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Old May 31, 2005 | 12:09 AM
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Headers?

Please don't shoot me down to bad

I am going to put headers on my 390 while it is out

Which would be better long tube headers or shorty headers?


and wich would be the best for a 1969 F-100 truck?




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Old May 31, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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longtubes all the way!
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 12:09 PM
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ok longtube

why? would they give me more Hp then shorty?


what will clear a 390 in a truck?


what type of headers do you have kurt on you 390?
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 12:18 PM
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Depends, which headers you choose and which truck you have.
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 12:49 PM
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i have a 1969 F-100 with a 390 and a 4 speed
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 05:36 PM
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Street truck? Any towing planned? Any mods to the motor?
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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rebuild motor kit FEM-MKP601N-311
Melling HV Oil pump MEL-M57HV replacing SV pump with HV pump just for safety
ARP Oil Drive Shaft ARP-154-7902
ARP Rod bolts ARP-155-6002
Summit Double roller timing chain
SUM-G6608
Crane Cam CRN-343941
Edelbrock Performer RPM intake
EDL-7105
Holley Carb HLY-0-80508S

and ported heads
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 07:20 PM
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Any of the name brand headers is the way to go. Try here:

http://www.jegs.com/cgi-bin/ncommerc...17&prmenbr=361
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 08:11 PM
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and you have to install the headers after the engine is in from under the truck go to www.summitracing.com i bought dynomax headers for 120.00 with shipping and come with all bolts and gaskets
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 09:22 PM
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Long tubes will be a bigger improvement, especially with ported heads. I ran into one header(Dynomax coated) issue with my '66 with MT. The clutch release fork hit the collector, I had to modify the fork(picture in gallery) to clear. You might not have that problem in your '69.
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 10:46 PM
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Originally Posted by bshackelford711
what type of headers do you have kurt on you 390?
Sorry for the delay, memorial day obligations.

Anyway, on my '70 F100 I have Hedman headers. They work ok. If I had it to do again however, I'd spend the extra $$$ and get the ceramic coated units.
 
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Old May 31, 2005 | 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by ford390gashog
and you have to install the headers after the engine is in from under the truck go to www.summitracing.com i bought dynomax headers for 120.00 with shipping and come with all bolts and gaskets
My 73' F250 w/390 the headman headers went in bolted up to the engine. It was tight and would have been easier with help, but I got them in by myself with out to much hassle. I also had the bellhousing and starter mounted up.



Jordan
 

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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 01:22 AM
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Jordan you are going to make me cry. I want my 390 back running so bad but soon it will be

Kurt and to everyone i hope that you all had a good holiday.


Kurt why would you get the ceramic coated?
 
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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Yep Nice Truck there Jordan....Nice looking Build going in it..I like the Coronet sitting in there too.. I have just the 440 in my old Motorhome to go in that!!

Russ
 
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Old Jun 1, 2005 | 08:55 AM
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The coated headers retain heat in the pipes which helps improve exhaust flow, it keeps the engine bay a little cooler and the pipes do not rust out.
3 reasons for coated headers!!
 
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