Another header thread.

I hate to bring up this subject but there are so many threads that come up that it makes me go cross-eyed. And it seems that some people have good luck with long tube, some with shorty that there is no definitive answer on what will or wont work.
My question is has anyone had any luck or tried these with success?
https://www.ebay.com/itm/1986-1993-...194319?hash=item1cd70f63cf:g:EygAAOSwl-ddMHWa

 

I wouldn't take a chance on those fitting the Maverick! What if they don't work, are u willing to modify or lose the money invested. I would rather spend another hundred and get new headers, know to fit and be done with it.

 

Without mods, ZERO chance any header for a Fox chassis is going to fit.

 

I just installed headers that i had on my 1970 mustang. They were hedmans long tube. Fitted like it was made for car. I looked at the numbers before i painted but did not write it down. Will try to verify numbers tommorrow.

You got Stock exhaust on car now i assume.

 

I'm preparing for a future v8 swap

 

I’ve come to ta realization that there’s no sure answer for what headers fit, because I’ve heard of people modifying 6 cylinder frame mounts when doing V8 swaps along with installing transmissions that never came stock in Mavericks/Comets like AOD’s, T5’s etc which require custom or modified crossmembers.
I feel these details are not communicated well when stating header “A” fits or doesn’t fit.

 

Headers have always been a pain in the butt for me to install. Very tedious work.

A lot of first time installers probally either try to drop in from top or push up from bottom.

I've always had to undo motor mounts and lift engine. Then wiggled in place and lower motor.

If application is wrong you'll find out.

 

I installed Hedman shorties last year, didn’t lift engine. Only needed swing idle arm away from frame and passenger side slipped right in from bottom. Drive side went in even easier.

 

Mojo!!! Thats great news for guys who want shorties.

Long tuber guys might not get so lucky

 

I'm thinking that shorties are the better way to go with these vehicles. That's what made me wonder if the mustang headers would work.

 

I tried a set for fit when I swapped the 5.0 in my Comet, no chance.

 

Main reasons I went shorty! One man/me installation and 70+ years of age -- want less install issues as possible.
The only thing needed after install is the collector will hit pitman arm on hard left turn; it won't present a problem normal driving. I will/intend to take back to muffler shop and have collector dented or modified. I don't have any regrets w'/ my choice. I will state, the long tubers didn't have an issue w/ pit arm. If I had a race car, would have went back to long tubes.

 

Do you have manual or power steering? That seems to be the difference with the pitman arm.

 

I have power steering. Pit arms are different and that may have some bearing on contact w/ collector. Maybe someone w/ manual can add something too this conversion.

 

I would agree, from what I have read during research, power steering seems to be the culprit. As you said, hopefully some with more knowledge will chime in.