As the title suggests I am looking to see if there are any fitment issues on the dual out ebay headers for a 1965 Mustang 200 i6? This is a non AC car with a 3 speed manual. I have read some conflicting info saying you need to move the alternator and get a mini starter. Just want to make sure I have all the right parts before I get to work. Thanks!
All Small Six Ebay Headers Fitment
- Thread starter adamsa87
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This relates to all small sixes
I put one on my 66 Mustang as well with no need to change the starter or do anything with the alternator bracket. I did buy An Amazon heat shield blanket for the starter though. It’s fabric and has a foil side that provides some heat protection for the starter. I put it in with the engine so not swear words were required.
@adamsa87 I am in the midst of my install of the ebay headers right now. I will report back here on the starter fit after I get some time to work on it this weekend. For reference, my car is a '67 Mustang, also with a 3 speed and no power steering or AC.
I can't see why the alternator would need to be moved.
I will say that the mounting holes in the flange don't line up perfectly on my header - all but one will fit but the final one requires a 5/16 adapter stud or enlarging the hole. I was personally not happy with the orientation of the two downtubes that mount to the header outlets, so I cut them up and rewelded them to a Y pipe using two flex pipe pieces. If you are doing a dual exhaust, they are probably fine. The headers and downpipes are real stainless steel, and probably 304 or at least 201 since a strong magnet won't stick to them. The flanges at the head and at the downpipes are not. Well, maybe they are 409—a magnet sticks like glue.
I can't see why the alternator would need to be moved.
I will say that the mounting holes in the flange don't line up perfectly on my header - all but one will fit but the final one requires a 5/16 adapter stud or enlarging the hole. I was personally not happy with the orientation of the two downtubes that mount to the header outlets, so I cut them up and rewelded them to a Y pipe using two flex pipe pieces. If you are doing a dual exhaust, they are probably fine. The headers and downpipes are real stainless steel, and probably 304 or at least 201 since a strong magnet won't stick to them. The flanges at the head and at the downpipes are not. Well, maybe they are 409—a magnet sticks like glue.
I actually got time to test fit the stock starter with the eBay header today. The good news is that it doesn't hit. The bad news is that there is maybe 3/16" clearance between the closest tube and the plunger cover. The cover is removable, and there is some clearance between it and the plunger inside, so I'm going to do a little persuading on the cover with a body hammer. Even with a little modification, it looks like a starter shield would directly contact the header. I moved the phone up and down and took this photo when the space between the two looked the largest:
Thank you! I appreciate the pictures for reference.
