Headers for 302
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Headers for 302
Has anybody had any experience putting stock Mustang headers on an F-150? (My truck is a '92)
Someone gave me these & I have a couple exhaust leaks I need to take care of anyway - they look like a quick replacement & they've got to be an improvement over the stock exhaust manifolds!
I'd appreciate any heads up or advice on this.
I'll let you all know how it turns out................
Someone gave me these & I have a couple exhaust leaks I need to take care of anyway - they look like a quick replacement & they've got to be an improvement over the stock exhaust manifolds!
I'd appreciate any heads up or advice on this.
I'll let you all know how it turns out................
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No gaskets on exhaust manifolds!!
Well, no headers on this truck (at least not yet). Mustang Headers are NOT a bolt on option - unless you're good with a welder & a bender!
I got the exhaust manifold gaskets changed and I can really tell a difference!
Actually - I should say I put on gaskets. There were no gaskets between the block & manifold - no wonder it leaked!!!!
Is this normal?? for all Fords??
Are headers (with gaskets!) a worthwhile investment for an F-150 with a 302?
I got the exhaust manifold gaskets changed and I can really tell a difference!
Actually - I should say I put on gaskets. There were no gaskets between the block & manifold - no wonder it leaked!!!!
Is this normal?? for all Fords??
Are headers (with gaskets!) a worthwhile investment for an F-150 with a 302?
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Not with a 302 yet, but I put Hedman TEMS shorties on my 351, picked up a noticeable amount of power and getting an extra MPG now 
They were a cakewalk on the drivers side, on the pass. side make sure the back bolt is the first one you put in, you may have to dent the primary a little more than they did to get the bolt to fit well (I did, no flow hurt when you look down the opening...), you need to be able to have the bolt able to be straight and sticking halfway out of the flange. Mine the bolt wasn't straight in, so I couldn't thread it.
They were a cakewalk on the drivers side, on the pass. side make sure the back bolt is the first one you put in, you may have to dent the primary a little more than they did to get the bolt to fit well (I did, no flow hurt when you look down the opening...), you need to be able to have the bolt able to be straight and sticking halfway out of the flange. Mine the bolt wasn't straight in, so I couldn't thread it.
