What are the best headers

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Sep 2, 2008 | 06:42 PM

younginwith66

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What are the best headers

that would fit pretty well on a 289 in a 66 coupe? im looking in the direction of patriot tri-y headers...they are pretty cheap, and seem to have good performance. anyone else know of a better header?

Sep 2, 2008 | 07:33 PM

JamesW

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Shorties are generally easier to install. Long tube headers sometimes interfere with power steering, cable clutches, etc....

Headman makes a decent cheap header.

Sep 2, 2008 | 08:25 PM

my77stang

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^ but there is always a price to pay for ending up with a better product right?

i hear lots of good things about the patriot tri-y's, but you can never ever go wrong with hooker supercomps

Sep 2, 2008 | 09:31 PM

jonward786

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heddman elite long tube, they send you the bracket to relocate your steering if needed

Sep 2, 2008 | 10:04 PM

Starfury

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Ford Powertrain. Period. You pay for them, but fit and finish is very good. I'm not at home atm, but I'll post a pic later showing how well FPA's tuck in under the car.

Sep 3, 2008 | 01:30 AM

younginwith66

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JamesW

Shorties are generally easier to install. Long tube headers sometimes interfere with power steering, cable clutches, etc....

Headman makes a decent cheap header.

i have an aftermarket powersteering, but no clutch...do you think that would interfere?