302 Headers

[gpeplau]

Hey guys, Im looking to put headers on my 302 in my 75 bronco, but I'm wondering which ones to go with. I have about 4 sets from a ford fairlane, but I don't think they will work because of the narrow frame rails. Im putting an NV3550 in the bronco and was wondering if the headers would interfere with that. The ones on the TBP website says that it will require modification. Im really looking for something that isn't going to require me heating and hitting my new headers with a hammer to make them fit. That's some Roadkill kind of technique. Thanks in advance guys!

 

[jmangi62]

I installed Hedman headers on my 302 with a 3550 trans and perfect fit,no cutting,no bending,just right,although there isn't a ton of room,everything fits ok and I can still get to stuff to work on it.

 

[Dlish]

How deep are your pockets? The BC Broncos headers are works of art. I recall they have a fit chart on their site too that shows what motor/trans combos work.

 

[pcf_mark]

X2 on the Hedmans. Mine are 5-6 years old and I drive in snow and salt and crap and they pretty good still. I had to modify them when I put my 4R70W in.

 

[vintage bronco]

I have Brand New set of WH Ceramic coated shorties PT# 8006 to sell if interested. they are a super nice looking header and I can save you a few dollars.

 

[pcf_mark]

^ this guys is cool!

 

[muskrat]

How deep are your pockets? The BC Broncos headers are works of art. I recall they have a fit chart on their site too that shows what motor/trans combos work.

I love my BC Headers. Really cut down the heat coming through the floor.

 

[blubuckaroo]

These Hooker Headers fit great on my NV3550. Installed pretty easily with the engine in place.
They've been in there for about six years and the gaskets they came with are holding up fine.
Plus, the price is great.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-6909hkr/overview/year/1976/make/ford/model/bronco

 

[Action]

Hedmans

I have had Hedmans for over 25 years.Just now cut the ends off and went to a turbo style clamp....Really happy I did. Headers are still in good shape after all this time.
Jack

 

[goldstar]

p heads

will those hooker headers fit wit gt-40 p heads? or am I just stuck with the ones from bronco hut?

 

[gpeplau]

These Hooker Headers fit great on my NV3550. Installed pretty easily with the engine in place.
They've been in there for about six years and the gaskets they came with are holding up fine.
Plus, the price is great.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-6909hkr/overview/year/1976/make/ford/model/bronco

I was looking at those and wasn't sure if it was a good fit. I think im going to grab those then! Thank you!!

 

[Action]

P heads

P heads will always be the problem..................
Jack

 

[treihesse]

I have WH shorties and a bc 2 to 1 exhaust. Works good

 

[boogie]

treihesse did you have to weld them up or just bolt on?

 

[treihesse]

Bolted it on no real issue.

 

[boogie]

Ok thanks

 

[toddsrods]

I used fox body mustang 5.0 headers. $100 on ebay for ceramic coated units. fit decent, just had to get a little creative on the drivers pipe at the muffler shop.

 

[Harley]

Good thread , i'm following and payng attention to what works for others. Can any body tell me the pros and cons of shorty and long tube headers?
Is anybody running the Broncograveyard exhaust? I'm concerned those tube chamber mufflers will be stupid loud.

http://shop.broncograveyard.com/289...25-Manifolds/productinfo/10098AX/#prettyPhoto[gallery] nofollow/3/