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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:29 PM
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By any stroke of luck, will 460 headers for a '77-'79 F250 fit my '83 460 F-250?

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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:35 PM
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I doubt it. The 73-79 trucks had solid axles while 80-86 trucks have TTB. That makes the front crossmember a lot wider which might make for some fitment issues. Also, I believe the frame on the older trucks were narrower than the newer ones again causing issues.

You could sell the headers you've got and get a set of Hedmans for your truck from Summit for $160.
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 02:48 PM
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Thanks for the input. BTW, I picked up a parts truck that's the same model and year as yours, except with a C6, to rob the 460 from. What's the scoop on that huge rear axle? Would this have a 205 transfer case or 208? Are the drivetrain parts from this truck worth anything?
 
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Old Mar 31, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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The scoop on the axle has something to do with the brakes. It's a load sensing armature that can tell when you have a heavy load and it proportions the rear brakes to work a little harder.

My truck has the T-19 4 speed, BW 1345 transfer case, Sterling 10.25" rear axle and Dana 50 TTB front axle. The drivetrains on these trucks are pretty stout. The c-6 is the best auto tranny out there IMO and the rear axle is outstanding. A lot of folks say that the Twin Traction Beam front axle is poo, but I haven't had any trouble with mine yet.
 
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