oh wow, I think I opened up a debate here.. lol every one has put out some great info on this on, but in my case im running a pretty much stock 5.0 so im not to concerned over a couple HP loss or gain. I just want something functional at this point. short,long, oem,aftermarket.... I don't care. I just want my bird up and running. you guys are awesome, thanks for the input.
I got time to find something cool, I have TONS of other things to fix before its driveable anyways. I still think my best option is some short headers, they seem much easier to work with.
good info guys, thanks. I can see where the tabs could use a little hacking, may just have to go that route, or just find some stock mustang headers. I found one set in the junkyard but the driver side was cracked. the mustang headers seem to be a lot more compact than the ones I want to use. I will throw a pic in the mix here shortly
3.8 to 5.0 swap is driving me nuts..i got the 5.0 in but the exhaust manifolds that were on it were hitting on the mounts, best I figure they came off a bronco or truck. anyways I got a set of old blackjack long headers that have been laying around for years and I wanted to put them on but looks pretty much impossible, so I would love to know what headers do any of you guys run or should I make my own custom headers.
im sure theres a post somewhere about this already but it seems much easier to start a new one rather than searching through all the old posts. anyway, my struts are no longer struts.... lol I can push down on the fender and the car literally stays down unless I lift it back up. so I was wondering if anyone has done any cool swaps or mods to the front struts? also my car was a 3.8 but now 5.0 so I need something a beefier.
low funds, yep!!! mine is 100% junkyard parts.... I got early 80's carbed 302, pretty much stock.how did you hold that fox in the road with the 351 in it?
