I agree - shorty's may be the way to go. Also, if you get long-tube, you might get away with leaving one side partly bolted down and lifting the other side. We did that on Gene's when we found we couldn't insert the motor past them both headers at the same time.
Go to love the internet. Thanks for all the input, and I think a set of shorty's are in my future. I can get them bare for less and coat them myself. Thanks everyone! I am happy again.
Steve, CJPONYPARTS has tri-y headers that look to be made for you. They're listed as coming from Scott Drake, but don't know who makes them. They're $152 right now with free shipping. Here's the link.....
Thanks Gene I will be looking at those real hard today.
John those ones you posted about, do you have a part number by chance?? I would like to look into those real hard as well. If they both fit then I just need to decide long or short???
Thanks again guys...
That is tonight's research. I only have about 2.5 inches clearance between the engine and the inner fenders!!! Hopefully I can find the specs I need on both sets. I am leaning towards the shorty's but we will see..
John if you get a chance could you measure the distance your header stick out away from the engine? PLEEEASe. Those ones from Scott Drake are too wide to fit in my application. They showed 3.5" from flange to the edge of the pipes. I don't have that much room. I did measure a set of stock manifolds and they will clear but i would rather run a header. Thanks Steve...
Steve - I did do some looking into this last night myself and the Mustang headers and the Falcon headers (in the brand that have both - Dougs) do have differing part numbers. So I would go with known "fits a Falcon" models. I saw long tube headers on Summit too, but the shortys would be far easier to fit. HP differences notwithstanding, I think unless you are building a race motor - who cares.
My thoughts exactly. I will run the stock manifolds if I have to. I am not worried about horsepower. A good 302 will push the delivery just fine. I am building a cruiser not a race car. Reliability and drive ability are what matter for me... Hopefully some decent gas mileage too. Thanks for the input...
Steve they are about 2.25- 2.50" from the spring towers.... I had to dent the drivers side a little by the steering box, but my box is not a falcon so it's a little larger....jh
I agree with all of the above, as mine were an easy (?) bolt-in, I have to admit I was going for the bling as much as anything. I too, want just a cruiser motor. I'll never be racing it (though I suspect my right foot may find itself on the floor once in a while).
Last edited by SmithKid; February 29th, 2012 at 10:58 AM.
Gene Smith
Fredrickson, WA
'65 Ranchero Deluxe
302, EFI, 4-Spd
Granada Discs
Ok everyone here is the new plan. After Roger came over with the "Flarechero" and we did some work on Bill's Mustang, I have decided to go with the rat rod look for now. My painter flaked out on me after I had done a bunch of work for him. I am tired of waiting and I need this car on the road this summer.
So after much discussion and contemplation, I will paint the inside color and go semi-flat (7777) on the outside. Cars have been sold and parts are on order so an assembly party will be in the works soon.
Lauries catering service will be on hand for food and drink. I hope to make this all happen in the next few weeks. I will keep you all posted. Thanks Steve...
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