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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 09:59 PM
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So does anybody know ,I 'm changing from the 390 to a 302 in my '73
F100 4x4--I'm thinking I would like some of those EZ to deal with "shorty" headers to make the exhaust routing easier...Am I going to bar-b-que my starter like I did 2x with the 390 and do I need that silly insulation wrapper on there or will there be a decent clearance? I don't want to have to go back in there for a while once she's rumblin' again...dig?
 
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 10:29 PM
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I've heard that the high-torque ministarters are better suited for use with headers. Also, you may be able to buy or fabricate a heat shield for the starter.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2002 | 10:41 PM
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[updated:LAST EDITED ON 19-Sep-02 AT 11:42 PM (EST)]rather than the shorties, go with the stock manifolds. You'll eliminate the heating problem, and there is really no performance gains with shorties over stock.

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Old Sep 22, 2002 | 03:45 PM
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Only about 15hp difference.
 
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