Header question
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Header question
Sorry for this not being a truck question, but I need the assistance of all you FE guru's.
I'm ever so slowly rebuilding my '68 Merc. Montego MX (torino), and have run into a wall trying to find headers for the 390. A guy at work told me that his '68 truck headers run very close to the block, and might just squeeze in there, but I haven't had a chance to look in there.
All opinions/advice/sources/lies/stories, anything ya' got, are welcome.
BFM
I'm ever so slowly rebuilding my '68 Merc. Montego MX (torino), and have run into a wall trying to find headers for the 390. A guy at work told me that his '68 truck headers run very close to the block, and might just squeeze in there, but I haven't had a chance to look in there.
All opinions/advice/sources/lies/stories, anything ya' got, are welcome.
BFM
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Header question
Sorry for this not being a truck question, but I need the assistance of all you FE guru's.
I'm ever so slowly rebuilding my '68 Merc. Montego MX (torino), and have run into a wall trying to find headers for the 390. A guy at work told me that his '68 truck headers run very close to the block, and might just squeeze in there, but I haven't had a chance to look in there.
All opinions/advice/sources/lies/stories, anything ya' got, are welcome.
BFM
I'm ever so slowly rebuilding my '68 Merc. Montego MX (torino), and have run into a wall trying to find headers for the 390. A guy at work told me that his '68 truck headers run very close to the block, and might just squeeze in there, but I haven't had a chance to look in there.
All opinions/advice/sources/lies/stories, anything ya' got, are welcome.
BFM
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From: Alabama
Header question
Hooker headers should still have the application. They only come in the super comps though and are pricey new. I found a set before used from a mustang restorer for $20.00. They were in great shape and went on a 67 coupe 6cyl to 390 GT conversion.
Looking back I would not wish that pain on anyone trying to install those headers. I mean I'm talking about cutting the flanges to individual tubes, disconnecting the front suspension, and the amazing amount of room you have to barely get a header bolt in there.
Oh my that was at least 7 years ago and I think I am going to have nightmares about it again.
good luck though
chris
79 f-150
79 mustang
Looking back I would not wish that pain on anyone trying to install those headers. I mean I'm talking about cutting the flanges to individual tubes, disconnecting the front suspension, and the amazing amount of room you have to barely get a header bolt in there.
Oh my that was at least 7 years ago and I think I am going to have nightmares about it again.
good luck though
chris
79 f-150
79 mustang
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Header question
I soooo much agree. i just finished installing a set of headers on my 77 F150 and it was such a pain. It took forever, I had to jack up the motor and disconnect everything, not to mention going through the wheel well just to get to some of the bolts. I have not noticed any performance or mileage increases, just louder exhaust that I had to weld up. I can only say if I had to do it all over again I would just stick with stock exhaust or maybe shorties. But then again, shorties cost a bunch....
wishing it were stock
wishing it were stock
