Hello Folks,
A quick question for the FE experts...
Will the 406/427 factory high performance cast-iron headers fit in a Tbird with the 390?
Short of these, any recommended less-expensive alternatives?
Thanks.
FE 406/427 Exhaust Manifold Fit a 390 in a 62 Tbird?
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FE 406/427 Exhaust Manifold Fit a 390 in a 62 Tbird?
Cheers, Ken
1962 Convertible
1966 Q-code Landau Coupe (sold)
1990 SuperCoupe 5-speed (sold)
1962 Convertible
1966 Q-code Landau Coupe (sold)
1990 SuperCoupe 5-speed (sold)
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Re: FE 406/427 Exhaust Manifold Fit a 390 in a 62 Tbird?
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Alan H. Tast, AIA
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Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Technical Director/Past President,
Vintage Thunderbird Club Int'l.
Author, "Thunderbird 1955-1966" & "Thunderbird 50 Years"
1963 Hardtop & 1963 Sports Roadster
Re: FE 406/427 Exhaust Manifold Fit a 390 in a 62 Tbird?
Thanks.
Cheers, Ken
1962 Convertible
1966 Q-code Landau Coupe (sold)
1990 SuperCoupe 5-speed (sold)
1962 Convertible
1966 Q-code Landau Coupe (sold)
1990 SuperCoupe 5-speed (sold)
Re: FE 406/427 Exhaust Manifold Fit a 390 in a 62 Tbird?
I have FPA headers on my 61, installed in 2014. Cost was about $700 as I recall. Like some others on this forum, I had to add about 1/4” shims under the motor mounts to provide clearance. I also had to heat and bend the transmission fluid filler tube to clear the headers. If you search these forums you will find some have used Sanderson headers with success. I believe the Sandersons are a little less expensive than the FPA’s. Good luck.
Bill
Bill
Past owner 1961 Thunderbird - Heritage Burgundy Metallic
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