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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 06:53 PM
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i put this thread here instead of in the exhaust site because it will get answered better in here. when i go with the small block ford in my 49 f1 what header's will fit it. i would like to use full length header's on it.has anybody tryed them with stock frt end and stock steering box. i am also going to put power brake's on it.
if so what applacation were they made for.( i know i spelled that wrong ) thank's
 
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Old Jan 13, 2006 | 08:05 PM
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Its hard to tell without looking at your engine compartment. Often the concerns are the location of the steering box on the drivers side, starter on the passenger side and front suspension clearance. I've seen a lot of 49 etc running shorty headers and they seem to work nice. As for long headers, you may want to look into the Tri Y's or headers from an early Mustang. Unfortunately, it's trial and error unless your custom making the headers. I'm running Sanderson shorties, and those were the only ones I found that would work for my setup. Good luck.
 
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Old Jan 14, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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I have the Thunderbird Products block huggers in my SBF-powered '45 pickup & my SBF-powered '60 panel and am well pleased with them. Available from Parr Automotive as part number THU8427 @ $124.95 plain. Also avail coated or chromed.

Mike
 
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