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Mile High · 03-24-2010, 02:08 PM

Tubular Automotive did do 1 5/8" pipe on mine for the 351. They tell you there may be clearance issues around the towers. You probably know to check fit and spark plug clearance on an engine stand. I had a set of Windsor Jrs. on a 302, hated the relocated spark plugs. Had to modify the tubes on 5 & 6 cylinders for spark plug clearance. Bought a set of Hooker super comps (1 5/8") for an early Mustang and driver side tubes were all wrong (too close to the fire wall). Cut them off and made them right for a Falcon.
When I broke the 302 it hurt one head also so I went to the 351 stroker and AFR 205 heads. Much nicer. Two years ago bought the Crites headers. They are not egual length and I've flat spotted one tube. I did major trimming on the shock towers 2 years ago so I can get to plugs 2,3,5&6 so I could use a ratchet on them. It may be closer to 15 lbs. in a 5 lb. sack.

03-24-2010, 02:08 PM	#9
Mile High Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: My RV Posts: 218 Likes: 0 Liked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Re: 1964 Comet headers Tubular Automotive did do 1 5/8" pipe on mine for the 351. They tell you there may be clearance issues around the towers. You probably know to check fit and spark plug clearance on an engine stand. I had a set of Windsor Jrs. on a 302, hated the relocated spark plugs. Had to modify the tubes on 5 & 6 cylinders for spark plug clearance. Bought a set of Hooker super comps (1 5/8") for an early Mustang and driver side tubes were all wrong (too close to the fire wall). Cut them off and made them right for a Falcon. When I broke the 302 it hurt one head also so I went to the 351 stroker and AFR 205 heads. Much nicer. Two years ago bought the Crites headers. They are not egual length and I've flat spotted one tube. I did major trimming on the shock towers 2 years ago so I can get to plugs 2,3,5&6 so I could use a ratchet on them. It may be closer to 15 lbs. in a 5 lb. sack.