- Oct 14, 2003
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Hey guys, on another project of mine, a 1995 Mustang, I purchased a set of long tubes headers, where the fitment left a lot to be desired. So now that it is time to get headers for my current project, a 67 coupe, its like starting from square one all over again.
I would prefer long tubes, but maybe that is not the answer. I have been scowering the message boards for advise on long tube headers. I have a mild 347 (roller block) backed by a late model bellhousing and T5 with a Modern Driveline external hydraulic clutch. I would love to have 1 3/4 primaries but my AFR 185 heads were not drilled with the wide pattern, so the primaries would need to be pinched down to fit, making access to header bolts a pain, even with the little-headed ARP bolts.
The main questions I would like to answered is which headers have fit well, where did you get them, what did you do to make them fit, and what to did you do when they didn't?
I was really starting to like FPA stepped headers over JBA and Hooker due recommended fit and how well the tuck up to the body, but after reading some posts on how the owner's attitude turns if you have problems, I'm not so sure. Maybe order a set from summit or jegs would be better so I have a better chance at resolution if something goes wrong?
Sorry for the long post, but this subject has been weighing on me. So what you you think.
Thanks.
I would prefer long tubes, but maybe that is not the answer. I have been scowering the message boards for advise on long tube headers. I have a mild 347 (roller block) backed by a late model bellhousing and T5 with a Modern Driveline external hydraulic clutch. I would love to have 1 3/4 primaries but my AFR 185 heads were not drilled with the wide pattern, so the primaries would need to be pinched down to fit, making access to header bolts a pain, even with the little-headed ARP bolts.
The main questions I would like to answered is which headers have fit well, where did you get them, what did you do to make them fit, and what to did you do when they didn't?
I was really starting to like FPA stepped headers over JBA and Hooker due recommended fit and how well the tuck up to the body, but after reading some posts on how the owner's attitude turns if you have problems, I'm not so sure. Maybe order a set from summit or jegs would be better so I have a better chance at resolution if something goes wrong?
Sorry for the long post, but this subject has been weighing on me. So what you you think.
Thanks.