I bought the Heddman Headers ($96) from Summit Racing and they are a good fit on my '76 Maverick (they say they fit 69-1/2 to 77 Mavericks). The only "glitch" I ran into is that I can't see any way to put them on the engine first, then tip it into the engine compartment. I didn't try so I don't know if it can be done.

In addition, if you run the Heddman Headers and have power steering, you WILL need the power cylinder relocation bracket ($13). This will replace the stock bracket and drop the power cylinder rod down about 2 inches so it can clear the headers on the drivers side. I had to search all of Houston to find this *&($#&*($ bracket and was stuck with a car I couldn't steer until I did! (I found it that day at a Hi-Po shop).

Also, be very aware of this (because I think I have a problem with it): The fuel supply line for the inline six comes out of the body BEHIND the driver's side shock tower. On the V8 cars they come out in FRONT of the same shock tower. I think this is because of vapor-lock issues with the fuel line being close to the headers (believe me, they get VERY hot indeed! ;) I will be relocating mine this afternoon and will let every know how it works.

In addition, if you have power steering on your "keeper car", you will need the power steering lines from the V8 donor car since they are routed differently to keep them away from the driver's side exhaust manifold. You could also have these hoses made up.

Motor mounts: NO! The V8 mounts DO NOT have to be welded in but there was (at least on my I6-engined '76) a little metal flange on top of the frame rail where the mounts bolt up that I had to chisel/hack/bang/wrench/tear off (about 10 minutes per side). Be advised that you will have to have these mounts, they are non-optional. There is no way for the old ones to work.

You will need the throttle cable from a V8 donor.

You will also need the chassis crossbar from a V8 donor although I'm not sure if its absolutely required. It appears to be a torque equaliser to keep the frame from twisting into a pretzel with the V8 power.

I have both of the V8 engine mounts and frame crossmember, sandblasted, primed and painted gloss black if you want to buy them. I bought these before I came across a '73 four-door LDO V8 donor car that already had everything I needed.

Hope this info helps, let us know how it turns out!

Regards,
Tracy