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Discussion in 'General Maverick/Comet' started by newtoford, May 24, 2008.

  1. eddie1975

    eddie1975 Windsor Specialist

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    :cool:looking good!
     
  2. newtoford

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    Thanks guys



    and speaking of no more 6 cyl pop, i got these bolted up today

    i had the pull the engine hoist back out and lift the motor up quite a few inches to get them to slide up from the bottom.

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    my back is killing me though. i was sitting inside the engine bay, where the rad would usually be, bolting these down since i got tired of leaning over the fenders.
     
  3. rayzorsharp

    rayzorsharp I "AM" a Maverick!

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  4. newtoford

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    all in all putting these headers on were actually much easier then the G-bodies ive put headers on. on those cars the frame is really close to the bottom of the engine so you still have that clearence to deal with. alot of people use the hookers that would wrap outside the rails.

    the mav headers took almost no time at all by compairson. start to finish my regal took 15 hrs to put headers on which involved removing the old pipes. the mav took just over 2hrs
     
  5. PaulS

    PaulS Member extrordiare

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    Now go back and retorque them!
    and then wait a couple of days and do it again.
    Then after you run the engine for an hour or so tighten them again.....
    and again, and again.....

    I love what they do but I hate bolts that loosen up!
     
  6. JHodges

    JHodges thumper

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    looks good. I am still collecting parts for the 302 I'm putting in my maverick
     
  7. ratio411

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    Purty!
    Are those GT40 heads I see?
    Have you put spark plugs in yet?

    I know what ya mean!
    I pay big bux for aftermarket parts, only to be a billboard for all the different companies. Cheezes me off. Even gauges, for example... Why should I have to look at 3, 4, even 5 gauges in my car, and see "Auto Meter" over and over and over... ???
     
  8. fastfords

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    Good Job:clap:. It looks good sitting down in there.
     
  9. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Yup always liked those covers myself too.

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  10. ratio411

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    Can you get roller rockers and locks under those covers?
    If so, what mods are needed?

    Sorry for the hijack! :oops:
     
  11. Jimmy2gates

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    looks awsome ,i just love a good v8 build ,congrates ,keep up the great work.:bowdown:
     
  12. Derek 5oComet

    Derek 5oComet Tire burner

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    Good Question i never tried.Just got stock junk on mine.Heck still have torque down rockers.I really should take some updated pics of the engine compartment it's a whole lot neater now.
     
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    they really dont look any taller then stock
     
  14. Sam M.

    Sam M. Just a nobody

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    Looking good Tony. Did you end up going through that engine like we talked about or did you drop it in like it was? Either way you've got it looking nice. Looks like you're getting close!
     
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    So I guess Im not the only one who uses the shock tower braces for my tool box :clap:
     

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