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which headers to use. 1966 Coupe

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DJR

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I have a 1966 GT coupe with a 289 and 4 speed top loader. I'm looking for suggestions for which long tube header to use. I don't want to do any header dimpleing or bashing of the shock tower. I'm also am open to Try Y headers but still concerned about fitment.

thanks Darryl
 

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i am going to use tri y headers myself, they usually fit quite well from everything i have seen.
 

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I got a set of flowtech long tubes offa ebay for ~$100, perfect fit

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rbohm said:
i am going to use tri y headers myself, they usually fit quite well from everything i have seen.
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I hear mixed reviews. Some say it interferes with the clutch linkage?
 
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The Shemdogg said:
I got a set of flowtech long tubes offa ebay for ~$100, perfect fit

shem
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You didn’t have to dent the header to clear the shock tower?
 
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I have a the full MAC exhaust with longtubes and 2 1/2 pipes. It fits perfect.
 
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Not if you get the ones specific for the 64-66. Had another 302 header set and to ding them to get them to fit was an understatement lol

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TT670 said:
I have a the full MAC exhaust with longtubes and 2 1/2 pipes. It fits perfect.
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Thanks
 
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The Shemdogg said:
Not if you get the ones specific for the 64-66. Had another 302 header set and to ding them to get them to fit was an understatement lol

shem
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Lol thanks
 
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