best ranger v8 conversion headers, brand, shorty or long runner design

v8 splash · Nov 14, 2009

Hi guys, what is the best headers for 1993 drop 3-4'' ranger 2wd v8 conversion, with t5 mustang? I am not certain if I go installed a t5, c4 or aod transmission...but I tend for one t5.

best quality brands: James duff entreprises, advance adapters, hedman headers, hooker headers, L&L, total performance

james duff offer long runner design headers produces more torque than manifolds or shorty headers. 2wd requires steering shaft modification. will not work with an AOD, C-6 or gt-40P heads.

advance adapters have shorty headers, 16 gauge

hedman headers have shorty too, 14,16,18 gauge

hooker offer long runner design headers, will no fit Dart windsor head, 18 gauge

L&L are not available for my year

total performance, i don't find the information or website

can you help me make a choice

this is hooker engine mount, i think that it are not very popular so They are needed the installed with Hooker header, can you give me more info about this engine mount and on the compatibility of the engine mount of quite the companies with regard to the headers. (Example: advance adapters with james duff headers and vice versa).

thanks!

Gotta_gofast · Nov 14, 2009

How custom do you want to get? I use BBK long tubes from a '94-'95 mustang. But they don't "drop in". James Duff headers have tiny primaries (1.5") and have a reputation for poor fitment. I'm not a big fan of shorties, but I will agree that they are an improvement from manifolds.

bobbywalter · Nov 14, 2009

the tri y is popular....the 351 fox swap headers are fitable. :dunno:

its all in application and personal build needs.

wade · Nov 14, 2009

Headers are like opinions. Everybody's got one.
(or, somethin' like that!)
What I like, and what you like, can be very different.
What works for me may not work for you.
Do your homework, and choose what works for you and,
satisfies your conversion and pocketbook.
For us to be different and even dissagree, is OK.
I used Patriot Headers, but not many do.

Teddyzee · Nov 14, 2009

Mine are no-name (that I'm aware of). Came from eBay.
Shelby tri-Y headers for '65-70 Mustang.

They're chrome, and cost $150

Fit perfect. They clear the frame, starter, belhousing, clutch slave and steering with ease. I trimmed a slight corner of the motor mount plate (while on the stand, stock fox vert/ sn95 5.0 mount), less than 1/4".

Here's the mount I trimmed:

Driver's side:

Passenger side:

Here's an underneath view:

Driver's side/clutch/header:

Put my O2 sensors in the headers, as well:

bigcountry · Nov 19, 2009

thats a VERY nice 5.0

baddad457 · Nov 20, 2009

v8 splash said:
Hi guys, what is the best headers for 1993 drop 3-4'' ranger 2wd v8 conversion, with t5 mustang? I am not certain if I go installed a t5, c4 or aod transmission...but I tend for one t5.

best quality brands: James duff entreprises, advance adapters, hedman headers, hooker headers, L&L, total performance

james duff offer long runner design headers produces more torque than manifolds or shorty headers. 2wd requires steering shaft modification. will not work with an AOD, C-6 or gt-40P heads.

advance adapters have shorty headers, 16 gauge

hedman headers have shorty too, 14,16,18 gauge

hooker offer long runner design headers, will no fit Dart windsor head, 18 gauge

L&L are not available for my year

total performance, i don't find the information or website

can you help me make a choice

thanks!

None of the above. This thread sounds suspiciously like it may have been started by mxracer. :icon_twisted:

Teddyzee · Nov 20, 2009

baddad457 said:
None of the above. This thread sounds suspiciously like it may have been started by mxracer.

Haha, well he got my same post then :thefinger:

rangergofast! · Nov 23, 2009

How do those tri-y's work i think im gonna get those for my 1993 ranger 2wd. What motor mounts did you use, i think that looks like a good set-up, good work

baddad457 · Nov 23, 2009

rangergofast! said:
How do those tri-y's work i think im gonna get those for my 1993 ranger 2wd. What motor mounts did you use

A search would more than answer these two questions . :icon_confused:

Cheezno6 · Mar 17, 2011

bobbywalter said:
the tri y is popular....the 351 fox swap headers are fitable.

its all in application and personal build needs.

Fitable in a ranger with a 351 or 302, and just how fitable? I just found a running 83 ranger with a 351/AOD for less than 1K thats not a rust bucket basket case but it has iron manifolds.

I'm curious to know cause fox 351 headers are easy to get and most have 1-3/4" primaries

racing83x · Mar 18, 2011

does anyone have a link for the tri-ys?

Mac · Mar 18, 2011

racing83x said:
does anyone have a link for the tri-ys?

Summit, Jegs or about ten other places have them, most Mustang suppliers carry them.
Dave

hoosier1104 · Mar 18, 2011

You could also get a set of Torque Monster. :icon_thumby:

5.0 · Mar 18, 2011

hoosier1104 said:
You could also get a set of Torque Monster.

A set of TM headers cost twice as much as my truck did :icon_rofl:

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