In the Hooker Header application charts the Maverick is not listed. The Comet, 1963-1973 IS listed. I thought the Maverick 1969.5 - 1977 and Comet 1971 - 1977 were the same. Anyone have expierience with these headers? This is a strip only car so P/S and A/C brackets are not a concern. Shock towers are not modified.
headers I'm running Hooker #6901. Just competition, not super comp. They fit great, installed easy, but I can't turn left all the way. I had one hell of a time getting headers for my Maverick. I got some from summit that they said would fit. They didn't. When I called back they said I might have to do a bit of creative torching, so I did. I finally got the passenger side header installed after screwing up both my shock tower and the header only to install the drivers side one and when I went to set the motor back down, the header came to rest on the steering box, holding the motor 2" above the mount. I called back, more than a bit upset, and they said to pull them and buy another of the same PN as they were probably missboxed and I had thrown away the first box. So I did and they sent me another of the same set. I ended up with these hooker units next Also purchased at full price. When I got them on and saw the limited turning radius, I decided to cut my losses and live with it. ... Just noticed I seem to have rambled on quite a bit. Uhh.. sorry about that. heheh
I tryed a set of Hooker super comps on my 73 comet they did not fit i had the same problem the rear primary tube came in contact with the steering box.i was very upset seeing how i was doing my trans at the same time i thought now would be a great time to put in new headers without the trans in the way.worst of all i had put in for 4 days off from work to get everything done that i wanted to do to the car well when the headers didnt fit that srewed everything.i ended up sending the hookers back to summit a got a pair of headman coated heders much cheaper and the packaging and quality of the coating was much better.
I'm running Hooker Super Comps on my 74, the problems are the AOD is too wide(not a problem if you don't have an AOD) so that took some work, and the driver's side collector rattles against the tranny crossmember. I am making a custom crossmember to drop it 1/4 to 1/2 inch to prevent this. It only hits when the engine is cold, running rough. aside from that... I'm happy with them. I ordered the ones for the Maverick, btw... 63 Comet is a totally different bird, I don't know how that 63 and 73 are in the same category.
im running Hooker Super Comps... best damn fitting headers i ever put on a maverick. however it was part number 6110-1 so don't know what the differance was. Now remember if you have PS you will need the drop bracket for the slave. And by doing this you will lose a bit of steering radius. But again these are still the best damn headers i ever put on a maverick.
I just ordered the Super Comps. part# 6208-1. These are 1 3/4 primary tube headers for a 351W. Purple 70 has them on his Maverick and says it only takes some slight modifications to make them work. As far as I know these are the biggest primary tube headers that you can "make" work on a Maverick/Comet.
Hey when you install them can you let me know how it went I would also like to try this on my 71 comet. Also do you have your shock towers cut back if not will you have to?
My shock towers are original and I think to make the 6208 headers work you have to notch the driver side shock tower slightly. I'm gonna try to move the motor back about an 1" and see if that helps, so maybe I won't have to cut anything!!
i just came in from trying to get my headers on. changed from a 351w to a 302. ordered summit headers. they've been a nightmare. tried lifting engine, removing motor mounts, and a number of other things. decided to put my old headers back on and now they don't fit either. put on a set of edelbrock heads and it seems that when i put the headers on i cant get the motor mount on the drivers side back on. will try to unbolt the tranny next week and see if i can get the summit headers on by moving the whole thing. if anyone can think of any other things that i haven't tried please let me know.
Don. Those headers absolutely will not fit. I got stuck with 2 sets of them before buying the ones I have now. Read my previous post, box those headers up, and send 'em back. These folks on here seem to have plenty of good part numbers for us. You can get Summit to refund your purchase and return shipping as long as you ordered them by application, not part number. Good luck, -Ray By the way, anyone need a set of headers for NOT a Maverick? I find myself with an extra pair or two. hehehe
called summit about there headers yesterday. they said there's only been a few mavericks they wouldn't fit. i told him thats funny as i don't have p/s, p/b or a/c or any other accessories. they said to send them back. i ordered the hooker comp headers # 6901-1. i'll let you know how easy they go on. by the way if you go to the hooker web site they do list the mavericks. i think the reasons i couldnt get the old headers back on is that they were for a 351w and they swept down quicker. when i put them on the 302 they were closer to the engine and hit the motor mount. may be only on that brand (?) of header. came with the car.
6901 Don, Those headers wilfit just fine, except that you will lose a bit of left turning radius. THe pitman arm will contact the header about an inch before the sadly non adjustable steering stop. just so you know, the passenger side will go in with no trouble at all, but you'll have to raise the motor about 2" to get the drivers one in. -Ray
Re: headers the summit headers did you get the parts number on them i got a set of summit brand their in the box aint put them on i may not want to ??????
summit # Their # is G90311. I don't know what they do fit, but the box says must-coug. get rid of those things fordman. And tell 'em I said thanks a lot.
