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    Classic Inlines Performance out of biz? Recommendations 4 headers?

    I tried to contact Classic Inlines Performance in Mesa Arizona, their number has been disconnected.

    Anybody have any knowledge of what happened to them?

    I need a set of headers for my Ford 200 inline six, does anyone have any other recommendations?

    My exhaust manifold is cracking in many places and time to replace it so I figure I'll go with a header.

    Did you notice an improvement with ONLY a header upgrade?

    If your bolts holding the factory ex. manifold were rusted, how did you remove them? I've watched youtube vids on how to do so and wonder if others were successful with any of the methods for removing frozen rusted header bolts. Thank you.

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    Owner died..

    Supposedly the business was being sold, but so far its been 6 months or so and its stuck in limbo.
    Nathan and Jen Cooper
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    63 Super deluxe squire wagon "Mayble"
    * this spot is vacant for future project*

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    Clifford is where the headers came from - I think even from CI:

    http://www.shop.cliffordperformance....up-53-0186.htm

    Getting out broken studs or even stuck studs, is fun. Soak them good with Kroil or PB Blaster - or whatever else you like - and be careful. If already broken, with the head still on, you'll learn new curse words you never knew existed.

    I did notice some improvement with headers, but it may have been that it sounded better and I equated that as a performance boost. You know, like when you put cards in your bike spokes. Or when you ran like BatMan did with you fingers pointing straight out. You were sure these things made you faster.

    Roger Moore

    63 "Flarechero"
    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    Thanks for the replies. One way or another I need a new exhaust manifold. Thanks for the recommendations on removing header bolts. I'll post a reply when I am running the new set up and give some feedback.

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    Out of curiosity, I looked up the weight of the original factory log exhaust manifold, it says 15 pounds on the FALCON PARTS website. That seems unusually light.

    Have either of you noticed, was the header assembly lighter or heavier than the original factory cast iron exhaust manifold?

    I may go to the factory manifold because I see I may have issues with getting an exhaust system made to hook up to the two outlets on the Clifford header, translation: $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$...

    Whereas if I buy the factory log style, I only have to bolt my current exhaust up to it, case closed, and it will cost less than half the price of the header.

    Anyway, just wondering if you noticed whether the Clifford header was lighter or heavier than the factory log exhaust manifold. Thanks

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    I have the single out version, which they have not offered since not soon after I bought mine in 1998. It's not light though and I suspect a dual collector version would be heavier still by a pound or two, not to mention the adapter to get it to dual-into-one on the exhaust pipe side.

    I have 2, maybe 3, 6'r exhaust manifolds in my shed. One, I know, came off my Ranchero motor when it was a 200-6. It has a broken ear on the rear-most bolt hole, but I used a thick washer and it held tight. It uses the doughnut gasket. I believe I have one with a flat flange too. As a club member - you can have either or both of them if you come and get them.
    Roger Moore

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    powered by: 347ci stroker | Tremec T5 | 8" 3:45 TracLoc rear



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    Classic Inlines

    I too wanted to get some stuff from Classic Inlines. Their website is still up. I was about to place an order, but had a question, so decided to call. The number is disconnected. I was afraid to enter my CC number after that.

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    FWIW, here's what's posted at FordSix Performance with respect to Classic Inlines website:

    As most of you know. Since Mike (AzCoupe) passed away. No one has access to the classicinlines.com website. If you try to place an order from the website, it will get lost in cyberspace.

    Please email nocancr@msn.com if you're looking for products

    Also, please be patient. Does10s and his wife are handling everything as time permits.
    This comment was posted by the assistant admin on 9.30.15
    Phil

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    Thanks, Phil. I decided last night to throw caution to the wind and place an order there, since I couldn't find what I was looking for anywhere else at a reasonable price. Interestingly, I did get an order confirmation - although that appears to be from the credit card processor. From what you're saying, that may not make it through to Does10s. I'll follow up with an email to the address you provided.

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    Classic Inlines

    I saw this article yesterday that says Classic Inlines has been purchased by a new owner and the performance cylinder head is back in production.

    The article starts out saying: "Since the first Mustangs and Falcons ...."
    It would be more correct to say: "Since the first Falcons and Mustangs ...."

    http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthu...2AZ?ocid=ientp
    Dennis Pierson
    Tampa, FL
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    '63 Futura Hardtop (260, Ford-O-Matic, bench seat)

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    Quote Originally Posted by ew1usnr View Post
    I saw this article yesterday that says Classic Inlines has been purchased by a new owner and the performance cylinder head is back in production.

    The article starts out saying: "Since the first Mustangs and Falcons ...."
    It would be more correct to say: "Since the first Falcons and Mustangs ...."

    http://www.msn.com/en-us/autos/enthu...2AZ?ocid=ientp
    Thank you Ew1, that was an informative article. It quoted the weights of the iron and alloy heads as being 46 pounds and 26 pounds respectively. That actually sounds light for the iron head.

    It will be interesting to see what kind of performance Falcon owners get with this head and a mild build, meaning nothing more than a header, a two barrel carb, and nothing more or just inexpensive mods.

    It would be nice if the above provides at least a 40 hp boost and 50 ft lb of torque, that should wake up a little Falcon.

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