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cammerfe

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Re: All things FE Headers.
« Reply #60 on: December 09, 2020, 11:46:57 PM »
Quote from: 427John on November 29, 2020, 05:17:16 PM
I ask because I have a set of the Dougs headers and they have the cross under,and was curious.
The comment above regarding the 'import, buzzy sound' is solidly in my memory as the sound of an original Ford GT 40. To my mind, there is no more wonderful engine sound, with the possible exception of the headers and glasspacks on my '53 Merc flathead, :)

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« Reply #61 on: December 10, 2020, 03:07:29 AM »
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The comment above regarding the 'import, buzzy sound' is solidly in my memory as the sound of an original Ford GT 40. To my mind, there is no more wonderful engine sound, with the possible exception of the headers and glasspacks on my '53 Merc flathead, :)

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 I like it, too. It's been around on Fords, since 1963.
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« Reply #62 on: December 10, 2020, 01:20:30 PM »
I remember a dragster i saw in the 80s with a Cleveland and headers like that
A sounds of its own 8)
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Re: All things FE Headers.
« Reply #63 on: December 10, 2020, 06:17:37 PM »
Not model specific, but I did find out today that FPA is sourcing their headers from a different place now. For many years they were getting their headers made by Stan's Headers in Auburn Washington. One of the main header builders at Stan's left to start his own shop and has been building headers for FPA for a little while now. Trying to get his contact info - not sure if he is wholesale only or not but I would imagine he will sell to the public.
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Re: All things FE Headers.
« Reply #64 on: December 13, 2020, 10:52:53 AM »
At one time Stan was FPA,is that not the case anymore?
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« Reply #65 on: December 14, 2020, 06:34:38 PM »
Quote from: 427John on December 13, 2020, 10:52:53 AM
At one time Stan was FPA,is that not the case anymore?

As far as I know Stan's headers has always been a separate company but I could be wrong. Stan's, as far as I know and as long as I've dealt with them has just done headers/exhaust.
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« Reply #66 on: December 15, 2020, 11:08:04 AM »
Well I guess you all are going to force me to make my set of Dougs presentable and bolt them on an engine thats on a stand for show and tell.
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« Reply #67 on: December 16, 2020, 02:45:55 PM »
Many years ago I went to the FPA shop when it was over in Puyallup and talked to the guy who was named Stan maybe it was coincidence that they're both named Stan.This was back when they were just starting to sell headers their number of applications was still pretty limited mostly to truck and mustang as was most of the other stuff they had there then.I think it was like the early to mid 90's.
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« Reply #68 on: December 17, 2020, 07:33:34 PM »
Quote from: 427John on December 16, 2020, 02:45:55 PM
Many years ago I went to the FPA shop when it was over in Puyallup and talked to the guy who was named Stan maybe it was coincidence that they're both named Stan.This was back when they were just starting to sell headers their number of applications was still pretty limited mostly to truck and mustang as was most of the other stuff they had there then.I think it was like the early to mid 90's.

Ah, that makes sense. Those are different Stan's! Stan Fuller is the header guy. Not sure he's even involved in the company anymore, I think he started the company at 62, at any rate I haven't seen him around the place for a few years.
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« Reply #69 on: December 17, 2020, 10:04:10 PM »
That's funny because there was another Stan in the Fife area that everybody called Stan the Ford Man he had a ton of Galaxies and Galaxie parts maybe thats the same guy.
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Re: All things FE Headers.
« Reply #70 on: December 28, 2020, 07:59:06 PM »
Got my Comet back the Pipeman for headers.
Some picks.
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« Reply #71 on: December 28, 2020, 08:51:24 PM »
Just a comment on the original post,I personally have found the pictures very helpful and I think most people would agree that this definitely was not a dumb idea.
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« Reply #72 on: April 21, 2021, 08:08:05 PM »
I think this post is a great idea and can be really informative.  Figured I would add a couple pictures to help keep it going. I got these Kustom brand headers years ago from the a member on the 428Cobrajet forum and they have been sitting on a shelf for a while. I was told they don't interfere with the clutch linkage on 69-70 CJ Mustangs.  I still plan to use them some day,  so we shall see.
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Re: All things FE Headers.
« Reply #73 on: May 13, 2021, 10:01:12 AM »
OK, will put my line in the water here.....

1969 F-250 (Camper Special) 2WD, 390, and a C-6 auto

Installed a cheapo set of Jeg's headers (#30075) for the breakin' period  ;) and all was fine till the driver side exit which interferes with the transmission linkage in a big way. Like from 'drive thru 2 and 1 gears'.  Probably 3/4 " or better by the time its altered. Not sure I want to dent them this much; plus the exit does not line up with the flowmaster exhaust system tailored to the auxillary gas tank, so there's that too.
Here's the thing. There is plenty of room to the 'outside' of the car there for a different exit point for the headers. Question is, does anyone have similar experience or a better 'cheapo' break in header fit. Looking at the Flowtech # 12542  and it looks to be a possibility.....
On a good note, there was no other interference issues whatsoever. I do not have power steering, which seems to be one of the common issues with this model. Will try to get an underneath pic to illustrate.

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Re: All things FE Headers.
« Reply #74 on: May 13, 2021, 10:55:44 AM »
Quote from: Cobrajet2 on April 21, 2021, 08:08:05 PM
I think this post is a great idea and can be really informative.  Figured I would add a couple pictures to help keep it going. I got these Kustom brand headers years ago from the a member on the 428Cobrajet forum and they have been sitting on a shelf for a while. I was told they don't interfere with the clutch linkage on 69-70 CJ Mustangs.  I still plan to use them some day,  so we shall see.

Those are a Headman header. I had those on my 66 Cyclone GT. No problem with the clutch linkage.
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