i got a 302 in my 1965, and im lookin for some headers. i was really lookin into the tri-y style headers with ceramic coat. but on cali mustang says will not fit manual transmission without major modification. now that puts me at a big pause and a bunch of ????????? on what headers to get

 

I am running the tri y ceramic coated headers from CJ Pony parts on my 65. I also have a manual transmission and did not have to do any modification as they fit great.

 

what year is your stang?

 

Sorry, I just edited my post to include that. It is a 65 with a 289.

 

well wth is cali mustang site tryin to say lol 289 and 302 are pretty much same darn thing except the stroke. hrm... well anyways ur info just made me happy :P gonna get me some tri y headers :]]] did you notice a nice improvement with them?

 

Yeah, not sure why Cali Mustang lists that. Mine had no problem clearing the linkage for my original clutch although I did have to disconnect it to slide the header in but once in it bolts right back up with no clearence issues.

As for gains, I never drove the Mustang before installing the headers as I ended up rebuilding the motor right when I bought it. It is pretty snappy though and turns the tires over pretty easily.

 

nice :] i plan to build me a 347, hopin to hit around 500ish horsepower in the end. not to race but for conversation piece. and the fact its a kickass 347 :]]] beast car has to have a beast motor

 

Doug's, JBA, or Thorley headers are your best options for fit.

 

We have the JBA mid-length headers (scroll about 1/2 way down page) with a complete SS exhaust from them as well with an H-pipe and Manual 4-speed. Works great and I had no issues installing them. Quality is superb. They tuck up nicely so you have no worries of hitting the ground like you do with tri-y's.

For a 302 you'd want 1650SJ (Silver Ceramic). Optionally if you want to add in an H-pipe 1650H.

 

What about shorty headers? do they have a clearance issue with an automatic?