who makes the best long tube headers for a early bronco with a 351w?

ricky · Jun 26, 2007

wanted to ask who makes the best fitting long tube headers for a 351w for a early bronco,would like to have 1 3/4 tubes if possible,but might have to go with 1 5/8..thanks for any info

ak68 · Jun 26, 2007

headers

I like the hedmans I got from jet hot. They dropped in from the top and fit well. They are a little tight on the passenger side frame and if you run a standard without hydraulic clutch you will have to modify your clutch rod assembly.

ricks77eb · Jun 27, 2007

Hedmans are what I use also. As a matter of fact, I have my old set that I took off when I bought a new set of Jet Hot Hedmans if you are looking.

Rick

jdub1233 · Jun 27, 2007

hedman's work great for me too

Dusty · Jun 27, 2007

Thorleys!

Dusty

SteveL · Jun 28, 2007

the hedmans hit my clutch linkage with 351w and stock manual linkage. I like the fit of duffys long tube headers but their coating flaked of real fast. Buy the black ones and send em to jet hot.

Kaw-Liga · Jun 28, 2007

I might not be thinking clearly, but what does the stock clutch linkage on your 351 hit the header when I have those headers on my 302 with stock linkage and no problems? I'm starting to think of grabbing a 351w in the next few months and would like to know of little problems like this that I might have to face. Thanks.

Rob

Duke Nukem · Jun 28, 2007

I have Duffy long tubes and have been running them for about 5 years with no problems. Recently I upgraded from a 302 to a 351W and was able to re-use the same headers. Because the engine is taller and wider than a 302 the fitment has changed so I had to re-route my exhaust and brake lines. It fits, it just fits differently than before and the clearance to the frame rails and body is a little tighter.

SteveL · Jun 28, 2007

When I rebuilt my 351w one of my friends sold me his jet hot coated hedmans so it would look cleaner under the hood. I just remember they hit the linkage. It's been a while but I think it was the piece between frame and the block. Luckily I still had my rusty duffy's to bolt on.

wildbill · Jun 29, 2007

I have run Hooker wheel well #9814 since motor was put in clear everthing and work good. I on my second set since 72. The ones in now were put on in 86 and were done in custom rattle can white. Good luck with your choice.

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Flash69 · Jun 29, 2007

I have Jeffs L&L headers on mine and i like them real well.

nvrstuk · Jun 29, 2007

tubes

Hey Wildbill, what primary tube size are those Hookers?

TIA

wildbill · Jun 30, 2007

nvrstuk said:
Hey Wildbill, what primary tube size are those Hookers?

TIA

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Bill %)

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BroncoMark · Jun 30, 2007

X2 on the hooker fenderwells. The only downside I can see is that they limit your shock hoop options.

nvrstuk · Jun 30, 2007

Anybody running 1 3/4" primary tube size? Any suppliers make 'em that size for a SBF heads?

broncnaz · Jun 30, 2007

Not for bronco applications 1 3/4 is way more than most SBF's can flow unless your turning 8000 RPM. 1 5/8's is more than enough.

nvrstuk · Jul 1, 2007

This application won't be a typical SBF hence the need for air flow for big block cubes at high rpms.

Thanks. Looks like we'll have to build another set.

who makes the best long tube headers for a early bronco with a 351w?

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