I think it would help me out a lot if I could see as many pics of installed headers as I can, and would no doubt help others as well. If you have either Hedman 88300's or Summit G9031's, I would be grateful for some pics that show the area around the shock towers, crossmember, engine mounts, steering, underneath, really any place where it's a close fit or where one might think it would be a close fit. If you happen to have a 351w with either of those headers then I would especially love to see as many shots as you're willing to post. (Be warned though, I'll probably pester you to death in PM's) But 302 pics will help me a lot too... Even if you don't have those Hedman or Summit headers, go ahead and post up and tell us what we're looking at! Many thanks...
I'm trying like h*ll to install my Summit headers but am having no luck. Any advice? Or pics would help as well. Hack
i've got the summit headers on my 347(for now til i have a set built) i'll go snap a couple pics,i really dont like them to tell the truth though,there a pretty tight fit and the point inward really bad on the collector side
I'm not sure why Summit keeps trying to sell a header that has never fit our car??? Sorry they don't and won't fit unless you do some serious modding. As always just my .02 Terry
Well I had to find out the hard way, but the Summit G9031 headers did fit. Yes it took some modifying, no argument there, but I didn't cut my towers back nearly as much as most people do when they make that mod for whatever reason. You just about can't tell I did anything when you're looking down at the engine. I cut some out of the lower portion of the tower and did a "Shelby drop" on the upper control arms, made a few dings on the tubes but nothing serious, hit the firewall a little bit, notched my crossmember, welded the bracket on the frame for my power steering, shaved a tiny bit off a corner of the steering box, ground off the ends of a couple of bolts that were in the way... Plug-and-play, nothing to it!
It looks like you and I don't have a problem turning a wrench or using a grinder, firing up the cutting torch and welder. Now lets be real, there are a few guys on here that would love to be able to bolt on a set of headers without cutting, beating, grinding or welding. I've never seen a set yet that could go on with just lifting up the motor for room to get them in and then just bolt them on. Its a shame that after all these years no one has made a set that would do just that. just sayn By the way, if someone knows of a easy on set PLEASE set me straight. I'm sure a lot of people would like to know who makes them and the part number.
Yeah, I see your point... As far as I can tell there is no easy way to get headers on a 351w in a Maverick. Crites headers are supposed to be the easiest, but they're hard to get.
Are you referring to headers for a 351w or for a 302? On my 302 my Hedman headers are easy to get on and no denting or pounding of anything was needed. Just lift the motor a little an feed the passenger side header in from the top and the drivers side up from the bottom.
Thanks Ryan, do you have a part number? As stated by facelessnumber, if we are talking about a 351W then you better be able to mod and fab but a lot of Maverick/Comet owners are only looking to increase a little power and maybe add some sound. Thanks, Terry
I dont have a part number since its been so long. I think I have the ceramic coated 1 5/8" set but they are a dull Ceramic and now they look like the Ceramic coating they sell is shiney. they 4 versions. The difference is either steel or stainless, and what type of coating. I have had them on my car for about 12 years and havent had any issue. http://www.summitracing.com/search/Brand/Hedman-Hedders/Part-Type/Headers/Make/FORD/Model/MAVERICK/Year/1973/Primary-Tube-Diameter-in/1-5-8-in/?Ns=Rank%7cAsc
Hi. Hi: I wanna buy this headers. What do you think? . The man who sells the headers says that the white ones has a ford part number.
