Headers for my 57

[JimNolan]

Guys,
   I'm looking for some headers to go on my 57. It's got the 390 with 8 bolt heads. At first I didn't think I'd go that route but now I've decided I definitely want to put headers on. Who makes headers that will fit my car and still have clearance for the stock steering box.
   I looked at the ones from Ford Powertrain Applications. Anyone recomend these people.
Thanks,
Jim

[shopratwoody]

Jim,
I am happy with the quality of FPA headers. Crite also has some, but if your car sits low proly a problem
according to what they told me. My FPA headers are the short type (no collector). I always had custom
built headers when it had FE mtrs in it. I have a 429 now, had to do some trimming here and there, but
his quality is nice. I'd buy FPA again. 
Later, Ron 

[custom300fe]

Jim

To save me posting all the pictures right now I'll put this link of the problems I've had putting the FPA headers in my 57 with 390.
When I get more time I'll post them here.
Gerry

http://www.network54.com/Forum/436002/thread/1162095171/

[JimNolan]

Ron and Gerry,
   You're response was appreciated. And Gerry, You must be very good with kids, you have more patience than I do. I'm going to look at as many headers as I can before I spend 700 dollars and have a stroke installing them.
Thanks Guys,
Jim

[FORDNUT]

Thank you. You have just convinced me that I will run stock manifolds before I would spend $700 and have to go through that. I still get nightmares from the same type experience trying to get a header to fit my 392 stroker that is in my Custom.

[JPotter57]

A friend of mine has a set of Hedman Huslers on his `57.  They look good, seem to fit ok.   Not sure about installation woes.  This is still a good part number aparently...Hedman 85245,
HED-85245-6  Hedman Husler Hedders

This from summitracing as of now...

Headers, Husler, Full-Length, Steel, Ceramic Coated, Ford/ Mercury 1958-59, 352, Pair
2/10/07 $730.69 
     HED-85245  Hedman Husler Hedders
Headers, Husler, Full-Length, Steel, Natural, Ford/ Mercury 1958-59, 352, Pair
2/10/07 $528.99 

[JimNolan]

JPotter57,
   Thanks for the info. I'll look them up. If your friend comes around soon, ask him about his installation woes.
Thanks,
Jim

[JPotter57]

I dropped an email to Joe, and this is what he wrote back...

" Hi James, no mine fit tight but go right in .. The only tight spot is near the steering box . But they go right in ,just loosen the motor mount & jack up motor on the side your putting it in & done !!!drivers side is harder than passenger side .. i got so much practice that i can do it by myself .. Think i got them from jegs but had to call the company for the part #..then order them from jegs . "

[JimNolan]

JPotter57,
    Thanks for the information. I'll call their company and talk to a tech. Their website says that you can't use power steering with them. I'll see what they have to say.
Thanks again,
Jim