Headers on a F250
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Headers on a F250
Hi
I have a F250 from 71 with a C6 tran, P/S, 2 WD and a 460engine and I'm looking for some headers for it.
I called JEGS, but no help from them. They have headers for 74-78, but was not sure if they will fit my truck. He had a side note saying " change of fram rails"
Where and who make headers there will bolt on my truck?
Thanks Jim
I have a F250 from 71 with a C6 tran, P/S, 2 WD and a 460engine and I'm looking for some headers for it.
I called JEGS, but no help from them. They have headers for 74-78, but was not sure if they will fit my truck. He had a side note saying " change of fram rails"
Where and who make headers there will bolt on my truck?
Thanks Jim
Posting Guru
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 1,230
Likes: 0
From: East Flat Rock NC
Welcome to (FTE)!
I think they should work from the 74-78, because any time that I have put
headers on 351w trucks 65-72 I would order the headers for a 73-79,they
always fit good! Maybe some one else will ring in and say for sure. The frame
in the front is the same 65-78.
Wally Wo
I think they should work from the 74-78, because any time that I have put
headers on 351w trucks 65-72 I would order the headers for a 73-79,they
always fit good! Maybe some one else will ring in and say for sure. The frame
in the front is the same 65-78.
Wally Wo
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 24,552
Likes: 74
From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
Hi Jim, There was no change of frame rails in the engine bay. The reason there is no listing for it, is because Ford didn't install a 460 in your year truck. The engine bay compartment is the same from 65 to 79 for the 2wd. The 74-79 headers should fit. IMHO
John
John
Elder User
Joined: Jul 2004
Posts: 920
Likes: 0
From: Westminster, Colorado
Be ready to replace your starter every 6 to 9 months! The Headers simply Cook the starter....even with the thermal racing blanket, I cooked another. I have just decided to accept it as part of "regular maintenance." lol!
Freshman User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
I have owned my truck for 5 years with headers and have never had a problem with a starter cooking, I'm not disputing what you say, Unimog005, but I have never had a problem with this. Also, beware of Dynomax headers, they're cheap but you get what you pay for. When I got them, the paint had been badly chipped and scrapped during shipping. And ever after a repaint, the original paint still lifted right off. If you have the cash I would suggest getting a good set of cermaic coated ones, as it will save you a lot of hastle in the long run. Just my 2 cents.
Thread Starter
|
New User
Joined: Jan 2005
Posts: 3
Likes: 0
Hi and Thanks to all you guy's
I was looking at some Hedmans Hedders at JEG's, but as jowilkersay Ford did not make trucks with the 460 in 71 and then no listing.
Summit recommende me to give Hedman a call and all I got was they didn't know and if it fit they like to know.
One more time thanks guy's
Jim
I was looking at some Hedmans Hedders at JEG's, but as jowilkersay Ford did not make trucks with the 460 in 71 and then no listing.
Summit recommende me to give Hedman a call and all I got was they didn't know and if it fit they like to know.
One more time thanks guy's
Jim
Fleet Owner
Joined: Jun 1999
Posts: 24,552
Likes: 74
From: Creedmoor, North Carolina
Originally Posted by MrHorsepower868
I have owned my truck for 5 years with headers and have never had a problem with a starter cooking, I'm not disputing what you say, Unimog005, but I have never had a problem with this. Also, beware of Dynomax headers, they're cheap but you get what you pay for. When I got them, the paint had been badly chipped and scrapped during shipping. And ever after a repaint, the original paint still lifted right off. If you have the cash I would suggest getting a good set of cermaic coated ones, as it will save you a lot of hastle in the long run. Just my 2 cents.
John
Trending Topics
Freshman User
Joined: Jun 2004
Posts: 33
Likes: 0
I have a 70' F-250 with a 390, so I don't know why I haven't had a problem yet, maybe just luck. Has anyone found a solution to the starter cooking problem? I know Unimog005 mentioned a starter thermal blanket, but maybe some thermal header/exhaust wrapping would work, it's supposed to increase power too-anyone have any experience with this?
FTE Stories
Ford Trucks for Ford Truck Enthusiasts
Top 6 Best Deals Available on New Fords & Lincolns Right Now
Brett Foote
This Hennessey Takes the Expedition Tremor's Off-Roading Capability to the Next Level
Verdad Gallardo
Top 10 Fords at 2026 Carlisle Ford Nationals
Joe Kucinski
3 Best / 3 Worst Parts of Modern Ford Ownership
Brett Foote
10 Amazing Upgrades That Solve Common Ford Truck Owner Headaches
Pouria Savadkouei
Every 2026 Ford Engine Explained
Brett Foote
10 Ugly Ford Trucks That We Still Kinda Love
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Every Truck Owner NEEDS (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
Rezvani's Latest Post-Apocalyptic Monster Is a Ford F-150 Raptor Underneath
Verdad Gallardo
New User
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 8
Likes: 0
headers
Hey gang,
I am putting a 460 in my 68 and I had no end of trouble finding headers to fit. The steering box was in the way. Finally hooked up with L & L products and they got me a set that should do the trick.
I am putting a 460 in my 68 and I had no end of trouble finding headers to fit. The steering box was in the way. Finally hooked up with L & L products and they got me a set that should do the trick.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
broozerthehoundog
1987 - 1996 F150 & Larger F-Series Trucks
10
May 18, 2010 04:58 PM