Comments on exhaust set up

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  1. proaxe5150

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    Im ready to put a new exhaust system on my 302 1970 Maverick and this is the set up i have picked out so far and would appreciate any comments or suggestions on what you think and if it would be good backpressure and performance/sound or if it will even fit, since im not the smartest when it comes to exhaust. Thanks for any help....

    Hedman Hedders 88300
    http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=HED-88300&N=700+115&autoview=sku

    Dynomax Connector/Reducer 3in - 2.5 in
    http://store.summitracing.com/partd...part=WLK-41973&N=700+-146799+115&autoview=sku

    Pypes X Pipe 2.5 in
    http://store.summitracing.com/partd...VA10&N=700+401344+4294908331+115&autoview=sku

    Purple Hornies 2 1/4 - 2 1/4 mufflers
    http://store.summitracing.com/partdetail.asp?autofilter=1&part=BIG-50225FLT&N=700+115&autoview=sku

    Ending with some type of 2 1/4 straight pipe or turn down pipe or fitting a 2 1/4 - 2 1/2 connector to the Purple Hornies and ending with a 2 1/2 straight pipe or turn down pipe
    http://store.summitracing.com/partd...art=SUM-640025&N=700+-218808+115&autoview=sku
     
  2. Bob Wiken

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    you also ned the drop bracket. see the side note on the header section
    They are no cbig deal to install, it's just that you need them.
    If you have a column shift, you'll need to change to a floor shifter.
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    i used the bracket and still could not turn the wheel a happy amount. if you go with headers but want to keep power steering, sell the headmans and buy the hookers that everyone else has...
     
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    I wouldn't use the 2 1/4 pipe. If so, i wouldn't spend the cash on headers.
     
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    Ive got those headmans with a 2.5 h pipe into flowtech terminators and 2.5 tailpipes.Had to use a p/s slave cyl drop bracket also.
     

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