Installing Exhaust Headers

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  1. davbell22602

    davbell22602 67-79 Ford Trucks #1

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    Is there any mods I need to do when installing headers on a 390 w/automatic C6 trany? I was told the headers hit the engine mount brackets and I would need to raise the engine and put spacer in between the engine bracket and engine mount. Is there a specific brand of headers to bypass this raising of the engine?
     
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    davbell22602 67-79 Ford Trucks #1

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    Here's what guy had to do to get the headers to fit.


     
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    Wow there must be alot of clearance issues in a 67.
     
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    I doubt that. I think he bought the wrong headers or wanted a certain type that didnt fit right cause they weren't made for a 67-72 F series.

    Also 67-77 F series frames were the same. Fords big frame change over year was 77 or 78 on frame fitment.
     
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    I saw LMC has frame perches, motor mounts and hardware kits on the 67-72 for $10.95 to $14.95 each depending on application.

    LMC Truck Parts - Page 40

    I saw a rear engine mount for 240 thru 302 on 65-72's
    and a rear engine mounts for 360-390 68-72 but no
    listing for a rear engine mount on a 67.
     
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    I never heard of rear engine mount. My 390 came out of a 68 truck. The 360 and 390 wasnt introduced in truck til 68. I supposed to have a 352 in my 67.

    Rear engine mount is the trany mount.
     
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    This is an excellent idea ,i love it !
     

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