Header clearance? April 20, 2008, 08:40:08 PM I put a set of heddman shorty headers on my 84 tbird. The passenger side header only has about 1/8 inch clearance to the floor were it meets the fire wall. is this going to be enough?I plan on putting insulation between the floor and carpet. The headers are also wrapped with header wrap. Quote Selected
Header clearance? Reply #2 – April 21, 2008, 09:03:59 AM I have a 351 with macks shorty headers and i have the same gap.I have had this set up for 3 years in a 83 kat and now over a yera in a 85 bird and not one fire yet. I think you will be OK. Quote Selected
Header clearance? Reply #3 – April 21, 2008, 09:15:14 AM Lose the header wrap if you want the headers to last. It causes mositure entrapment and the headers will rust. If you are worried about heat, coating are much more effective. Quote Selected
Header clearance? Reply #4 – April 21, 2008, 06:29:05 PM thx for the info. im not worried about moisture the car only comes out on sunny days. I m am worried about burning it up though. Are ther any headers that fit these cars that have no problems?? Quote Selected
Header clearance? Reply #5 – April 22, 2008, 12:02:04 AM I was thinking more along the lines of rubbing and making noise then a fire issue.... Quote Selected
Header clearance? Reply #6 – April 24, 2008, 06:58:26 PM I have Hedman Long Tubes. I have great clearance & no banging issues. Here are some pics.Dave Quote Selected
Header clearance? Reply #9 – April 24, 2008, 11:48:26 PM It *should* be ok.Leaking some oil eh? Quote Selected
Header clearance? Reply #10 – April 26, 2008, 05:56:32 PM Don't all fords leak oil. LOL Quote Selected
Header clearance? Reply #11 – April 28, 2008, 07:23:16 PM Thx for the pics. I tried took some pics of mine but i cant get them to post. Quote Selected
Header clearance? Reply #12 – May 17, 2008, 10:41:02 PM i have headman shorties on my 86 tbird and the bang against the floor im geting performace mounts to fix it. Quote Selected
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