1 5/8" primary Tri-Ys that clear PS?

[65ShelbyClone]

I'm shopping for headers and was thinking of getting some Tri-Ys, but I cant find any that have 1 5/8" primaries. 1 1/2" headers will work, but IMO wont be optimal. Clearing the power steering without a bracket is important too, if even possible. I also need them to clear clutch linkage. If this is impossible for whatever reason, I'll just remove the PS and get some Hooker Comps.

 

[SoCalCruising]

http://www.dougsheaders.com/application_guides/manufacturer.cfm?id=8

They say "may require PS bracket". They are 1 5/8 primary, 2" secondary, 2 1/2 collector. I have a set on my '66 (manual steering, sorry). Great fit.

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Thanks for the info. I seem to recall someone saying Patriots fit without a bracket despite saying it's needed, but they are also 1 1/2".

 

[84convertablegt]

Thanks for the info. I seem to recall someone saying Patriots fit without a bracket despite saying it's needed, but they are also 1 1/2".

Not true, i have patriots with 1 1/2" to 2 1/2" collectors and they do not clear without the bracket. actually, even with the bracket there was some serious rubbing issues to where i had to take a hammer and dimple the collector on the drivers side header

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Things are looking bad for my power steering then.

 

[MitchGT]

worse still is that the hookers might not fit all that well. I bought some Hookers and both the stock steering linkage and a rack and pinion set up both hit it. Since they are ceramic coated, I cant even cut off the offending tube and weld another on without having it look incredibly lame.

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Well, I had Comps on my '65 with manual steering and the only problem was ground clearance....If my '68 chassis is anything like it, I would expect them to fit the same way.

 

[Strokedd66]

Chek out FPA (Ford Powertrain Applications) www.fordpowertrain.com

They aint cheep, but they've got good stuff

 

[65ShelbyClone]

Do you have any pictures of your Dougs, either from the bay or under the car? Since they have a different header for manuals and automatics, I'm concerned that yours clear the PS because they dont worry about a clutch z-bar.

I'm in a tight spot. I dont want Tri-Ys if I have to ditch the PS to use them and its seems that I may have to buy a set in order to find out. I prefer 4 into 1 headers if I have a choice.