Installing Custom Headers

After running the car for a little bit, I realized to my dismay that MustangSteve's clutch cable was too close to my headers. I was warned about this ahead of time, but took a chance anyway. Mistake. So I just purchased brand new custom made headers by FPA. These headers are made for a 65 Mustang with Randall's Rack and a cable clutch. I had a real tough time removing the driver's side header. But it was easy compared to installing the replacement header. Due to my welding of additional metal to enforce the shock tower, there is practically no room for the headers. I had to grind some of that metal off to make the headers fit. In addition, the Global West upper control arms had very long bolts, which I had to shorten by half an inch or so to allow the header installation. All in all, it took me about 90 minutes to remove the old headers, and about four hours to install the new ones!

The headers came unpainted (the cheapest way to go) and I painted them blue. I also had an exhaust shop install 50 series Flowmasters and a BBK X-Pipe I purchased used.

The car sounds pretty good at idle, and when giving gas. But when letting go of the gas, it has too much bass.