I have been looking for some headers to work in my 36 truck project with a sbf and T5 transmission. Typical issues with steering clearance, frame clearance, etc. I found that a set of Hedman 88400’s fit really good except for how the outlet is angled and positioned. On the drivers side the outlet is very close to the transmission bellhousing where the cable goes. On a set of original foxbody headers, the outlet is angled away from that area, but the rest of the header doesn’t work well with the steering, frame, etc. Then on the p***enger side, the outlet is pointing straight towards the floor board with about 2 inches of clearance. The frame will need a little t******* on the edge. What are the chances that an exhaust company could bend an offset to clear this when they are making the pipes? My thoughts would be to cut off the ball end part of the header and weld on some different parts aimed in the correct direction? Thoughts?
Pretty simple fix for anyone with a mig welder. And they can weld an offset, or cut and change the angle slightly to point the ends away from obstructions. Would be nice if they had the car there also, but if you told them how long you want the collector, and measurements to where you want it to end, then any muffler shop can make the changes.
I am thinking about modifying the headers myself. These headers are specific for early Mustangs but are used in similar cars like the Maverick. This guy cut a wedge out and reformed the collector and welded it back together.
I was thinking more about cutting the ball formed end of so that I could weld on a round tube angled extension piece with a new ball formed end. The p***enger side needs to point down on about a 45 degree angle. And the drivers side needs to point away from the transmission.
@gregsmy How about if you cut "Above" The 3 bolt flange like 24 degs then flip 180 then weld back it would face down ?
I would get some mandrel bent tubing (you should get a U bend) the same diameter as the tube just before the ball. And just guessing you would what it in the tightest radius you could get it. Then you need to make the straightest cuts you can across the tubing at what ever point in the turn that you need. The only way to make it look right is when you cut the tubing anywhere it better round. I have seen some fancy fixtures to make the cut that look pretty slick.
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