shorty headers

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  1. 1973maverick

    1973maverick Member

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    Will 1986-1993 mustang headers will fit my 73 maverick, it there any clearance problems with them. thanks,
    Mark
     
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  2. Mavman72

    Mavman72 Gone backwards but lookin' forward

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    No unfortunately,Doug Thorley makes/is making a shorty header for mavs/comets.the mustang ones will not clear the shock towers(At all)If you want long tubes...Hooker 6901's work.Either way you will have to go to a floor shifter.Nothing seems to work well with a column shifter.There are other headers(long tube)that work but I cant think of the brand/PN# at the moment(have turkey on the brain)Crites is going to make headers(shorty style)there is a thread about it. "signe up for crites headers" check it out.
     
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    not even close...
     
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    Call crites. They are doing the run right now as we speak. But call them quick and tell them your with the mav/comet forum.
     
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  5. jeremy

    jeremy I build t5's

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    why?? who the hell is crites, lol.

    go with doug thorley..already done, top notch quality.
     
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  6. Mavaholic

    Mavaholic Growing older but not up!

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    They wont fit a manual car though.
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    I PMed, E-mailed and called 3-4 times and still no reply from them in 3 weeks...:huh:
    any suggestions as to how to order from them?

    ...Frank...:Handshake
     
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    Crites offers long tubes in 1 3/4" primary that actually fit, that's why! (y)
     
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  9. jeremy

    jeremy I build t5's

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    strange...have you tried shooting a pm to 69 1/2 (jaime?)

    tell you what, I'll see if I can do anything
     
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    I have had good luck contacting them with timely responces. I am waiting for a quote on shipping, so I guess I will see how long that takes. I always use email with good results.
     
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    I wonder if they are becoming overwhelmed with our orders?:huh:
     
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    71gold Frank Cooper Supporting Member

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    thanks...i sent Jamie an E mail and PM...also tried to call him with a number he had posted in a link..:Handshake
     
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    jeremy I build t5's

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    good. I'm sure you'll get ahold of him. I also sent his friend a pm who works there..so between the two of them, I'm sure you'll make contact
     
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