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69Stang302

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I have a 1969 Mustang with a stock 302-2v motor. I also have a pair of used GT40P head with headers that I would like to use. Does anyone know if I can use my stock head bolts? Or, will I have to buy the Ford# M-6065-D289 bolts for $100+ bucks?
 

68_stanger

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You can use your old head bolts, allthough for peace of mind a new set can't hurt, as the old ones have 30+ years of stress on em.
 

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69Stang302 said:
I have a 1969 Mustang with a stock 302-2v motor. I also have a pair of used GT40P head with headers that I would like to use. Does anyone know if I can use my stock head bolts? Or, will I have to buy the Ford# M-6065-D289 bolts for $100+ bucks?
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Get some ARP Head studs. They are in that $100 range and hold better than bolts.
 

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Actually $ 75.95 at Summit

Part # ARP-154-4001

http://store.summitracing.com/defau...100&Ntk=PartSearch&Ntt=ARP-154-4001&x=19&y=15
 
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GT40P heads have different sparkplug location. You better check to make sure yoru exhaust bolts up correctly.
 

Glen's 1965 5.0

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I know headers are a PITA. If I do it again I will not use these heads. The decent price does not offset the extra cost for headers that fit.

FWIW.
 

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MAC makes the GT40P headers
 

68_stanger

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Yep, the MAC headers fit, no clearance issues to speak of, allthough I did have to use 90degree boots on the plug wires to clear. If your planning on buying headers anyways its no extra cost.
I don't know if these "special" headers will fit a "normal" set of heads or not.
 
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Hipo "k" mainifolds fit the heads and clear the plugs also, for those looking for a little sleeper look
 
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They also deliver excellant power/performance with NONE of the headaches of headers.
 
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Has anyone tried the 'P' heads with standard late 60s 289 / 302 exhaust manifolds, for plug clearance?

I got a great deal on a set of these heads, and am thinking of putting them on my 68 Cougar. Headers are a PITA to me as well, unless they are top-notch. I'm not impressed by the quality of MAC headers long-term. The only other specific 'P' headers for early cars I'm aware of are the set from Ford Powertrain App. for $399. OUCH.

thanks,
Ed N.
 
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