My cateloges say that the hipo manifold will fit your falcon.  Do you have the manifolds yet?  Mustangs and flacons share much of their running gear, so you should not have much problem.

I am always curious about the "they" that is bandied around.   Who are yours?  Do you have more specifics?

val fulesday wrote:

wanting to go to the hi po exhaust manifolds but they say they won't fit.

Who is "they"?

Have you looked at NPD?  They have two versions that they say fit the 64 Falcon (a custom H pipe is required).  See:
https://www.npdlink.com/product/exhaust-manifolds-hipo/107075?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dhipo%252Bexhaust%252Bmanifolds%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D

and

https://www.npdlink.com/product/exhaust-manifolds-hipo-correct-casting-numbers-c3oe-9431/213971?backurl=search%2Fproducts%3Fsearch_terms%3Dhipo%252Bexhaust%252Bmanifolds%26top_parent%3D200001%26year%3D

1/8" could be taken care of with a couple washers!
If it's close.............BF Hammer time!
The issue with the 4 tube headers.......happened to me EGG-ZACKLY! (I wish a dozen times I had repaired/replaced the burned out tube.)  Seems the long tubes were installed back when stuff was made TO FIT!...not... just get it close/compromise.

6sally6

val fulesday wrote:

john ha; thanks for the information now, I have other questions, the equalizer, is that for the emergency brake? and why a custom H pipe? lastly this whole, fun party I've been having is due to the removal of the t 10 and the install of the t5 with the MS cable clutch system

I can't be sure about the equalizer or the H-pipe.  I know that others have called NPD to ask about things like this and they've usually gotten good answers so I'd suggest giving that a try. 

Last edited by John Ha (5/12/2021 6:11 AM)

so I called NPD today, I tell them what I am working on and the guy on the other end of the phone says, "we don't have any parts for falcon's"! so I tell him that according to your catalog you do. then he says do you have the part numbers? no I do not but I am interested in the hi po exhaust manifolds.
what happened to them looking that up? I even mentioned to him that the only ones they have in stock were the ones that had the printing printed up side down on one of the exhaust manifolds. pretty sorry service when a customer can tell you what is in your inventory, and you make a choice not to even look it up.

I have heard the Zbar being called an equalizer bar but have totally forgotten about it. thanks for the heads up about the hi po manifolds not working to your friends satisfaction. at this point I am not very happy with the situation I'm in with my falcon. what should have been an easy swap has turned into  a big PITA. weighing options about ditching the cable clutch and going hyd. cost are about the same as the exhaust manifolds.
 

your part works perfectly. the very most clearance I can get between the cable and the header is about 1/2" to 3/4" I have it wrapped with header wrap and I scared it's not enough. I have bought two sets of headers neather one fits the car. shock tower clearance issues.
 currently debating pulling it all apart, (the headers) and making the one set fit with the help of a rose bud and what ever else it takes. considered the hi po manifolds but that isn't just a bolt in operation, grinding on stearing box and maybe the manifold it self.  I am busy and I don't like rushing into things I want to think this one thru  before I pull the trigger.
 

You know Val............"back-in-the-day"......I had a 64 Sprint. 260/4speed.
Mid-60's was when I ordered long tube headers from Honest Charley...of all places. (this was before Summit and those other places).
Trans Dapt, I think. Cheapest ones I could find from H/C. (hey I was 18 years old with a summer job! )
  Anywho......me and another late teenager installed them WITHOUT help from a BFH!
Pass. side required just a 'nip' with a  gas hatchet (shock tower) to install.
Soooooooooo....somebody today makes headers that will fit!
I doubt Trans Dapt is still in business..... but my point is......it wasn't that hard -back then- to mak'em so.....Shirley somebody still can make a decent set that will fit!! 
Hope you find some.......Hard to beat the sweeet sounds long tubes make....even capped up!
6sal6

Last edited by 6sally6 (5/14/2021 9:53 AM)

so I call NPD today guess what? the "tech" guy doesn't work on Fridays. and on top off that, they have to call him when they have questions. what now tech's on retainers, unreal.
so i will call monday and find out this saga continues to go.

for all of you getting on the road to Texas drive safe, if your travels should bring you through big spring and you encounter trouble here is my cell phone number and you need help give me a call i am self employed and can drop stuff as i see fit to help out.  432 213 3429. be blessed. have a BIG time at the bash.
 

Last edited by val fulesday (5/14/2021 8:30 PM)

thank you.

Sent you requested pictures Val.

val fulesday wrote:

your part works perfectly. the very most clearance I can get between the cable and the header is about 1/2" to 3/4" I have it wrapped with header wrap and I scared it's not enough. I have bought two sets of headers neather one fits the car. shock tower clearance issues.
 currently debating pulling it all apart, (the headers) and making the one set fit with the help of a rose bud and what ever else it takes. considered the hi po manifolds but that isn't just a bolt in operation, grinding on stearing box and maybe the manifold it self.  I am busy and I don't like rushing into things I want to think this one thru  before I pull the trigger.
 

I made a heat shield for my headers similar to the ones on my Harley. It mounts to the header with hose claps and creates an air gap of about 1/8”. It’s been on there for years with the MS cable clutch and long tubes.