1952-59 Ford SBC in a '55 Ranch Wagon (I know I'm going to get a lot of hate for this)

Might be a dumb question but for the price I figured I would ask! Would these headers work for me? http://www.kmjent.com/cart/ford-86-93-mustang-ceramic-exhaust-headers-5l-302-5.0.html

 

earthbound,late model Mustang headers stick out and won't clear the steering box or A-arms in a '54-59, they will fit in Shoebox Fords.This is what you need:http://www.streetsideauto.com/p/hedman-painted-hedders-88400/

 

Thanks for the quick response man! I figured it was worth the question

 

Now for you "stick a SBC in a FORD" guys here is some eye candy: http://phoenix.craigslist.org/evl/pts/3729352736.html

 

W***a matter with a Y block? They bolt in you dont have to move anything. It all fits like it was meant to be there. I know where there is one right now that eats 350 Chevys for breakfast.

 

To clarify: Henry Ford contracted to the Dodge Bros to build engines for him to Ford design and specs, not Dodge. He paid them in Ford stock. They later sold out to Ford and started Dodge Bros cars.
Kettering was more research than design. Cole and Duntov had way more to do with the initial SBC. The stud/pedestal stamped rocker design was actually lifted from Pontiac's new OHV V8 design.

 

Little update on the wagon. Finally got the body back on to move it to my new place. Still has a long ways to go but couldnt help but post some pics of it! Cant wait to get this thing on the road. Let me know what you guys think.
Thanks
Andy

 

Looks great...........but that last pic? I think there just might be a bit much negative camber.

 

Looks great,I'm thinking a set of springs will get it up where it needs it be. HRP

 

Thanks guys! and yeah just a little bit of negative camber haha I should be able to get back in the garage next weekend to get some more done on it.... again thanks for the comments

 

The car is looking pretty cool. Is that air bags plus steppping the frame to get it that low? Did you decide on a Ford motor? 351W?

 

Yeah i have air bags in the front and rear. As far a notch i just did a basic c-notch so i could keep the interior as close to stock as possible. and yeah went with a 351w and an AOD transmission. Thanks for the comments guys!

 

Hey Earthbound, love to know about those wheels ? Had my Wag for 2 months I6 is out and the engine hunt is on.

 

Cafeswartz, let me see if I can track down the seller name I bought them from on ebay. They come just plain black and then I base cleared them to match the motor and tansmission. Message me with any other questions and thanks for the comments!

 

Welcome to the group earthbound. Ford or chevy, threr are lots of smart and helpful people here.

 

Earlier you asked about the axel ratio .My I6 with the 3 speed manual has a 4.09 which was perfect for the claimed top speed of 86 mph back in the day.
Really looking forward to hearing about your exhaust choice with the 351w. I've been stuck on 302 because of the chat but would prefer the 351.

 

Love the wagon!