Headers

[danowens3]

Anyone have recommendations on where to purchase shorty headers for the 352 on my 60 hardtop? I searched the postings and only came up with one place. Thanks.
Dan

[danowens3]

RE: Headers

Has anyone put headers on a 352 in their T Bird? My exhaust manifold is cracked on one side and I was thinking it would be to my advantage to go with headers. I did not think they would be much more than the exhaust manifold and would be less restrictive. Are headers just not used?
Thanks,
Dan

[Alexander]

RE: Headers

There are a few people here that have put headers on their Squarebirds. I think all of them have used those shorty headers you refer to.

If you want to keep it stock, correct exhaust manifolds are now available in reproduction.

Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top

[Guest]

RE: Headers

The following is the only Squarebird header provider I'm aware of:

fordpowert@comcast.net

They are pricey - $500, but what isn't in our hobby?
Good luck,

Howard

[Guest]

RE: Headers

I have them on. They are great. $639. Basically a bolt on

[Alexander]

RE: Headers

These are the headers:

Try http://www.fordpowertrain.com/Headers.htm

http://www.fordpowertrain.com/images/feshorty.JPG

Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top

[tarps3]

RE: Headers

how do these headers accomodate the exhaust riser valve that seems to play such an important role in how these cars run?

I certainly like the looks of those headers!

[Alexander]

RE: Headers

There are no accommodation for a heat riser. Headers are basically for warm weather use.

I did run in the 1980's a '73 Chevelle Malibu with a 4 bolt main 350cid with an aluminum manifold with no crossover and headers even in the winter. It needed to warm up a few minutes before it ran smoothly. ...and then it really ran.

Alexander
1959 Hardtop
1960 Golde Top

[byersmtrco]

RE: Headers

Wow !!! those headers look nice !!
I wonder how/if 428 CJ exh manifs would work? Probably more pricey than those headers. Hmmm, I wonder how Ol Trigger would run with those and an Edelbrock intake ?? And Flowmasters?
May have to investigate this . . .

[1960Bird]

RE: Headers

Been there, done that. If you add a new intake, get the Edelbrock RPM intake, the performer is almost like a stock intake. My car runs better, although it is still no racer. I would guess 15's in the quarter

steve


1960 HT 390, Edelbrock Performer RPM Intake, Shorty Headers, 2-1/2" Exhaust and 3.70 Rear Gears

[Guest]

RE: Headers

I read somewhere about a guy who used the cast iron headers (I believe he said they were from) a 406.