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I have a 70 F-350 w the 360 and I was looking at getting long tubes but I hear how bad they are to install and aren’t gonna make a huge difference for me, I know the 360 is not gonna be anywhere near fast but I just want my motor to be running a little healthier with a budget friendly option as I am a broke high schooler, I’ve heard some people to keep stock manifolds and just do a dual exhaust also so I’m thinking about that. Gimme your thoughts!
Last edited by HaydenR88; May 28, 2026 at 09:18 PM.
I wouldn't bother with headers on a stock 360. Dual exhaust will make it sound better, but it will cost you.
If it were me, I'd spend my money on making sure all components are working well. Rebuild your carb, maybe update your ignition system. Once you get the motor working at it's peak, then start looking at upgrades.
Hedders and duals all the way out with a good set of mufflers will definitely make a difference.
next you can upgrade the ignition, you can buy a new hei distributor off of ebay, or you can do a pertronix conversion.
The problem with adding headers on your type of engine “FE” version is breaking off the top bolts in the heads then you will be in real trouble.
As already suggested leave the manifolds alone and add dual exhaust, good ignition and a 4 barrel aftermarket manifold with the matching carburetor. Edelbrock has good parts for your engine.
A 4 barrel and dual exhaust will wake your engine. I did those to my 68 when it was new and it made a difference.
What is the overall condition of the truck? Are the brakes good, does it run well, does the trans work as it should? Make sure all the safety related items are functioning as well as they can before jumping into to mods. I know this is the toughest part as we all want our trucks to be cool and sound great, but make sure you have the basics down first.
Take this from someone that did the cool first before the boring stuff. My first truck was like that, spent a lot of time fixing things and not driving it. But it had a cool exhaust and pretty wheels and did look good sitting in the driveway.
Hard as they are to install, and the "header blues" from now on, I'd do it
All the Ford racing factory stuff had a header of some sort
I beat and ground a set of hooker super comps on mine, took a week to install, and my heads were fresh from the machine shop with good bolt holes
You use some big heat when you try to remove your bolts (Oxy acetylene torch)
Look at a lemans 427 picture or a 427 cammer FE
You need to start somewhere to get performance, and the exhaust is one of the easiest, as hard as it may be
I love looking at this 700+HP monster
Hi,
If you do choose to go the header route..... I would avoid the long tube style. You will thank me the 1st time you have to change the Starter.
I just removed my long tubes and replaced them with Sanderson Shorty's for this very reason.
Also, you can install the Shorty's without pulling the engine. I have heard that long tubes can be installed with the engine in place but I call bull-***** ;-)
I installed my hooker headers (30 yrs ago) without pulling the engine. I can even get the starter off/on with them in place. All depends on how the headers are shaped. Very hit and miss.
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