Installed FPA Headers

[73inNH]

Installed FPA headers on my 73 vert today. 351C, 4V.

They fit fine. It took me longer to get the old exhaust manifolds out and then to get the new headers in. 

I have kind of the worst case scenario for headers: four speed with z bar, power steering, air conditioning. The headers went in fine through all of that. I suspect, if they fit my car, they will fit all cars.

To note, on the driver side the headers are very close to the rubber dust cover on the finger/plate the z bar pushes. Don't know the name . . . The clutch works fine, but I suspect that rubber might melt a little bit. I emailed FPA to ask if I should wrap the headers there. Will let you know when they reply. The headers are ceramic coated (inside and out) so heat should be fairly contained.

I have to custom make an exhaust, so no reviews on the sounds or performance difference yet, but I'm expecting a nice bump on HP! I did run them open for a minute, no exhaust. Loudest open headers on a non-race car I've ever heard. Literally sounded like a NASCAR event! 

 

[TheRktmn]

Love my FPA headers.  Great guy, easy to work with.

 

[Sheriff41]

Clutch fork 

 

[73inNH]

Clutch fork 

That's the piece! 

 

[Spike Morelli]

I've heard nothing but good things about the fit and ground clearance with those FPA headers. I did an engine for a guy with a '70 convertable that put a set of those on his car, and I was totally impressed with how well they tucked up and gave maximum ground clearance.

 

[Tnfastbk]

Where did you buy them from?

 

[73inNH]

Where did you buy them from?

http://www.fordpowertrain.com/fpaindex/FPA index1.htm

 

[Tnfastbk]

got a quote : OUCH but that is the shipped price shiny coated


$ 1335 at your door but up to 12 weeks backloged.



Call to get in line if you can tolerate the situation.



Stan FPA Ford headers

253 848-9503 9-5 Pacific time

 

[72Wasp]

Pictures!

 

[c9zx]

Wow! I knew they were costly but, $1335 is absolutely ridiculous, in my opinion. Obviously some think otherwise or there would not be a 12 week backlog of orders. To each his own. Chuck

 

[tony-muscle]

Installed FPA headers on my 73 vert today. 351C, 4V.

They fit fine. It took me longer to get the old exhaust manifolds out and then to get the new headers in.

I have kind of the worst case scenario for headers: four speed with z bar, power steering, air conditioning. The headers went in fine through all of that. I suspect, if they fit my car, they will fit all cars.

To note, on the driver side the headers are very close to the rubber dust cover on the finger/plate the z bar pushes. Don't know the name . . . The clutch works fine, but I suspect that rubber might melt a little bit. I emailed FPA to ask if I should wrap the headers there. Will let you know when they reply. The headers are ceramic coated (inside and out) so heat should be fairly contained.

I have to custom make an exhaust, so no reviews on the sounds or performance difference yet, but I'm expecting a nice bump on HP! I did run them open for a minute, no exhaust. Loudest open headers on a non-race car I've ever heard. Literally sounded like a NASCAR event!

You shouldn't have any issues applying some localize wrap. Three turns and two hose clamps should be good. I have done that with my headers in a couple of places.

 

[LloydB]

Yep, same quote yesterday and he didn't even care whether I ordered them or not. Guess I'll keep looking.

 

[Tnfastbk]

Wow! I knew they were costly but, $1335 is absolutely ridiculous, in my opinion. Obviously some think otherwise or there would not be a 12 week backlog of orders. To each his own. Chuck

Yeah I'm out

 

[Hemikiller]

For around $300 you can get the Hooker Comps for a 351C and they fit fine. FPA makes a beautiful product, but it's way beyond what many people can justify.


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-6915hkr
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-6921hkr

 

[LloydB]

For around $300 you can get the Hooker Comps for a 351C and they fit fine. FPA makes a beautiful product, but it's way beyond what many people can justify.


https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-6915hkr
https://www.summitracing.com/parts/hok-6921hkr



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$537 For ceramic coated Hooker headers

 

[tony-muscle]

Are the FPA at least ceramic coated or not?

 

[LloydB]

Are the FPA at least ceramic coated or not?

$895 bare + $350 ceramic coated inside and out but backlog is 12 weeks.

 

[Sheriff41]

You may want to check out Sanderson Headers: https://www.sandersonheaders.com/sa...rd-351c-351m-400m-mustang.html?category_id=76

 

[deedubs]

http://www.fordpowertrain.com/fpaindex/FPA index1.htm

I'm in approximately the same situation - just bought a 408 stroker (351W) for my 71 mach1 and now am trying to figure out what headers will clear the z-bar (top loader 4 speed). Have read good reviews of the FPA products, but wondering if anyone has used something that worked nearly as good as the FPA headers? I don't mind spending the $$ if I have to on the FPA headers, but would like to see what has worked for others.

 

[LloydB]

I'm in approximately the same situation - just bought a 408 stroker (351W) for my 71 mach1 and now am trying to figure out what headers will clear the z-bar (top loader 4 speed). Have read good reviews of the FPA products, but wondering if anyone has used something that worked nearly as good as the FPA headers? I don't mind spending the $$ if I have to on the FPA headers, but would like to see what has worked for others.

You're in a good situation really. Since the W was an option in '71 you have a wide selection of headers to choose from!