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Topic: Anyone run Crites headers?
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V8 Thumper
Gearhead Posts: 4377
From: Arizona
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-29-2003 09:09 AM
   
Looking for feedback/comments regarding fit and quality. I've just about got my father-in-law to open up the wallet and pitch those awful exhaust manifolds on his 429, Crites are about the only option for 385 series motors in an early Galaxie.2" primaries, 3 1/2" collectors. Eventually (hopefully soon) this motor will get a 280-ish duration camshaft and a good intake. Stock converter in front of a C6 w/ 3:1 gears in a HEAVY car... are these headers too big for 429 cubic inches? Also, they list an 'oil filter adapter', are there primary tube clearance issues? ------------------
1965 GT coupe, 333ci aluminum headed/solid cammed stroker, four speed, 3.70:1 9" All Blue Oval, no blue bottle
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/V8Thumper.html
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Just Strokin
Gearhead Posts: 754
From: Tuscaloosa, Alabama
Registered: Dec 2001
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posted 01-29-2003 10:58 AM
I am going to be using the Crites headers on the 501 in the 64 Fairlane. They look pretty decent as far as welding and the bends. I have got to go back and clearance around a few things to get the headers to fit.The oil filter adapter is possibly needed to let the #5 tube drop straight down to go under the chassis. The adapter bolts in place of the filter and the filter turns down like on the FE's. Some of the adapters allow connections for an oil cooler. I've got a couple of the oil filter adapters if you need one. ------------------
Larry No fast Fords at this time but one fine cruising 96 F350 CC DRW Power Strokin diesel.
And one rusty 64 Fairlane nick-named the Rust Bucket....And sometimes called the Money Pit... The sounds of a brain dropping into gear.....
"Buzzzzzz.......Click"
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 25883
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 01-29-2003 11:26 AM
I have always had good feedback on Crites products.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
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Professional Manwhore
The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
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custom300fe
Journeyman Posts: 4
From: Niagara Falls, Ont
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 01-29-2003 11:37 AM
You could try Ford Powertrain they have headers for the "385" series in the '55 to '64
http://www.fordpowertrain.com/Headers.htm
Gerry
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lawless
Gearhead Posts: 425
From: Richmond, VA
Registered: Aug 2000
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posted 01-29-2003 08:28 PM
I've had 3 64 fairlanes and have run Crites stuff on all of them. Never had a problem  ------------------
64 Fairlane Hard top
289 4-speed -- SOLD to a good home.
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old fart
Journeyman Posts: 34
From: ORLANDO, FLA. ORANGE CTY
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 03-11-2003 12:50 PM
USED THEM ON MY 427 66 GALIXIE. LOOKED GOOD SOUNDED GOOD FIT GOOD. A MAN WHEN YOU GO TOO THE SHOP(BALL JOINTS) THE WHOLE SHOP HAS TO COME OVER AND LOOK. THE OLD MECH.ACTED LIKE THEY WERE IN THE FRONT OF A RACE GOD.
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2060
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 03-11-2003 05:04 PM
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Originally posted by old fart:
.....427 '66 GALIXIE. ...THE WHOLE SHOP... ACTED LIKE THEY WERE IN THE FRONT OF A RACE GOD.
.....Sounds about right to me!! I'd probably be right beside them, "with my eyes wide-open & my knees wanting to bend down in reverence".....   Ryan
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