1) 351 car converted to 429 with Hooker Super Competition Ceramic Headers. Problem with this set up = on the passenger side, one of the pipes based on the way they are configured, hangs down 2-3" lower than all the other pipes. Lower than all the pipes on the drivers side too. So, when i even let off the gas and/or brake, that pipe on passenger side drags on the ground and is already squared off. I order 429 shorty headers but the cross member and engine mounts are in the way for that install to take place. 

I'm already at a frustration point - looks like 429 Race headers are a bit more snug but there height/clearance to the ground doesn't look much improved over what i have! 

Thoughts - 1) we have already installed 2" front spring lifts to even get it on a trailer to get home when purchase. 2) Are there a set of headers that plug and play with this configuration that you can show me work? Console, PS, PB add to my issues. 3) should I just buy some stock exhaust manifolds for this as an easy and tucked solution?

Thanks all in advance for the input!

 

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They list a shorty header for 429-460 engines that might work.  It only shows on the Mustang page, but it should fit a 1970-71 Torino too since they are very similar chassis.  Most headers list that they fit 65-73 Mustang and 66-71 Fairlane/Tornio.

 

 

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Is the engine sitting level from left to right?

The 67-73 Mustang, 66-71 Torino/Fairlane and 66-69 Falcon are all variations on the same chassis.

Engines sit at different angles/heights in different models and years based on mounts and associated bracketry. And those parts will bolt up in different chassis than they came in.

Mix-and-match parts cause odd problems.

Hello All.

Speaking to Stan, he said they fit perfect, and guaranties there to be no fitment or ground clearance issues.

With shipping and the CeramaChrome coating, they cost $1099.00.

What can I say, it's not 1974 anymore...

Mike H.

I used the phone number on the site, and I have been exchanging email with them. I think they are just pretty busy.

My new headers showed up today, looking at my email, the order confirmation was on 5/15, and he said it was a 6-8 week lead time, and it was about 9 weeks.

Nice stuff, totally worth it.

I didn't post a picture, but my name (all customers names) are stamped in the flange on both headers.

Mike H.