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Topic: Got the flowtechs on
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-12-2005 01:42 AM
 
I got a set of ceramic coated flowtech headers for the 66 and bolted them on tonight.Quality seemed pretty good as far as finish.I wasn't quite expecting how long the tubes were though.They really fill up the engine compartment of the 66 and make things a little more difficult to work on.I had to unbolt the passenger side motor mount to get that side on and the drivers side went up on pretty easily from the bottom but then I discovered I couldn't tighten the #8 spark plug  So I pulled the header back off and ground down the end of the flange with the grinder.I can tighten it now but the plug socket is a very tight fit on all of the plugs on both sides.There is still a bit of an issue with the clutch linkage contacting one of the pipes with the clutch at rest.I'm either going to have to dent the pipe or shorten the linkage to the clutch fork(its the non adjustable 1965 version).Also getting to the frame side of the linkage to tighten the two bolts on the frame is nearly impossible with the header bolted to the head.I never tried it with it half way on to see if it was easier as I had already put the header on twice before I tackled the clutch linkage.The headers are also quite a bit lower to the ground with their long collector design.All in all they weren't really what I was looking for, for this car but hopefully the long tubes will make lots of power  ------------------
1968 mustang j-code sprint.13.69@101 306cu.in, stock ported heads,weiand exellerator,650 holley DP,hedman hedders,comp 292 Magnum cam,4-speed,8 inch 4.11 detroit locker...................................................................1966 mustang coupe project.289 4 speed,3.20 rear http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html
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68 Coop
Gearhead Posts: 5847
From: Mesquite, NV. 89027
Registered: Oct 2004
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posted 08-12-2005 02:22 AM
 Sounds like it was an experience. I don't even want to think about that change, cause I KNOW it will be a big PITA.------------------
William
68 Coupe
289
Edelbrock 600
Performer Intake
Headers/X-pipe/Flowmaster 30's
C4
8"rear/2:79gears
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Mike W
Gearhead Posts: 135
From: CA
Registered: Jul 2003
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posted 08-12-2005 03:47 AM
I had headers once on my 65. I soon realized that they were going to be another part time job and changed to a set of 65 hi-po cast iron manifolds. 
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 2357
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 08-12-2005 08:26 AM
They are low to the ground, got stock 6 cylinder springs on mine, had to put spacers between the coils until I get time to put the v8 springs on. I dragged everywhere, still do, just have to be careful. If you decide they're not what you want, I'll gladly take them off your hands as I've been looking to get a ceramic coated set. Going to pull the engine to get the car painted etc. Figured it'd be a good time to pretty it up.Luke
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-12-2005 10:32 AM
quote:
Originally posted by 68 Coop:
Sounds like it was an experience. I don't even want to think about that change, cause I KNOW it will be a big PITA.
Actually Coop it really depends on the headers.The tri-ys I had slipped on easier than stock manifolds and there was actually more room in the engine bay as well.It's just too bad these particular ones didn't work for a manual trans car.------------------
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JAAZZY
Gearhead Posts: 918
From: Bay Area, CA
Registered: Apr 2001
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posted 08-12-2005 03:22 PM
When I had TriYs it was no problem but it took me hours when I switched to long tubes. To make themn easy to put in I made a small dent and crese near every bolt so that a wrench would fit more easily. After that I must have taken the drivers side out at least ten times to dent different areas. The clutch linkage still rubs slightly. I have JBA long tubes. They are no longer made for this app. The quality is good. My understanging is that the Hooker super comps may be a little easier.------------------
1965 Mustang - 302,5spd
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n2oMike
Gearhead Posts: 3058
From: Spencer, WV
Registered: Jan 2001
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posted 08-12-2005 04:02 PM
Use a swivel socket (not just a swivel extension) and extensions to make the clutch linkage frame bolts easy to get on and off.  I did it the hard way for many years before I had the right tool for the job. It makes all the difference. Good Luck! ------------------
Mike Burch
66 mustang real street
302 4-speed 289 heads
10.63 @ 129.3
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ekbeanctr
Gearhead Posts: 772
From: Middlebury, IN USA
Registered: Dec 2000
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posted 08-12-2005 08:38 PM
quote:
Originally posted by JAAZZY:
My understanding is that the Hooker super comps may be a little easier.
I have the Hooker Super Comps on my 408W in the 65 and it gets easier every time. 1st time 6 Hours. 2nd time about 3 hours, the last time only 2 hours One thing that helps on mine is I took a 7/16 open end wrench and bent it using a torch so it's kind of L shaped. Now I can get on every header bolt a lot easier. For the spark plugs I use a Socket that has 3/4" fitting on the end of it so I can turn it with a wrench once I get it on the plug. Ernie ------------------
Red Fire Clearcoat 65 Fastback, 408W. AFR Heads, Hooker SuperComp Headers, 292H Cam. 750 Holley, 4 Speed, 9" Posi Rear End
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1343
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 08-12-2005 10:48 PM
quote:
Originally posted by n2oMike:
Use a swivel socket (not just a swivel extension) and extensions to make the clutch linkage frame bolts easy to get on and off. I did it the hard way for many years before I had the right tool for the job. It makes all the difference. Good Luck!
Excellent advice Mike!I finally got them tight using just the swivel extension but the bolts were just freshly lubed and went in very easily.I wouldn't want to try and take them back out in 10 years using the method that I used. The headers really weren't that bad to put on I just had to figure out the method.The bolts along the ports were almost all straight in except for a couple on the first pipes on each side and they were pre-dented from the factory.I just had to make sure I put those bolts in first and tightened them up along with the rest or they would get jammed.------------------
1968 mustang j-code sprint.13.69@101 306cu.in, stock ported heads,weiand exellerator,650 holley DP,hedman hedders,comp 292 Magnum cam,4-speed,8 inch 4.11 detroit locker...................................................................1966 mustang coupe project.289 4 speed,3.20 rear http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html
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