Cast Iron Headers revisited
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Howdy Frank:
I'm not aware of any movement or interest in creating and casting an iron header for the USA head. This is a very small market/demand and there are three options for headers now with the recent inclusion of FordSixParts.
If you're talking for your '60 wagon, you can upgrade to a '63 or later OEM cast manifold which offers some improvement over a '60 manifold. 2" outlet vs 1.75, Donut type gasket vs flat. The later manifold along with a 2" exhaust system would be a significant help.
Sorry, probably not what you wanted to hear.
Adios, David
I'm not aware of any movement or interest in creating and casting an iron header for the USA head. This is a very small market/demand and there are three options for headers now with the recent inclusion of FordSixParts.
If you're talking for your '60 wagon, you can upgrade to a '63 or later OEM cast manifold which offers some improvement over a '60 manifold. 2" outlet vs 1.75, Donut type gasket vs flat. The later manifold along with a 2" exhaust system would be a significant help.
Sorry, probably not what you wanted to hear.
Adios, David
It's my understanding (with limited research) that a pair of shorty headers like the Argentinian heads use would cost about $800 uncoated, by the time it reached your door. A 6-1 cast turbo header might be a little cheaper. These costs reflect low volume production and machining. Hence, it's a price issue - who would part with that money? 
Adam.
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FrankBoss
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I have a 1963 manifold on it now..I even have a 170 head on it with a odd Holley carb. Might be the performance package for offered but I dont know.
What were the exhaust manafolds like in 80..were they the goofy ones that opened up to a monster hole for a catilatic converter?
I dont want tube headers on my wagon. But it looks like I'm in for a manifold purchase soon and new pipe. I want it to be quiet but a 2 inch pipe with a Truck style muffler. Oh and a port divider.
But I perfer cast iron. I have headers on everything...but this is my driver and I like it to look stock to the untrained eye.
Frank Canon
What were the exhaust manafolds like in 80..were they the goofy ones that opened up to a monster hole for a catilatic converter?
I dont want tube headers on my wagon. But it looks like I'm in for a manifold purchase soon and new pipe. I want it to be quiet but a 2 inch pipe with a Truck style muffler. Oh and a port divider.
But I perfer cast iron. I have headers on everything...but this is my driver and I like it to look stock to the untrained eye.
Frank Canon
