Flowtech headers, install on 65

[88dragtop]

Just thought I'd share my experience with these headers. I bought a set of p/n:32102 which are 1.5" primaries, 3" coll. I went with these on my current 3sp/future 5sp car because after much searching there didn't seem to be a definite combination that didn't have added cost of engine mounts or clearance issues and would fit both combos. For 220 they were the cheapest ceramic headers I could find so if they needed "adjustment" I wouldn't feel that bad. I also figured what I saved on headers I'd use to go hydraulic clutch over the cable. First off the ceramic coating wasn't good IMO, it appeared thin and dull in the areas where the primary tubes crossed near each other. The passenger side went in w/o issue so I knew that I would pay. I had to remove the Z-bar and the hearder fit into position fairly easily. Put in most of the bolts and it quickly became apparent because of the sharp turn of the primaries the rear most bolts on cyl 5 & 6 where not going in because they hit the tube. I had to remove all the bolts I'd put in and walk the header in with those 2 bolts first. I got the rest in but those 2 ended up digging into the side of the tube as I tightened them up. I had about an 1/8" of clearance on the passenger side and 5/8 or the drivers. It seemed ok revving the motor and not hitting. I probably should have loosened the mounts and tried to center it. Not sure if that would have improved the clearance but #2 & #3 tubes ended up dinging themselves on the shock tower. Looks like they should fit the T5 but I'll post back once that goes in. Glad I didn't spend more $ on headers and chose to go hydraulic. Car is manual steering/brakes

 

[DJCarbine]

I was thinking about doing the exact same thing, and I already have the t5 with stock zbar linkage installed. Autozone carries flowtech headers, I might run down and pick up a cheap set to see if they fit with my combo as well.

 

[88dragtop]

The painted ones are $95 and would probably look as good as these if you repainted them with that VHT high heat paint. I forgot to mention that I had to bend the Z-bar to clear the tubes also, both sides of it were spread apart by hammering it. I love "bolt-ons"
PS
I picked up 2 mph in the quarter because it now revs higher.