Headers: 351W, T5, Cable Clutch, Pwr Steering and Brakes

[TexasEd 200]

Hit me up with what works.  I had the JBA shorties for my 302 but JBA says they won't fit on a 351 because the angle of the heads puts them into the inner fender.

I'll consider the JBA 1655 shorties designed for a cable clutch but they are $$$$.  If I can get something a little less expensive that would be better.

 

[EastYorkStang 68]

I used the Hedman 351 swap headers. Think 88660. Power steering requires the steering ram relocation bracket.

[rwcstang 208]

I run these on my 427w, https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-88308/make/ford/model/mustang/year/1969 I did have to use a drop bracket for the p/s setup, I highly recommend these heavy dutiy versions than the cheap ones scott drake sells as those will tear the frame eventually: https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/e5h21.html?a=GoogleProductSearch&sessionthemeid=26&srsltid=AfmBOorzfz3pRboxGCNDMK_5GMyl_bgodvJtNP4k9-UsJRaI89fhn4GVMfw 

[TexasEd 200]

7 hours ago, EastYorkStang said:

I used the Hedman 351 swap headers. Think 88660. Power steering requires the steering ram relocation bracket.

 

3 hours ago, rwcstang said:

I run these on my 427w, https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hed-88308/make/ford/model/mustang/year/1969 I did have to use a drop bracket for the p/s setup, I highly recommend these heavy dutiy versions than the cheap ones scott drake sells as those will tear the frame eventually: https://secure.cougarpartscatalog.com/e5h21.html?a=GoogleProductSearch&sessionthemeid=26&srsltid=AfmBOorzfz3pRboxGCNDMK_5GMyl_bgodvJtNP4k9-UsJRaI89fhn4GVMfw 

Thanks, I'll look into these.  How do the fit for ground clearance.  I'm leery of long tubs and was thinking Tri-Y or Mid/Short

Also, I really appreciate that you are responding with 351W applications, on another site and in Facebook everyone keeps telling me about their 302 headers.

[rwcstang 208]

3 minutes ago, TexasEd said:

 

Thanks, I'll look into these.  How do the fit for ground clearance.  I'm leery of long tubs and was thinking Tri-Y or Mid/Short

Also, I really appreciate that you are responding with 351W applications, on another site and in Facebook everyone keeps telling me about their 302 headers.

LT dont hang that low, not like some 289-302s headers. Since 351w are a taller deck, they tucker under pretty well, I run an external clutch slave/fork from MDL and everything clears including the p/s drop, never had an issue. 

The only thing that hangs real low is the magndaflow exhaust kit,  the mufflers will scratch first prior than the LT headers and I run SOT Front coilovers and 3link rear. 

[TexasEd 200]

W00T  I made an offer on eBay for a new set of JBA 1655 Ceramic coated and it was accepted.  Mid Length/Shorty style that accommodates the cable clutch and should not require ram bracket relocation.

[Flanders 47]

Might be a bit late, but I've got JBA 1653's on my 351. Fit with original clutch+z-bar, worked with original power ram although very close clearance so I added a really thin shim to it to drop the ram a bit.

[TexasEd 200]

On 5/17/2024 at 9:15 PM, Flanders said:

Might be a bit late, but I've got JBA 1653's on my 351. Fit with original clutch+z-bar, worked with original power ram although very close clearance so I added a really thin shim to it to drop the ram a bit.

Yes the 1653 is for automatic or z-bar.  I got the 1655 which is for cable clutch.

[jjstang 55]

I did the hedman 351w swap headers. No clearance issues with 4r70w and unisteer rack. They are tight to the block and spark plugs access is tight. This might help someone. 

[Mach1 Driver 597]

On 5/21/2024 at 1:33 PM, jjstang said:

I did the hedman 351w swap headers. No clearance issues with 4r70w and unisteer rack. They are tight to the block and spark plugs access is tight. This might help someone. 

Two different Hedman headers are mentioned above, 88660 and 88308- which did you use to get around the 4R70W?

[jjstang 55]

15 hours ago, Mach1 Driver said:

Two different Hedman headers are mentioned above, 88660 and 88308- which did you use to get around the 4R70W?

I’m out in of town right now but I can check when I get back. It was labeled for engine swaps. 

[Rsanter 158]

On a friends 69 cougar with a 351w we used the tri-y headers and then we tweaked the collector downward a bit