Colorado_Mustang

Finally got the driver's side header to fit in my '71 with a 302 4-speed. The aftermarket doesn't make 'em, so I'm having to make my own starting with a set of Hedman's I had laying around (meant to buy the shorties, but hit the wrong button).

I tried factory 5.0L headers, but they don't clear the steering sector box.[:@] So, Mr. Sawzall went after the longtubes.

Now, I just need to fill in the holes left by the sawzall in the #7 and #8 tubes (more like 12 inches of missing pipe). I'm thinking of running the #7 tube into #6 and #8 into #5. I don't want to join #7 and #8 since they are sequential in the firing order. Of course, I'd probably have to modify the passenger side making them into a try-Y as well just to make 'em even. I'd join #1 and #2, then #3 and #4.

I looked at the factory try-Y, but they join #2 with #4 (again, sequential cylinders in the firing order...???). That made me wonder if they would have fit. Looks close, but I don't think I'll be spending $200 just to find out...

I tried a picture, but you can't really see anything at the moment. I'll take pictures after they're welded and painted so others can see the pattern.

ford65stang

sounds like you are keeping busy, just think how easy it was when you are done and finsihed

my friend had a problem with his steering box.....so he put rack and pinon in.... sigh i wish i had lots of money

Good luck and try not to pull out to many hairs