I can't help but drool at some of the headers offered for our 390, heaven knows the mass produced (see power robbing) factory job is a joke, but damn near all of those aftermarket choices include disclaimers preventing the use of sway bars or power steering. I drive the truck like I stole it, necessitating the HD sway bar (still debating between LMC or one off of a mid-seventies 1-ton). I will definitely get a power steering conversion when the money/time is right, as I'm beginning to look like pop-eye. At the same time, I can't ignore the extra hp/torque/fuel economy boost provided by a good set of headers.
Having said all that, I couldn't be happier with the ability of the stock headers to last and last and last... God bless thick iron. Is it too much to ask for a set of long lasting, free-flowing, headers that will live in harmony (i.e. fit) with the rest of my truck?
One last note... Am I correct in looking for tri-Y/long-tube headers for the best compromise in power for a haulin'/pullin' truck like mine?
I'd really appreciate any advice on what to get, what has worked well for you, or where to look for options. Thanks fellas
-Josh
Sway bar / PS / Header compatibility
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Sway bar / PS / Header compatibility
"I never gave anybody hell! I just told the truth and they thought it was hell." - Plain speakin' Harry Truman
I can't imagine why a sway bar would interfere with headers. 
Power steering I could see, but a sway bar? 
I've always wanted to try a set of tri-Y's, but havent as of yet.
Whichever flavor you end up with, just make sure to get a set with thick flanges.
Power steering I could see, but a sway bar?
I've always wanted to try a set of tri-Y's, but havent as of yet.
Whichever flavor you end up with, just make sure to get a set with thick flanges.My "Slickitis" affliction began here...
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
66 F100 CC/65 F100 CC/66 F250 CC
If it starts to rain, they'll tax the splash.
If you want to fish, they'll tax the bass.
If you plant a yard, they'll tax the grass.
If you don't play nice, they'll fine your *$#!
give these guys a call, they fixed me up with some tri Y for my 429 ,great quality stuff, tell them i sent ya,,
http://www.fordpowertrain.com/Headers.htm
i posed some pics in a previous thread, you can check them out
http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=
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http://www.fordpowertrain.com/Headers.htm
i posed some pics in a previous thread, you can check them out
http://fordtruk.com/forums/viewtopic.ph ... highlight=
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Yamaha FS1E
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