So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

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So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

May 11, 2007, 11:32:00 AM

It's Friday so I'm doing the ritualistic burning of the money. I figure why not throw some long-tube headers on my car and now I'm just making the plans for what I should buy. The guy at the speed shop will not have any idea what fits a Tbird (I've had this conversation before) so I'd like to tell him Fox Mustang stuff will fit. That's accurate right? I figure I'll have a garage bolt them up to my 2 1/4 single pipe (no cats) atleast until I get some more money and throw on a dual setup.

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #1 – May 11, 2007, 11:51:18 AM

yes the header will fit but wont bolt up to the Y pipe. you will need to run an H or X pipe. you could get pipes bent from the headers down an run straight pipes to the lers

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #2 – May 11, 2007, 12:03:18 PM

Well I knew the Y-pipe wouldn't mate with them, I'll have to have the ler guy work some magic. The duals will follow in time.

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #3 – May 11, 2007, 12:04:24 PM

Just pick up a LT H pipe on Corral. They have deals on there from $200-$400 for fox LT's and the matching H at least once a day.
$300 LT & OR X pipe on corral

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #4 – May 11, 2007, 12:14:29 PM

If you're planning a 351 in the future...your 302 longtubes will be useless...

Make a plan first....

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #5 – May 11, 2007, 12:15:36 PM

Where do ya see 351 Chuck?

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #6 – May 11, 2007, 12:21:43 PM

I've posted about engine swap options before. But even if I do swap to a 351W it may be a couple of years in the future. I want to have fun now lol. The other factor keeping me from installing duals is that I don't have a dual-hump transmission crossmember. I'll need to change that before I even think about duals. Right now the headers will do.

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #7 – May 11, 2007, 12:23:31 PM

How do I have one and you don't though. Our cars are only one year apart and with the same motor?

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #8 – May 11, 2007, 12:29:05 PM

No, you will most likely need the double-hump crossmember if you stick longtubes on there.
They will be a waste anyway....

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #9 – May 11, 2007, 12:30:38 PM

Mine's a Canadian model for one thing :D There's lots that's screwy about it compared to what the books say.

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #10 – May 11, 2007, 12:32:42 PM

Quote from: Chuck W;146491

No, you will most likely need the double-hump crossmember if you stick longtubes on there.
They will be a waste anyway....

Uhh...you sure? That'd be pretty long.

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #11 – May 11, 2007, 12:43:10 PM

Headers are pretty tight in Thunderbirds I have found that Headman makes Thunderbird Headers.

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #12 – May 11, 2007, 12:50:10 PM

How does your '83 not have the d-hump crossmember anyway?
Both my '83 5.0's had that stock IIRC.

The crossmember is not as far back as you think...

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #13 – May 11, 2007, 12:55:35 PM

Previous owner must've had strong convictions about removing it then. Lol. It's a Canadian car, heck it came with a 2150 carb and D8 heads and probably half a dozen other differences. I just know that it doesn't have it.

So headers that fit a Mustang will generally fit a Tbird right?

Reply #14 – May 11, 2007, 01:49:46 PM

My headershiznit rite on the frame rails on each side. That's why when I put the new motor in I am buying a set of the Headman T-Bird headers to try and see if they are better. Anyway I think they may rub just a bit. I will take pics and show you what I am talking about.