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351 swap needs headers HELP

hey you guys..ive recently swapped in a 351w in my 87 t-bird, and space is at an unbelievable premium now, the steering rod is more or less leaning on the mustang stock headers..i know this has been asked before here on this forum but i never found an answer. i would like long tube headers, and i would like to know if i get the 351 swap headers for a stang would they fit directly? the exhaust is a custom h-pipe no problem i can adjust that..

thanks for your time in advance..oh and the car has a t5 on it..
1987 351 swap, T5, ac/smog/power steering delete, custom H pipe Borla ProXS lers..

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #1 –
i know summit sells 351w swap headers for mustangs.. and i'm also pretty sure you have to swap to a mustang K-member in order for them to clear correctly.

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #2 –
Use the mustang swap headers
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351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #3 –
will it clear? because it is very tight in there..and you guys are talking about long tubes right? would there be a big difference in performance/sound between shorty headers and long tubes?
1987 351 swap, T5, ac/smog/power steering delete, custom H pipe Borla ProXS lers..

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #4 –
yep, long tubes. and as for the difference, from what i was told.. the the tubes give you more top end power, and shortys are good for low end torque. but i'm not sure if the kid was right. i'll have to find out later today

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #5 –
Quote from: Wheelman - JoZeF;149806
will it clear? because it is very tight in there..and you guys are talking about long tubes right? would there be a big difference in performance/sound between shorty headers and long tubes?



They should clear just fine,they are the same basic chassis and
k members etc swap with negligable differances.
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1974 maverick lsx powered turbo car SOLD
1973 maverick Tijuana Taxi Tribute
1957 chevy LSX Turbo project (race car)
Owner of Joe Dirt Fabrication

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #6 –
well than the kid who told me that is a moron, no surprise there:beatyoass:

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #7 –
hopefully they will,im about to run into some cash and ill get those from summit. The problem is that i have to run an international order..with next day shipping and express and all those expediting services ill still get it after 3 weeks, and it would be a MAJOR pain if i have to ship them back because they dont fit, this is why ive been worried. Thanks for the help you guys, if anyone else wants to chime in i would appreciate it, i need this encouragement =p
1987 351 swap, T5, ac/smog/power steering delete, custom H pipe Borla ProXS lers..

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #8 –
good luck, i wish you the best with it.. make sure you let us know how you make out.

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #9 –
one more question, on The Corral forums many people say that the quality of MAC headers are ,is that something i should go by and just stick to BBK's? thanks for the help in advance =)
1987 351 swap, T5, ac/smog/power steering delete, custom H pipe Borla ProXS lers..

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #10 –
to tell you the truth, i don't know anyone that has ever used BBK or MAC. I've used HEDMEN and FlowTech and they both work great. they're even made specifically for tbirds/cougars.

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #11 –
there are no 351 swap headers listed though..
1987 351 swap, T5, ac/smog/power steering delete, custom H pipe Borla ProXS lers..

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #12 –
DUH! i'm an idiot.. i was thinking 302.. BUT.. i think hedmen makes swap headers.. if i find them i will send you the link from summit.

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #13 –
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsearch.asp?N=700+4294908331+4294908282+4294925008+4294923429+4294840125+4294871271+4294799365+115+4294889096

thats a link to all the 351W swap headers.. they're for a mustang but, they should work if everyone else says they fit!

351 swap needs headers HELP

Reply #14 –
Quote from: turbo_88_XR7;151355
to tell you the truth, i don't know anyone that has ever used BBK or MAC. I've used HEDMEN and FlowTech and they both work great. they're even made specifically for tbirds/cougars.


oh really?  you must have some demented love affair with thier dumb ass  design.  i had to pinch off the tubing in order to go with a decent bolt rather then those stupid ass 10mm bolt heads they recommend.

and headman does not like to use good quality paint either,,, it burns off on the first few passes to the grocery store.  "high temp heat treated paint" my ass.