

Feb 7, 2005 | 10:22 AM

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Thanks alot for the reply , did you have any noticeacle power increase..??

It's kinda tough to tell. At first I thought I could tell but I also changed my head gaskets and had my heads milled so that may have contributed to it. You can definetly feel that they flow better though.

Feb 7, 2005 | 10:42 AM

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Thanks alot I appreciate it...

Feb 9, 2005 | 08:49 PM

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From: Roland, Ar

I just ordered a set of Flowtech "shorty" headers part# 91627FLT for my '89 F150 w/302 can I use any trpe of loctite product on the bolts or is there to much heat that will cause problems later on. I also have some spray CopperKote that i used on a steal headgasket, can I use this on the gaskets for a better seal?