Im currently looking for headers for my stock 302. Do y’all have any that y’all recommend. I hear the frpp headers are good but i cant find them and bbk headers i hear are decent but have some issues. trying to see what available first.
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I have a set of stainless ebay specials. Ill get them mounted hopefully later this week. The issue you will run into is that there are no o2 sensor bungs so they will have to be added. Also you will have to modify the flanges to mount the cat pipes unless you have a custom mid pipe or one from a mustang.
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I have Hedmans that were so poorly made I had to get them milled flat to keep gaskets in them. Honestly I'd avoid cheap headers or individual flange headers. Both are prone to sucking.
If its a stock motor, to be flat honest, leave the manifolds on it and spend your money on things that will actually make power.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
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I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Originally posted by gadget73 View PostI have Hedmans that were so poorly made I had to get them milled flat to keep gaskets in them. Honestly I'd avoid cheap headers or individual flange headers. Both are prone to sucking.
If its a stock motor, to be flat honest, leave the manifolds on it and spend your money on things that will actually make power.
Currently only has Lincoln logs and ho intake and tb
Big brakes done
Needs exhaust wish I could wait for later but i dont think it will last longer
Rearend and aluminum shaft will be going in after exhaust work. with rear disc and a posi.Last edited by Elias; 08-28-2018, 08:57 AM.
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I bought headers on ebay for like 80 bucks. They have thick flanges, came with hardware and gaskets. No complaints except the hardware was a bit chintzy. No leaks though. Pretty hard to beat if you ask me. I used a mustang h-pipe that had o2 bungs but my shop relocated them to a better spot.
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Originally posted by packman View PostThe BBK shorty headers I had on the lopo worked great. Only complaint is that the ceramic coating started coming off after 6 years. This is what they looked like when I pulled the engine a couple years ago.[ATTACH=CONFIG]50824[/ATTACH]
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Originally posted by Elias View PostDid you us a mustang mid pipe or was it custom
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I would suggest getting it custom made as well as it was a pain to get mine to fit up nicely.
Mine is tucked fairly well and never have I rubbed the ground with it though. Your results may vary.~David~
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socket head cap screws (allen key bolts) make life less hateful too if you've got ball end allen keys.86 Lincoln Town Car (Galactica).
5.0 HO, CompCams XE258,Scorpion 1.72 roller rockers, 3.55 K code rear, tow package, BHPerformance ported E7 heads, Tmoss Explorer intake, 65mm throttle body, Hedman 1 5/8" headers, 2.5" dual exhaust, ASP underdrive pulley
91 Lincoln Mark VII LSC grandpa spec white and cranberry
1984 Lincoln Continental TurboDiesel - rolls coal
Originally posted by phayzer5
I drive a Lincoln. I can't be bothered to shift like the peasants and rabble rousers
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Originally posted by gadget73 View Postsocket head cap screws (allen key bolts) make life less hateful too if you've got ball end allen keys.
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Originally posted by knucklehead0202 View Post^^^This. Even small hex-head bolts are a whore to get at on a few of them. I bought some allen-head locking ones for when the headers go back on the car. Seriously though, cheap ebay headers and get a cheap mustang mid-pipe. Easier to modify something that's whole than to make new i'd think. My shop got mine tucked up real nice. https://www.ebay.com/itm/FOR-79-93-M...!US!-1&vxp=mtr
https://www.ebay.com/itm/Off-Road-H-...xbkcMR&vxp=mtr
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