Tri - Y headers for a Mustang. Fit Falcons?

**finkster** · 08-02-2002, 04:36 PM

Does anybody out there know if the Tri-Y headers that Mustangs Ultd. sells for Mustangs will fit a '63 Ranchero?
It's a stock 260/4 speed for now but I'm going to install a 289 and am interested in those headers.
Any ideas??
Thanx

**HankyJ** · 08-02-2002, 06:27 PM

I don't know the answer to your question unfortunately, but I know that fitting headers to the Falcon can be a bear. If you want absolute top quality, sure-to-fit Falcon headers, try Red's Tri Y Headers. They do cost, but you'll do it once and be done with it. He's got a website. Good luck.

**finkster** · 08-02-2002, 06:52 PM

Thanx HJ.
I'm not sure if I want to go with full length headers or shortys. What do you run?

**SlowFord** · 08-02-2002, 09:23 PM

I have Hooker # 6901 headers in my '63 Ranchero. They are the competition line, which are a bit cheaper than the super competition headers. The driver's side is a bit difficult to put in and take out. But I think that is true of most headers. Besides that, they fit great.

**coolfalcon** · 08-02-2002, 10:36 PM

i have a set of headers that fit my 60 with a 289 that fit real good for a 4 speed not sure who made them i will try and find out.
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**finkster** · 08-06-2002, 12:32 PM

I've heard the Hooker 6901's are tight on the left side as with most full length headers, that's why I'm considering shortys.
Thanx for your input!

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**BLACK65FORDFALCON** · 08-06-2002, 01:46 PM

If you are considering using a shorty style header, try the hedman headers part # 88400. They are inexpensive and easy to install.
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**HankyJ** · 08-06-2002, 04:34 PM

Finkster, sorry for taking so long to get back to you. I am using shorty 5.0 headers from Ford Motorsport. They were used and basically free when I built my engine, so I took them. I will eventually go with long tube headers to build more bottom end. I have a Mustang II IFS which eliminates the shock towers, which makes headers a much easier thing for me to deal with.

**finkster** · 08-07-2002, 07:14 PM

BlackFalcon,
I know the Hedman's are a good deal price wise but, I understand the flanges are a bit thin. Any sealing problems in your experience??

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**deleted3** · 08-07-2002, 08:50 PM

Tri_Y do not fit. You'll have interference problems especially when steering. I'm using Hooker Supercomps. Best header I've ever seen. Fit perfectly. Hard to install? Ubetcha! Worth it? Ubetcha!
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