351W Exhaust manifolds / headers

[Jdgephar]

Hi Everyone,

I've read quite a few threads on which headers to use with a 351W. Most did not come to any specific conclusion, other than heating up and bending the tubes out of the way of the z bracket for the clutch on a manual. I'll share my experience here.

I have a '72 with no body lift, but 3.5" suspension lift. I had Headman long tube headers with the 302 block. With the 351, the drivers side header hits the z bracket for the clutch.

Bronco hut's shorty headers were the only ones I found listed to specifically work with a 351W and manual transmissions. I expect no issues finishing up the exhaust with these.

Happy father's day, and happy building everyone!

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[SteveL]

Duffy long tubecheaders work with the 351w but you have to ben the clutch bracket a little. I tried hedmans but they didn't fit

 

[Timmy390]

With the ones from BH you may have to slightly and I mean slightly modify the P side inner fender. I had to and so did a few others. This seems to only be an issue with a 351w if you call it an issue.

Tim