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a_turbo_stang

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I have a set of headers from my 93 5.0. Ford Motorsport Shorty headers.
Will they work on my 65 289? Or will I have clearence issues?:SNSign:
 

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you might have clearance issues since the fox body engine bay is wider, but try them before you reject them. perhaps with a little BFH work you can get teh needed clearance.
 

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Ok thanks!
I will try it.
The engine is out of my 66 right now so I cant look and see if it looks close or not.
 
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Nope. Won't fit, even with percussive therapy. The DS collector dumps right at the top of the steering box and the 5 and 6 primaries likely will not clear the shock tower (they stick out ~5" and the shock towers are ~4" from the heads). If you can sell them, get shorties designed for the narrow confines of the 65-66 engine bay.

Daniel
 
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