Which Headers

[johns2000]

Anyone running a 460 and if so what headers are you using? I know FPA makes them for our Fords with 460's anybody else? Anyone have these and care to comment?

[JPotter57]

Crites makes a set, they are 2 inch primary 3.5 inch collector.  The front two tubes on each side drop below the engine crossmember so they will be touchy on a lowered car.  Also, the collector exits almost directly into the trans crossmember, so a custom xmember will need to be made with clearance for exhaust.  Price is around$300 or so, listed on their website www.critesrestoration.com.
Hope this helps...

[johns2000]

Hey thanks!!

[shopratwoody]

I run the FPA on mine. It sits pretty low and they are short which is good. Not the easiest
to put on. I have Crites mounts and crossmember. Had to do some trimming here and
there for clearance. I do like the quality though.
Ron

[johns2000]

Ron

    Do you know if you have the stage 2 headers? What size engine do you have? I talked to Stan at FPA yesterday and for the stage 2 for a 460 with a R/P steering system there 495. and 695. for the ceramic coated inside and out, sounds a little high but what are you going to do if your going 460 with the R/P system?

John

[shopratwoody]

Ron

    Do you know if you have the stage 2 headers? What size engine do you have? I talked to Stan at FPA yesterday and for the stage 2 for a 460 with a R/P steering system there 495. and 695. for the ceramic coated inside and out, sounds a little high but what are you going to do if your going 460 with the R/P system?

John

John,
He didn't offer me an option as I recall. I have the flash chrome I guess. I have the stock 57
steering box. I would think it would be a lot easier to fit with the R&P steering. I think mine
were about 500.00. My engine is a 429.

Ron

[johns2000]

I bet that 429 will push the old Ranchero right on down the road and probably sideways if you so desire!! Thanks for the info Ron.

[shopratwoody]

If you buy FPA headers tell Stan what mounts you are gonna use. He kinda used that
as an excuse as to why I had to make mine fit.
Ron

[johns2000]

Yea, that's good advice I told him about everything else, engine, steering. You kinda think he would have asked?