1952-59 Ford 53 Merc Gasser Build Thread: Project Quicksilver

The new pictures should be interesting,I wonder about header clearance with a 351W with it's extra width.

 

I gotta tell ya, I think a 351 with these headers would slide right in. I'll take a good pic this weekend from under the car. Already the header basically goes OVER the steering box and I can get my hand in between the header and steering box without a problem. So, moving it back (like it is supposed to be) and then higher (351W is taller) is actually going to clear it even more. The lower part of the header runs really close to the block. We're only talking about 3/4" on each side difference 302 vs 351 and the added deck height helps. Wish I had one laying around I would toss it in for fun...