header?? for 69&70 owners

[dartthower]

before anyone jumps on me i did a search,but didnt find what i was looking for.i have a 69 mach1 393 stroker.i need a set of headers.what do you guys think are a good set.i'm looking for ease of install and best flow rate.shorties or long tube?thanks chris

 

[Sicarius428]

Hooker Super Comps ceramic coated. If you do get them you will need a power steering adapter to get the ram to sit lower... if you have power steering that is.
Kevin

 

[dartthower]

thanks

thanks kevin.will the super comps bolt right up or will they need some modifacations to fit?i've heard of some horror stories about trying to put on headers.

 

[projectstang]

Ok, I personally haven't tried this, but I've heard from a very reliable ford friend about this site. Ajusa.com You can order your headers and specify your engine size, automatic or manual, etc. and these ceramic coated, pre-bent headers will be sent to your door for about $360 shipped. It sounds too good to be true, but I think it's well worth looking into.

 

[69Rcode_Mach1]

ajusa is a good site. I would do the Hooker Super comps. Now you have a 1969 you may not need the power steering drop bracket. I didn't need it on my as the steering is integrated. The super comps are lower though so make sure to check it out first.

 

[Sicarius428]

I have Hooker Super Comps in my 70 and I have a 428cj with a C6. I didn't have to do any modifying but it was a very tight squeeze. The only part that I think could be a problem... well at least in my situation was that the shift linkage on the C6 comes a little close to the collector but that was easily bent and it works fine. I am not for sure on the 351 but I can't imagine it being any worse than my setup. As for horror stories it was a pain to get the engine and headers in but that was more the 428's cause.
Kevin

 

[Denny Wiedman]

headers

1\3\4 supercomps on my 69, tight but they work, drivers side plugs are hard to get might have to remove valve covers i do on mine.