Email I sent to FPA:

If you make a 351C Shorty header for older mustangs so people do not have to worry about the 4-speed linkage problem and the powersteering box..............They will come.....
I keep reading on mustang message boards about people looking for a good 351C header that does not cause problems.
I will keep checking your site for my 72 mustang 351c-4V.

Thanks,

Chane

Reply from FPA:

Well, this is where we are at. We currently build both a 351C 2V and a 351C 4V four tube long style header. Our first goal was to try the shorty approach but after a mock up, given the head width, combined 4 speed and power steering issues, we found that the longer design would be more forgiving and of course, be more complimental to the 351 C breathing senario. Our goals were actually many in the 351C header. We listened to customers and without a doubt they were saying ,"give us max ground clearance! We did. No part of our header hangs lower than the stock oil pan ! Use a H.D. 3/8 16 gauge , 3" ball and socket collector and make sure that it will fit a C6. We did ! We also built the first prototype on a 4 speed 1970 Must with power steering and cleared the Z bar. However, not unlike several other Ford "Z" bar designs, there are 3 different Z bar designs all mostly alike but also "different'> The 4V C linkage is the most troublesome because the bottom lever of the Z bar that actuates the adj. rod to the release arm makes a loop forward and curves back. This curve runs into the header tube. Now, given the fact that all small block Fords, use the same pivot points,the Z bars with the lower lever heading straight down instead of curving forward work fine. So long story to the point, use this style Z bar or change the one you have to this configuration. Why? Because this is the best damn header on the market for those 67 to 73 Mustangs and no one else is going to build another header for these cars, period. Not enough numbers to support the the design costs and this "Z" bar snafu is not rocket science engineering to change if you even have to. This header even fits the 65/66 Mustangs without cutting the shock towers ! Side note, our new Boss 302 Header is about 4 weeks away.
Thanks,
Stan Johnson F.P.A.

Here is thier website:

http://www.fordpowertrain.com/

By the way, communication from Stan was excellent, he even sent me E-mail to tell me the headers have been shipped on time just like he told me when I ordered.

The questions I asked prior to ordering were answered on the spot by Stan, he didn't have to ask or look it up, he KNOWS what is going on there. Hooker and Hedman couldn't give the same answer twice on any question and the answer they did give was different from their catalogs??????

If that's the case, it will compromise exhaust flow. I have a 351C in
a '66 fastback and use the swap headers which have one tube on each
side crossing over to the opposite side collector. To fit in the narrow
engine compartment, the tubes go straight down right at the port exit.
In the '71 to '73 model's wide engine compartment, you have the room to
make a more gentle turn at the port exit. I have no idea how much HP
this will cost.

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Originally posted by Derrick LaRiviere:
Now i have a set of hookers on my 70 and they fit like crap.

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Originally posted by MASTIFF:
ccode67,

When you get your headers up and working can you please leave a thread on FPA headers so we can see how you like them. Thanks

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