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Title: Headers for 390
Post by: Edsel58 on 2011-12-04 04:18

What headers has the best fit for a 1958 Edsel/Fairlane with an FE?

Title: Re: Headers for 390
Post by: shopratwoody on 2011-12-04 12:37

For pre made I'd say FPA up in Ore or Wash. Have to check my receipt. They're NICE

Title: Re: Headers for 390
Post by: Edsel58 on 2011-12-04 14:02

Do you know how mutch they cost, and do they have any dealers?

Title: Re: Headers for 390
Post by: shopratwoody on 2011-12-04 23:53

No dlrs that I know of. I bought direct. Not cheap but good quality.

Title: Re: Headers for 390
Post by: Edsel58 on 2011-12-11 15:40

So you dont remember what you paid for them?

Title: Re: Headers for 390
Post by: rmk57 on 2011-12-11 21:21

Crites makes them for a 390 swap. Ground clearance is an issue because of the front tubes running underneath the control arms. I bought a set for a 429-460 swap and they fit pretty good, I think they were about $350.00, the 390-428 ones are probably the same price.

Title: Re: Headers for 390
Post by: JPotter57 on 2011-12-12 17:57

Coated they are over $700...spendy, but fit well.

Title: Re: Headers for 390
Post by: shopratwoody on 2011-12-13 13:53

Thanks James, couldn't find my receipt.

Title: Re: Headers for 390
Post by: Edsel58 on 2011-12-20 05:30

Ok, thanks everyone! I think ill go for Crites. FPA may be better but a lot more expensive...

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Technical => General Tech Discussion => Topic started by: Edsel58 on 2011-12-04 04:18