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This is for serious buyers only please. We have the go ahead to get some small block headers built. please include your name and what they need to fit. I will place the order next week. You will need to contact crites and prepay for them once the order is placed. cost is 349.00 plus shipping.

 

Sean Chilibecki 408w 72 comet gt
Bill Chilibecki 408w 63 fairlane 500 sports coupe

 

1 Set for a '74 maverick 351W (auto & power steering if it matters).

 

Mike Vaughn 72 Maverick 351w (408w ) 1 set.

 

Jason Hughes 1973 Maverick 351w 1 set

 

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Allen Small for a 70 Maverick with 351W top loader 4 speed. Will these be the 1 3/4" diameter tubes? 1 set

 

Yes 1 3/4" with 3 1/2" collectors.:bananaman

You MUST relocate the oil filter to use these headers.

 

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M.A.V.

Thanks for the pics. I see that you notched your shock towers, but it seems these headers would clear with out the notched towers. I know the notched towers make it easier to change the plugs. The collectors, do they have to be welded on after installation? Or are they sort of a slip on and off type joint? Also will these type headers clear the Z bar and linkage for a 4 speed set up? Do they work with power steering and air? Thanks for any help you can give me on these questions.

Thanks
Allen Small

 

Are they only making 351 swap headers?

 

Allen, I don`t` have any of your answers.

I cut and pasted those pics from another members post named "James Comet"

I DO NOT think it is necessary to cut the towers but Mine WILL be cut when the time comes.

I think the collectors are slip fit(maybe held by retaining springs?) because if you welded them you couldn`t get them back off the car.

 

M.A.V.

Thanks for the response. It was my thoughts also about welding them, I could not see how you could get them back off once welded but was not sure if there was something I was not seeing. I will more than likely notch my towers also just for the ease of plug changes.

Thanks
Allen Small

 

Personally, and this is just my opinion (you know what they say about those) I think any gain in power that you get from the bigger primary tube will be offset by the abrupt exit out of the head. The exhaust gas is going to hit a wall there.

 

Stephen, I don`t like the "wall" either... But I figured they would flow better than dinged up (adjusted to fit ) Hooker 6208`s

I have wondered about this quite a bit actually.

 

Hey guys. I am going to call crites today and place the order. I will order for Me, Bill, Mike Vaughn, Jason Hughes, Allen Small, Jeff Wilson, and Tony Mangini. I will leave it up to you guys to call and pay for the them. If anyone else wants a set just call crites and add them to the order. I will tell crites this order is for the maverick/comet forum. Thanks for coming through and making this possible. Man it's going to save some headaches.

 

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Sean,

Thanks for doing this!

Allen Small