FYI FORD - MustangSteve's Ford Mustang Forum
The Internet's Most Knowledgeable Classic Mustang Information
IF YOU HAVE A QUESTION ABOUT CLASSIC FORD MUSTANGS, YOU HAVE COME TO THE RIGHT PLACE!
MustangSteve has over 30 years of Mustang experience, having owned 30 of them and restored several others. With the help of other Mustangers, this site is dedicated to helping anyone wanting to restore or modify their Mustang.... THERE ARE NO DUMB QUESTIONS!!!!!
Visit MustangSteve's web site to view some of my work and find details for:
FYIFORD Contributors' PICTURES - Power Brake Retrofit Kits for 65-66 Stangs - Classic Mustang FAQ's by MustangSteve - How to wire in a Duraspark Ignition - Mustang Ride Height Pictures and Descriptions - Steel Bushings to fit Granada Spindles to Mustang Tie Rods - Visit my EBAY store MustangSteve Performance - How to Install Granada Disc Brakes MustangSteve's Disc Brake Swap Page - FYIFORD Acronyms for guide to all the acronyms used on this page - FYIFORD Important information and upcoming events

You are not logged in. Would you like to login or register?

  • Index
  •  » FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion
  •  » 1965-351w/ AOD headers

    • 1 of 1

       

    2/07/2025 7:41 PM  #1

    Brents65
    I FYI 24-7

    Offline

    From: Upstate NY
    Registered: 7/22/2013
    Posts: 522

    1965-351w/ AOD headers

    Ok, it didn’t work. I have the 351 in and did have a C6 with Heddman headers. Fit fine. I am swapping to an AOD and am finding the passengers side of the bell housing is biting hard into the header. I dont think I’ll be getting it in with these headers. Does anyone have any experience with this set up and have a header recommendation? Thank you ahead of time. FYI- I have searched some but am not finding much.

    65 mustang coupe, 351W, C6-  2800 stall, B&M blower, 9inch- trac-loc 3.70 gears
     

    2/07/2025 8:27 PM  #2

    rpm
    Senior 24-7 FYI Addict

    Offline

    From: Bakersfield, Ca
    Registered: 9/17/2013
    Posts: 3,708

    Re: 1965-351w/ AOD headers

    Are your headers mild or stainless steel? On my mild steel Headman Hedders when I installed an aod, with the car on block cribbing I layed on my back and with my feet pushed the collector outward for clearance. I tried the same technique with stainless headers without luck.

    Last edited by rpm (2/07/2025 8:28 PM)

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

    2/07/2025 10:39 PM  #3

    MS
    Forum Originator

    Offline

    From: Canyon Lake, Texas
    Registered: 1/24/2013
    Posts: 12,364

    Re: 1965-351w/ AOD headers

    I did exact same thing with Hedmans to move them over a bit. Mine were ceramic coated stainless.

    I now have JBA headers on my 66 with 427 (351w based) they fit great and I can get a socket on most of the bolts at the top.

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

    2/07/2025 11:55 PM  #4

    Ron68
    Senior 24-7 FYI Addict

    Offline

    From: Mukilteo, Washington
    Registered: 4/01/2013
    Posts: 1,620

    Re: 1965-351w/ AOD headers

    In my 68, I have the 351W with JBA coated shorty headers. I also have a 4R70W. The headers fit fine with no interference anywhere. I did have to trim off a small (1/2") protrusion at the fwd end of the block on the driver's side to get that header installed, but it clears everywhere else.

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

    2/08/2025 6:56 AM  #5

    Brents65
    I FYI 24-7

    Offline

    From: Upstate NY
    Registered: 7/22/2013
    Posts: 522

    Re: 1965-351w/ AOD headers

    The headers I have are uncoated long tube headman’s. The other issue I see is that I can barely get a finger between the brake booster and one of the tubes as well. I’m concerned about cooking it, I do have it wrapped but that will only help so much. I’m thinking I need to switch to a shorty header to solve both problems.

    65 mustang coupe, 351W, C6-  2800 stall, B&M blower, 9inch- trac-loc 3.70 gears
       •Thread Starter
     

    2/08/2025 7:51 AM  #6

    John Ha
    I FYI 24-7

    Offline

    From: Mitchell, SD
    Registered: 4/02/2013
    Posts: 958

    Re: 1965-351w/ AOD headers

    I had the hedman long tubes and hated them when I had to remove or install them, mostly on the driver side where the tube covers the flange bolts.  I replaced them with the JBA shorties and lived happily ever after. 

    Founding Member of the Perpetually Bewildered Society
     

    2/08/2025 11:19 AM  #7

    Brents65
    I FYI 24-7

    Offline

    From: Upstate NY
    Registered: 7/22/2013
    Posts: 522

    Re: 1965-351w/ AOD headers

    John Ha wrote:

    I had the hedman long tubes and hated them when I had to remove or install them, mostly on the driver side where the tube covers the flange bolts.  I replaced them with the JBA shorties and lived happily ever after. 

    Good info, do you have a part number?

    65 mustang coupe, 351W, C6-  2800 stall, B&M blower, 9inch- trac-loc 3.70 gears
       •Thread Starter
     

    2/08/2025 11:34 AM  #8

    John Ha
    I FYI 24-7

    Offline

    From: Mitchell, SD
    Registered: 4/02/2013
    Posts: 958

    Re: 1965-351w/ AOD headers

    Brents65 wrote:

    Good info, do you have a part number?

    I have the 1653 model but if you have (or think you ever may have) a cable clutch you will want the 1655 model

    Founding Member of the Perpetually Bewildered Society
     

     

    1 of 1

  • Index
  •  » FYI Ford, Classic Mustang Tech Discussion
  •  »  1965-351w/ AOD headers

    • Board footera


    REMEMBER!!! When posting a question about your Mustang or other Ford on this forum, BE SURE to tell us what it is, what year, engine, etc so we have enough information to go on.