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Topic: FPA headers good??
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Stang72
Gearhead Posts: 283
From: Arkel,Zuid-Holland,Holland
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 09-02-2004 02:49 AM
   
in my search for headers for my 4v 351C..i found that FPA makes headers for a fair price.. but how is the quality on these headers???anyone ever used them???? their asking 450 for chrome plated and 650 for coated..sounds ok to me..
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2895
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-02-2004 06:53 AM
I have them, they fit perfect, look great, and are holding up very well. Mine are the nickel chrome, 351W in a 67 with z-bar clutch linkage.
Thick flanges, stepped tube, ball type collector.
Talk to Stan, he knows his stuff.------------------
Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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Ryan Wilke
Gearhead Posts: 2289
From: Stanton, Michigan 49707
Registered: Oct 2000
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posted 09-02-2004 08:53 AM
If memory serves me correctly, aren't all FPA headers the "shorty" type headers? For the street, that's probably fine; but for that last HP at the dragstrip  , you'll want long-tube headers.........yeah, long-tube headers hang lower, make more heat at the floorpan and are harder to install with clutch linkage, but the long-tube headers make more overall power. GOOD LUCK!
Ryan 
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mainer
Gearhead Posts: 157
From: Bryant Pond, Maine
Registered: Sep 2003
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posted 09-02-2004 09:16 AM
I have them, build quality is very good and fit is excellent. They are shorter, but I wouldn't call them shorties. Pic is in my signature. I was concerned with power also but Keith Kraft put out 620hp thru a 408w with the same step header. Hope to have my car at the track in the next couple weeks and will post results.don ------------------
68 Mustang Coupe
New engine
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Tea'sGrabber
Gearhead Posts: 276
From: Seattle, Wash.
Registered: Feb 2003
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posted 09-02-2004 02:37 PM
FPA headers are top notch.... I've known and raced with Stan for many years.. True Ford fanatic that knows his stuff... They have some pretty fast motors and cars out there.... JUST NOT AS FAST AS ME!!!!------------------
Todd 71 Mav Grabber All orig 306 cu.in. Cast Iron heads. Carillo Rods.Best et. 10.71 @ 124 thru the mufflers.
http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/TeasGrabber.html
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Stang72
Gearhead Posts: 283
From: Arkel,Zuid-Holland,Holland
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 09-02-2004 02:46 PM
Actually i corrosponded via E-mail with Stan.. ..due to his fair price and reading the good reviews here, he's awaiting my order i just have to save up some money, i got a large order coming in over 2-3 weeks for the Stang/Cleveland..(among them finally,my fiberglass 3"Dominator hood!!!!!!!can't wait to see how that will look on the car!!)so that'll drain me for sure,..but it's a long time to go before next season!! thanx guys!!
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The_Dude
Journeyman Posts: 23
From: Oregon
Registered: Oct 2002
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posted 09-03-2004 12:16 AM
I just installed a set on my '69 351w last night. I have power steering and a clutch linkage. Fit is very good and they don't hang low. All welds look like they were TIG welded. They are very high quality units.
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ccode67
Gearhead Posts: 2895
From: douglasville,ga,usa
Registered: Mar 2001
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posted 09-03-2004 06:49 AM
Here's mine.
http://www.fordpowertrain.com/351_w_dart_and_std.htm
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Stuart
MCA #48902
M&M #1091
67 stang 5 speed, 351W,
Edelbrock Performer RPM package my photo page
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Stang72
Gearhead Posts: 283
From: Arkel,Zuid-Holland,Holland
Registered: Jan 2003
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posted 09-03-2004 09:46 AM
Looking really good,..now my mind is really set on a set of these!!!!
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popeye
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Dixon, IA USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 09-04-2004 08:13 AM
DOES ANYONE HAVE A LINK TO FPA AND WHAT DOES FPA STAND FOR ?------------------
This is FORD COUNTRY, where on a quiet night, you can hear a chevy rusting
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torino420
Gearhead Posts: 117
From: Tracy, California
Registered: Apr 2003
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posted 09-04-2004 09:58 AM
http://www.fordpowertrain.com/I run them too, good headers. ------------------
69 Torino GT Hardtop
420" Windsor
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popeye
Gearhead Posts: 252
From: Dixon, IA USA
Registered: Dec 2002
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posted 09-04-2004 11:40 AM
THANKS FOR THE LINKPOPEYE
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This is FORD COUNTRY, where on a quiet night, you can hear a chevy rusting
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