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    Well I really dunno, but looks like the pipes at flange extend outward far enough that they would hit the shock towers, that's the reason 5.0 Mustang headers won't work...
     
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    I am not very good at the internet search thing

    can you post a link to ones that fit the mavs
     
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    The huggers won't work as the aim directly into the motor mounts...
     
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    so the power steering bracket is required?
     
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    Yes, if you have power steering. I switched to manual steering. The PS extended bracket solution is not very robust.

    If I were to use a PS drop down bracket, I believe I would weld it rather than bolt it in place so it could not work loose.
     
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    Flow-tech long tube headers # FLT12100 will fit. That is what I have on my '74.
     
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    I`m not a big fan of any tri y header especially if you are looking for HP,I`ve never seen a dyno article on any motor that showed they perform well.
     
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