New Doug Thorley mav/comet shorties

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  1. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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    :( That's the answer I been waiting on. I'd really like a set of those in my blue car but I am running a toploader. Jamie, if you do modify it, I'll be on top of the list to purchase a set. I'll still be getting a set for another of my cars but I'm 6-8 months away from being ready for them for now.
    Come on manual shift guys...speak up out there. We need these headers!!! :yup:
     
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  2. luckyirishpride

    luckyirishpride "Youngest Comet Owner"16!

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    would that include 5 speeds? because i am planning on putting one in my car...
     
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    Thanks Jamie & Chris. This is the way to go for lowered Mavericks & Comets. I'm trying to put a 5 speed in my car now. I'm in on a new set for the manual cars also.
     
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  4. 69 ina 1/2

    69 ina 1/2 Fox body nut!!!

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    I don't forsee a problem with the t5 swap in our cars (provided it is set up with the cable/quadrant). After all, this is what I plan to do to my own car :yup: .
     
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  5. shaunh82

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    when I get my set, I'll let you all know how it fits in the t5 cable setup :D
     
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  6. Acornridgeman

    Acornridgeman MCCI Wisconsin State Rep Moderator Supporting Member

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    Thanks for the update.

    I'm using a T-5 and would have liked to stay with the Z-Bar as I don't trust the cable set up. Might just do the hydraulic set up now. :cool: With recent prices, I can probably sell all me Z-bar stuff on ebay and get the money to buy the hydraulic kit! :rolleyes:

    kidding - I'll save my Z-Bar stuff for the next car!
     
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  7. broncoisl

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    Did the car have cut towers?
     
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  8. 69 ina 1/2

    69 ina 1/2 Fox body nut!!!

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    No, I dont think his towers are cut. I dont think it provides much clearance though? I could be wrong.

    Sorry Bjorn:( . We tried
     
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  9. Dave B

    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I ordered mine today!! I can't wait!!! Yippie!!!!!
     
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  10. grbmaverickmo

    grbmaverickmo That Maverick Guy

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    You will like them.
     
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  11. eddie1975

    eddie1975 Windsor Specialist

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    that doesnt matter , shock tower mod ALMOST never affects header clearence
     
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    any been shipped yet?
     
    shaunh82, Dec 7, 2006
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    Yes and I really appreciate that. I will probably have to buy some cheap painted headers for now, but I trust that when they will be rusted through your new 351W swap headers will be ready :)
     
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  14. shaunh82

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    any update?
     
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    I got a phone call today from Nick. Mine ship out tomorrow.

    YEAH!!! Just in time!!
     
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