Posted by Craig Selvey (IP: 209.212.216.184) on August 09, 2000 at 08:39:12:
In Reply to: alternate exhausts for mavericks posted by roadrage on August 09, 2000 at 07:40:35:
I had planned to look into a set of 289 Hi-Po Headers to see if they would fit. I am sure they would on the passenger side, but I am not sure on the driver's side. You might want to investigate those. They would be the best flowing "factory" exhaust system....if they would fit.
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: i ultimately have plans to beef up my 72 V8. i know 1sthand, just how difficult spark plug access can be.
: would the addition of headers complicate an already difficult situation?
: also, the car has power steering. (too much hassle to just remove)
: ive seen other ps equipped mavericks with headers, and they had to install a bracket to lower the ps. even still there were problems.
: they had to bang and bend the headers to fit, and it wasnt pretty.
: also, there seemed to be some kind of binding upon hard cornering, due to the relocation of powersteering pump.
: is this just with certain brands of headers? is there a known brand that fits mavericks properly?
: finally, if i elected to not use headers, is there an alternate exhaust manifold that flows better than the stock ones?
: i was wondering if a 351 windsor exhaust would bolt up, and if it would be of any advantage. also, any other 289/302 exhaust that might be better.
: explorin options
: rr