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    1/28/2023 5:01 PM  #1

    dave p
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    1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    i have 1968 fastback with 351 winsor with unisteer rack and pinion they tell me to use hooker super comp long tube header looking at reviews the shock towers are a issue will any other headers work with out any problems  thanks

     

    1/28/2023 5:13 PM  #2

    MS
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    Re: 1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    I would avoid hooker super comps. Also avoid hedmann with the # 7 and 8 tubes that come upward. Those are really difficult to work around.  Hooker supers are notorious for fitment issues. 

    JBA makes a nice fitting header. You will pay more but worth the price.

    Money you enjoy wasting is NOT wasted money... unless your wife finds out.
     

    1/28/2023 8:11 PM  #3

    Bullet Bob
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    Re: 1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    Or the old fallback. Repop HIPO manifolds...if they will fit.

    "you get what you pay for, good work isn't cheap, and there are NO free lunches...PERIOD!"
     

    1/28/2023 8:49 PM  #4

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    Re: 1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    MS wrote:

    I would avoid hooker super comps. Also avoid hedmann with the # 7 and 8 tubes that come upward. Those are really difficult to work around. Hooker supers are notorious for fitment issues.

    JBA makes a nice fitting header. You will pay more but worth the price.

    I have the JBA shorty headers on my 351W in my 68. Great fit and easy to install, but I did have to trim some metal off a small protrusion on the block to get the front pipe on the driver’s side to fit. (See picture)
    I don't have the R&P steering though. Not sure about the fitment on that mod.
     

    Last edited by Ron68 (1/28/2023 8:50 PM)

    68 coupe - 351W, 4R70W, 9" 3.25 -- 65 convertible - 289 4v, C4, 8" 3.00
     

    1/29/2023 7:29 AM  #5

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    Re: 1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    I would avoid long tubes of any kind on these cars.  Ground clearance is a noted issue, and I'll add that long tubes make more power on the top end, but tend to have a flat spot in the midrange where you actually use the car on the street.  I think JBAs would be fine your your application.  They fit mine fine except the LH header hit the steering box and had to be modified, but with a R&P that shouldn't be an issue.

    I'll add that a couple guys here run FPA headers and speak very, very highly of them as well. 
     

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    1/29/2023 9:38 AM  #6

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    Re: 1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    While I have long tube headers on my 65 w/351W, ground clearance is a concern.  If had to do it over, I’d go with a short tube version.

    65 Fastback, 351W, 5-speed, 4 wheel discs, 9" rear,  R&C Front End.
     

    1/29/2023 11:08 AM  #7

    dave p
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    Re: 1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    i want to thank everyone for there help  great forum

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    1/29/2023 5:17 PM  #8

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    Re: 1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    I have hedman shorties on my 351/'66.  They fit just fine and clear everything with no grinding. They have been on for around 25 years.  Of course, I have r&p steering, but the 66 is narrower and I think Hedman uses the same header for each year.

    Original owner - 351w,T-5, 4whl disks, power R&P
     

    1/29/2023 6:44 PM  #9

    rpm
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    Re: 1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    MS wrote:

    I would avoid hooker super comps. Also avoid hedmann with the # 7 and 8 tubes that come upward. Those are really difficult to work around.  Hooker supers are notorious for fitment issues. 

    JBA makes a nice fitting header. You will pay more but worth the price.

     
    I agree with Señor Steve. Back circa Y2K I bought the cheapy Hedman Hedders with goofy #7 & 8 tubes. Butt, anything is possible with the right tools. I only have about a brazillion hours in them, and a new tig welder. So I got that going for me... which is nice. Don't be a Bob.







    Bob. 69 Mach 1, 393W, SMOD Toploader, Armstrong  steering, factory AC.
     

    1/29/2023 8:47 PM  #10

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    Re: 1968 fastback mustang hooker super comp

    Next question is what transmission?
    Cable clutch?

    JBA makes shorty headers for both.

     

     

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