Header Fitment
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Header Fitment
I've found a source for affordable polished stainless long tubes, but they're made for '80-? F150s. I was wondering what changed from '79 (mine) to '80 underhood that would not allow them to work on the '79. Steering shaft location? Fenderwell clearances? Frame crossmember interference?
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Sorry, on edit: "79 long bed originally a 302- going 347 stroker, C6.
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Sorry, on edit: "79 long bed originally a 302- going 347 stroker, C6.
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That's what I was wondering. I talked with a guy that used some shorty Mustang headers (same brand) that were made for the '80's, on his '79 F150, but I definitely want the long tubes. These have got lazer cut 3/8 flanges, they're perfectly flat where they bolt to the head (less likely to leak) and the welding looks first-rate. I think there's an early '80-something at one of the used car lots in town- might have to go take a peek. I'll see if I can get some pics to compare, maybe pull a few measurements, and see what I can find. BTW, if anyone's interested in why I'm set on the long tubes, www.HEADERDESIGN.com has me convinced that shorties are a waste of money, AND can even hurt your fuel mileage.
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