Installing 427 Windsor in 71 Comet

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  1. CometGT1974

    CometGT1974 Gearhead

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    How about some more header pics, these were after I ran them and just before I sold them.
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    ......And some installed pics.....
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    I have done stranger things!!! Am picking up the car next week. Will get it back and look at everything and put a plan together. Would be worth the trip for a set of headers that look that good. No doubt they perform even better!
     
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    Cool...my car is grabber blue also. '71 Comet.
     
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  4. CometGT1974

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    Awesome.....it must be destiny!!:thumbs2:
     
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    Stephen, They are beautiful and I was going to get them in no matter what! It took some work to fit them with the R&C kit because of the steering shaft geometry but they are bolted up and ready to go. Here are a few pix and thanks again.
     

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  6. CometGT1974

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    AWESOME!!!!! I'm really glad you got them to work, it would have been a shame to hang them on the wall!!!(y)
     
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    What do you guys think of this combo? Still working on the exact cam, this would be a "budget" street/strip motor (hypereutectic pistons/cast crank). Probably would be another $1500 in misc parts, I know how that goes...


    block $2200 tre 408 street
    heads $1870 afr 205
    cam $ 500 hydro roller
    intake mani $295 vic jr
    carb $400 870cfm
    headers $400 crites
    total $5665
     
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    I saw these headers before Joe got them mounted and they were impressive. But hey, his whole car is gonna be impressive when its finished:thumbs2:. Looking good Joe!
     
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    That really did turn out nice, what all did you do to make them fit.....from the pics, it doesn't look like much!!
     
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    Stephen, can you tell me bit more about your steering set up?
     
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    I want that suspension setup omigod it looks badA
     
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  12. CometGT1974

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    That is an RRS manual rack conversion that I used to run on my car. It can be found at rrs-online.com. I have since switched to a stiletto rack which is front steer, much lighter and more in-tune w/ drag racing.
     
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    they dont list prices on their online site, do you mind me asking what that set up cost?
     
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    Been a long time since I bought it but i'm thinking $1900
     
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    Would love to see some pic's of the stiletto setup on a Comet/Mav. Your correct, it is the latest technology with the hard core mustang drag racers. Also makes for easily dropping the oil pan without pulling or jacking up the engine
     
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