Full length, mid, shorty headers on AD mustang II

[Wvgearhead]

What headers are you guys running on your AD with mustang II. I have a set of full length off of a 84 Monte Carlo, but they hit the frame. My 53 has a 450 Hp sbc and I would like to hear your opinions. What is good, what is not. What brands, what lengths or any input will be greatly appreciated.
thanks
Aaron

[Wvgearhead]

My master cylinder is under the dash, so it will notnbe in the way.

[vjjack04]

Originally Posted by Wvgearhead

My master cylinder is under the dash, so it will notnbe in the way.

Good luck - I have been researching this topic as well. I knowthe shorty headers work, but for me, they were too close to the motor mount. Some folks have said that the tri five passenger car headers work. I actually bought some "clipster" type headers from e-bay and am paying a guy to modify (cut the stainless steel and TIG weld) the last two tubes on the driver's side to clear my steering shafts. Total I will have $450 in the headers when done....check sanderson as well. They have some good options.

[Wvgearhead]

Thanks vjjack
Nobody is impressed with their headers enough to recommend?

[vjjack04]

Originally Posted by Wvgearhead

Thanks vjjack
Nobody is impressed with their headers enough to recommend?

I have asked these question in the past, and it just seems like it is not an easy answer. I will tell you that if you go with shorty headers the ones from Ebay (stainless) seem to be the same one sold at Speedway Motors. As said, I am using some stainless ones I bought from e-bay and having a guy modify the last two tubes to get around my steering column and stafts/joints. These are what they are -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/SB-CHEVY-STA...6c56e7&vxp=mtr

Now, they may work for you as is - and the company does offer a 14 day return policy (you will pay shipping) if they don't work.

[parkwood]

Do these look like they will work for you.......?

[vjjack04]

Are those for a tri five car?

[vjjack04]

They look a bit like these for a tri five car -

http://www.ebay.com/itm/100-New-Cera...#ht_3124wt_885

[parkwood]

Yes that's what they are, fit and cleared everything...

[Wvgearhead]

Parkwood, that looks to be close. Have you tried to layout you're steering shaft with that set of.headers. What headers are those?
Thanks

[parkwood]

Yes but you have to use a carrier bearing and three u-joints.. also see how the heads and pipes clear from under the truck.. hope this helps

[jimig1]

I had a set on my 55 that were made for a trifive car and they interfered too much with the steering. I switched them with some for a Nova and they fit much better.

[Wvgearhead]

Looks like a good fit. What brand or make are your headers? Are they for a trifive?
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[parkwood]

Originally Posted by Wvgearhead

Looks like a good fit. What brand or make are your headers? Are they for a trifive?
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Yes they're for a tri-five but i'm not sure what brand they are. They're just like the ones in the picture that vjjack posted.

[Tony@Roadstershop]

I would opt for a mid / rear dump shorty like from sanderson... then you can build your exhaust up to them instead of very possibly having to make a compromise some where...?

[Wvgearhead]

Thanks parkwood! I didn't catch the trifive post earlier, was reading from a phone screen. Looks like tri-five mid length headers it will be.

[parkwood]

Originally Posted by Wvgearhead

Thanks parkwood! I didn't catch the trifive post earlier, was reading from a phone screen. Looks like tri-five mid length headers it will be.

Don't forget you can also use the shorty block huggers...