header issues

[greenstranger89]

hi im getting toward the end of my swap and im having major issues finding headers that work i got a set of headmans that were supposed to be for this swap but they didnt clear the steering shaft or the passenger side frame rail then i tried a set of explorer manifolds which cleared everything but the spark plug wires and boots because the plugs are on a different angle than an explorer so does anyone know if they make either a set of shorties or long tubes that will work and clear all the problem areas thanks jim....

 

[WWard]

Tri-Y's maybe?

I'm using a set of Patriots that I got from Summit...they worked fine for me...with only a slight trimming on the passenger frame rail.

 

[Teddyzee]

What year is your truck, what engine and heads are you using, what mounts are you using, 2wd/4wd... manual, auto, which specific trans...

 

[greenstranger89]

its a 1989 xlt ranger 2wd im using the andvanced adapter plates with convertible mounts and a t5 tranmision and they are stock 1984 mustang heads.

 

[Lil John SVT]

Tri-Y's maybe?

I'm using a set of Patriots that I got from Summit...they worked fine for me...with only a slight trimming on the passenger frame rail.

Do you have a part number for the patriot headers?

 

[WWard]

I have a link..

Patriot Exhaust H8426 - Patriot Full-Length Headers
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTE-H8426/

Patriot Exhaust H-8426-1 -Ceramic Coated Patriot Full-Length Headers
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/PTE-H-8426-1/

 

[greenstranger89]

do those patriots fit well id rather not order another set and them not fit . but thanks for all the help so far.

 

[WWard]

I'll try to get some pics of mine up here tomorrow.

I think they fit fine....for me...in my '85...I dunno how much of a difference there is in an '89, probably not too much.

 

[Teddyzee]

Yes, Tri-Ys typically fit very well in a 2wd manual trans Ranger. Mine fit perfect, and clear everything. The application is '65-'70 Mustang, generally called "Shelby Tri-Y"

Couple of shots of the headers.

 

[originalnitro]

These are a little pricey. My father in law is using them on his 89 swap.
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hooker+Headers/520/6802/10002/-1

 

[greenstranger89]

Thanks for all the pictures does anyone have a good shot from the driverside from the top just to see steering shaft clearances bc im gunna order a set of the patriots todY

 

[Teddyzee]

Some old shots:

They are nice and high, too- above the frame rails.

 

[WWard]

Here's a few shots of mine...

 

[keeno]

Thats a notch cut out of the frame on the pass side??

 

[Lil John SVT]

I have a set of tri y's also. Haven't put them on yet though. I hope they work with my c4 trans.