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    7/16/2013 4:29 AM  #1

    gkm24
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    Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    My current dilemma is: should I fit Headman Headers or Tri Y headers which some of the Mustang part suppliers stock.
    I would welcome any advice.
    Thanks.

    Bullet Bob equipped car,
     

    7/16/2013 4:37 AM  #2

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    Re: Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    What car/year. What engine, auto or standard. Need some detail.

    If this forum can't fix it, it isn't broke.
     

    7/16/2013 7:57 AM  #3

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    Re: Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    Yeah, sorry bout that. What was I thinking?
    The car concerned is a 1966 289 auto  Coupe Mustang. Its a standard car with PAS and A/C.

    Bullet Bob equipped car,
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    7/16/2013 8:44 AM  #4

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    Re: Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    A major consideration in your case would be the power steering.  If it was my car, I wold opt for a pair of reproduction 289 HIPO exhaust manifolds.  They will never leak or cause you any other problems, and for street use, you will not notice any performance change vs headers.  You will also enjoy being able to get to stuff on your car without working around headers, plus you can get off-the-shelf 289 HIPO H-pipes that will bolt right up.

    If you go with headers at all, choose a mid-length or shorty version.  If you go with a long tube header, you will have to relocate your power steering ram attaching points on the frame.  Unless you weld the piece on there very securely, the extra leverage from the longer bracket can actually crack the frame rail, which is nothing more than sheetmetal.  From many years of experience working on these cars, I have come to realize that longevity and mainatinability are more important than getting that last 10th of a HP.

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

    7/16/2013 12:45 PM  #5

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    Re: Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    MustangSteve says " I have come to realize that longevity and mainatinability are more important than getting that last 10th of a HP."

    And whatever you do, don't try and stuff a 427" in it.

    (sorry, I couldn't resist)

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    7/16/2013 4:48 PM  #6

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    Re: Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    at wrote:

    MustangSteve says " I have come to realize that longevity and mainatinability are more important than getting that last 10th of a HP."

    And whatever you do, don't try and stuff a 427" in it.

    (sorry, I couldn't resist)

    LMFAO

     

    7/16/2013 8:23 PM  #7

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    Re: Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    Don wrote:

    at wrote:

    MustangSteve says " I have come to realize that longevity and mainatinability are more important than getting that last 10th of a HP."

    And whatever you do, don't try and stuff a 427" in it.

    (sorry, I couldn't resist)

    LMFAO

     Yeah, well, that horselaugh was well-deserved.  I DO typically learn things the hard way.  I have repeatedly stated on this forum that I did not gain all this knowledge by doing it right the first time...  And the punishment and learning experience from the 427 is ongoing...  The engine was quite easy, since I already had a 351W in the car.  It is the TKO tranny needed to back up said engine that is causing all the grief.

    I am just trying to spare you some pain with the headers, based on what I have learned and have also heard expressed by other knowledgeable individuals on this forum.  If you really want long tube headers, you should expect to have to endure some of that pain and learning experience like the rest of us dummies did.  No two cars are exactly alike, so (as Tubo says) Your mileage may vary...

    Last edited by MustangSteve (7/16/2013 8:26 PM)

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    7/17/2013 9:38 AM  #8

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    Re: Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    Ok, I will take your advice and lose the headers. The engine that I intend to fit to my car is a Approx 1987 302 injected engine from a fox. This has quite small manifolds. Should I just stay with these or would the Hipo manifolds be better. I am not looking to squeeze power out of the engine. I just want to get something on there that I will keep as I intend to get a stainless system fitted.

    Bullet Bob equipped car,
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    7/17/2013 10:18 AM  #9

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    Re: Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    I would at least do the hipo manifolds.   I running Hedman 88300's with no problems, but they do hang low.  The car is lowered plus the T5 transmission mount is an inch or so lower which lowers the headers that much more.  You can see one of the collectors hanging in this pic..


     

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    7/17/2013 10:30 AM  #10

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    Re: Headman 88300 of Tri Y Headers

    Hipos will work great with that combination.  You can even get off-the-shelf 2-1/4" stainless systems to bolt right up*.  (Like THAT* ever really happens)

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

     

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