390 in Fox, Headers?

90'5.0 Conv · 03-08-2005, 08:13 PM

A friend of mine just bought an 85 coupe and has a 390 with a C-4 behind it (not my idea). He's having a small problem with the headers. The engine and tranny fit fine but considering how wide the upper part of these motors are, Does anyone know if there are some headers made to fit it? He bought the headers for a Falcon but there not close to working out without huge modifications. The sad thing is they are a $500.00 set of Hooker Headers. Any info would be great.

Thanks, James

rwhite65 · 03-09-2005, 03:35 AM

There use to be a website out there for this, I will see if I can find it and post it.
Ryan

gmhatr · 03-09-2005, 03:42 AM

might try these guys but I didn't see anything for an FE motor http://www.kaufmannproducts.com/index.html

rwhite65 · 03-09-2005, 12:53 PM

Well, after searching the internet for some time, It seems this is a very unpopular swap. Sorry, could not find any info that dealt with a 390 in the car. I did however read where a set of hooker headers will work for the swap. You may want to call them. Modifying the headers is not all that bad, I have full length headers in my 65 with and AOD. Took a little bending, but they work.
Ryan

Dark_5.0 · 03-09-2005, 03:14 PM

Sounds like you are going to need block hugger headers to me. They dont flow the best but they fit in tight spaces.

90'5.0 Conv · 03-10-2005, 04:41 PM

Thanks alot for the replies. Unfortunately, I believe your right about this swap not being too popular. Seems the FE motors are just not dealt with too often. It looks like we'll have to modify the headers or make some which is really what we expected. I knew if there was any info out there, this would be the place to find it. Thanks again and I'll keep you updated on how things turn out.

Later, James

03-08-2005, 08:13 PM	#1
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	390 in Fox, Headers? A friend of mine just bought an 85 coupe and has a 390 with a C-4 behind it (not my idea). He's having a small problem with the headers. The engine and tranny fit fine but considering how wide the upper part of these motors are, Does anyone know if there are some headers made to fit it? He bought the headers for a Falcon but there not close to working out without huge modifications. The sad thing is they are a $500.00 set of Hooker Headers. Any info would be great. Thanks, James __________________ 90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04

03-09-2005, 03:35 AM	#2
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: 390 in Fox, Headers? There use to be a website out there for this, I will see if I can find it and post it. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

03-09-2005, 03:42 AM	#3
gmhatr Registered Member Join Date: May 2004 Location: Mattoon IL. Posts: 91	Re: 390 in Fox, Headers? might try these guys but I didn't see anything for an FE motor http://www.kaufmannproducts.com/index.html

03-09-2005, 12:53 PM	#4
rwhite65 Ride Hard Join Date: Oct 2000 Location: Wyoming IL Posts: 1,094	Re: 390 in Fox, Headers? Well, after searching the internet for some time, It seems this is a very unpopular swap. Sorry, could not find any info that dealt with a 390 in the car. I did however read where a set of hooker headers will work for the swap. You may want to call them. Modifying the headers is not all that bad, I have full length headers in my 65 with and AOD. Took a little bending, but they work. Ryan __________________ 65 Fastback 91 roller 306, H/C/I AOD-Bauman, PI Stallion, 4.10's and traction loc 04 Grand Cherokee Freedom Edition 79 Ford F-250 4x4 - Restored

03-09-2005, 03:14 PM	#5
Dark_5.0 Registered Member Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Staging lane Posts: 4,337	Re: 390 in Fox, Headers? Sounds like you are going to need block hugger headers to me. They dont flow the best but they fit in tight spaces. __________________ 92' LX-Big brakes, Lots and lots of suspension, GT40X heads, Ported cobra intake, stock cam, Vortech SC trim. 00' Lightning-Stock 88'CRX-13 second ego killer

03-10-2005, 04:41 PM	#6
90'5.0 Conv Long time member in and out Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Albany, Ga Posts: 343	Re: 390 in Fox, Headers? Thanks alot for the replies. Unfortunately, I believe your right about this swap not being too popular. Seems the FE motors are just not dealt with too often. It looks like we'll have to modify the headers or make some which is really what we expected. I knew if there was any info out there, this would be the place to find it. Thanks again and I'll keep you updated on how things turn out. Later, James __________________ 90' Mustang GT Convertible- C4 w/ manual body 4.10's soon to be 3.27's 2 Ch Flowmasters 1/8th ET 9.04

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