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Hipopinto
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Galaxie Headers
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September 29, 2020, 09:38:32 AM »
Hey all
I currently run mad dog headers
They fit and look great
The trouble is they go under the crossmember
With ant more than 2 people in the car they can drag
What other options are there?
Thanks
Dave
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thatdarncat
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Re: Galaxie Headers
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September 29, 2020, 09:48:56 AM »
You probably want to let people know what model year Galaxie you have.
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Kevin Rolph
1967 Cougar Drag Car ( under constuction )
1966 7 litre Galaxie
1966 Country Squire 390
1966 Cyclone GT 390
1968 Torino GT 390
1972 Gran Torino wagon
1978 Lincoln Mk V
BattlestarGalactic
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Re: Galaxie Headers
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September 29, 2020, 01:22:56 PM »
You should try dropping the front of your car from like 4ft in the air and see what happens to those front pipes....LOL!!!!
Been there, done that.
How low does the car sit? What part is hitting? The pipes or the collector? Both? Mine sitting on the bump stops will drag the front pipes in certain situations.
Since they are so mashed up over the years, I'm going to remake those front pipes and raise them about 1-2" so they are much closer to the crossmember and gain some much needed clearance.
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Larry
DubyaTF
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Re: Galaxie Headers
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September 29, 2020, 02:34:53 PM »
FPA might be worth a look-
http://www.fordpowertrain.com/fpaindex/Galaxie1.htm
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Jeff
Hipopinto
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Re: Galaxie Headers
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September 29, 2020, 06:20:17 PM »
Man sometimes I’m a dolt
1966 convertible
Sorry guys
Dave
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ToddK
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Re: Galaxie Headers
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September 29, 2020, 10:29:42 PM »
I used the Hooker 6130 headers on my 1966 LTD, they didn’t have any ground clearance issues. One pipe that was closest to the power steering box needed a little clearance no, otherwise they were easy to fit.
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Hipopinto
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Re: Galaxie Headers
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October 03, 2020, 04:06:05 AM »
Battlestar
The collector and the front will drag when cracking down the road and hitting a dip or a bump
If you cross railroad tracks you must go very slow or the hit
Any suggestions?
Overall they are great units
Dave
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BattlestarGalactic
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Re: Galaxie Headers
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October 05, 2020, 10:26:20 AM »
Quote from: Hipopinto on October 03, 2020, 04:06:05 AM
Battlestar
Any suggestions?
Dave
A straight axle??
LOL!!!
Does your car sit a bit low? Short tires on it? Need new springs up front?
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Larry
Hipopinto
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October 05, 2020, 06:26:34 PM »
Actually it has a “perfect” stance in my mind!
I have 2007 “bullet” mustang factory wheels on it and a 2” lift in the rear over stock
It has stock suspension with new springs, and all new bushings
I did have an adjustable pan hard bar so it would center the lifted rear back up
I just love the rake it has and it’s awesome to drive
Maybe add a better snubber for front suspension?
Just curious at this point
Thanks
Dave
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plovett
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Re: Galaxie Headers
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October 05, 2020, 07:16:57 PM »
My headers hit on speed bumps until I got taller front tires. If you have modern Bullet wheels with low profile tires it sounds like that wouldn't be something you want. I have a different combo entirely. 2" Crites headers in a '67 Cougar. Just mentioning what worked for me, taller tires. An inch can make all the difference.
paulie
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