thatblue_67stang":a8hthkq2 said:
I run just a log header. Made it from scratch. Only on 5psi but it spools great.
thatblue_67stang":a8hthkq2 said:
brandoncw":a8hthkq2 said:
thatblue_67stang":a8hthkq2 said:
I run just a log header. Made it from scratch. Only on 5psi but it spools great.
I want to give myself the challenge of building a runner style header, though im sure a log will suit my needs just fine. If it tuns out i dont have as much space as id like, ill probably end up using a log style.
The pic helps put my build into perspective though, looks like the best route is an electric fan and mount the turbo in front of the spring tower like you did. Looks very nice btw. and what motor is that, doesnt look like a 300... 250?
Just a tiny 200. But man is it fun. I daily it rn. Only on 5psi but turning it up soon. And chopping off the log head is pretty fun aswell lol.
Great advice here from everyone.
Normally, what Ford does stock is just fine to work around. 99% of the time, working around hard points is the easiest idea.
Linc's200's backtracked to the Ford T code 1973 to 1979 header from the orthodox 1980-1983 B and X code item.
Linc's 200":a8hthkq2 said:
Let's see how these come out - - - - -
J -pipe
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People back track becasue they can't see the way ford.
Every year, Ford optimised the cost equation, grouping things like low mount starter blocks with stuff that was high mount in the past, and that causes Ford to change things. A seamingly imperceptable change Ford makes is always done to reduce cost, or reduce warranty claims. So look around for the changes, and you can always use a stock part. Fords part network is normally "Upwards Compatiable". So you can put later stuff on an earlier Ford.
Just like Johhny Cashes One Piece at a time, by 1973, the holes for the 53 Caddilac engine mounts weren't present anymore, but the parts can fit....
Johhny Cash":a8hthkq2 said:
The transmission was a '53
And the motor turned out to be a '73
And when we tried to put in the bolts all the holes were gone
So we drilled it out so that it would fit
And with a little bit of help with an Adaptor kit
We had that engine running just like a song....
Back tracking on header design, carb size, or moveing backwards in features Ford make stock is always a risk. Ford does sh!+ for a purpose.
The 4.9 EFI header comes in a few differernt configurations because the engine was in E-line Vans as well. You can Y-tube parts to fit, taking runners and joining them. you can do something with sqaure tube. Or you can just owrk around the pinch points. If you get hung up on something, you never mover Forward. Move forward. Pick an option that suits. ScreVV the convention if it doesn't suit, but Do It.
The later primary light off header for a 200 has provsions for two EGT and and as many O2 sensors as you like.