Headers for 1963 w/ 390

[Jesseshipman]

Recetly purchased a 1963 t bird from Utah and brought it all the way down to the great state of Texas. I have a long list of upgrades to do, and as my title states this is one of them.
Looking into the engine bay, it seems like there is no room at all for headers in there... Could someone send me a link to some that will fit because I can’t seem to find any. Or if there’s another thread on here with good info that will work too!

 

[BigClay]

Sanderson makes special fit headers for TBirds. I have a set in my ‘64.
You can order direct from them.
Sandersonheaders.com

 

[Towball78]

Hi, I made my headers. Took a bit of creative thinking.

 

[BigClay]

What diameter tubing did you use? Do they go around the “frame” crossmember?

 

[Stay Tuned]

Recetly purchased a 1963 t bird from Utah and brought it all the way down to the great state of Texas. I have a long list of upgrades to do, and as my title states this is one of them.
Looking into the engine bay, it seems like there is no room at all for headers in there... Could someone send me a link to some that will fit because I can’t seem to find any. Or if there’s another thread on here with good info that will work too!

I installed a set on my 63 from FPA. Ford Powertrain Applications. Perfect fit. Ph 253-848-9503

 

[Towball78]

What diameter tubing did you use? Do they go around the “frame” crossmember?

Hi,
I used 1 3/4 primary pipes with 3” collectors and tailpipes. A little overkill but sounds nice.
Yes they drop under the engine crossmember and steering linkages. I tried to keep them all going out over the crossmember but it was impossible to make them fit. I thought this was my best option. So I kept it looking symmetrical by doing the same underneath on both sides.

 

[BigClay]

Can you take/post a picture of them installed from underneath? I’d really like to see what that looks like. Thanks.

 

[Stay Tuned]

Sure. Give me a couple of days to get it on a lift.

 

[Towball78]

Can you take/post a picture of them installed from underneath? I’d really like to see what that looks like. Thanks.

 

[BigClay]

VERY NICE!

 

[Hadderz]

wow that's some fabrication!! Looks like a heavily modified car too!

 

[1963bulletbird4ever]

OMGosh! I almost started to cry when i saw the pics of the headers and under carriage. beautiful! just beautiful! A work of art!

 

[Towball78]

Yes it has had a few slight modifications. I’m currently in the process of another upgrade.
Holley sniper EFI.

 

[Stay Tuned]

Ceramic coded staneless steel headers. 2.5” pipes.

 

[Stay Tuned]

Ceramic coded staneless steel headers. 2.5” pipes.

Ceramic coded staneless steel headers. 2.5” pipes.

427 top oiler, Bullet cam, Edelbrock heads, Fast 2.0 Easy fuel enjection. 10.5 to 1 compression.

 

[Stay Tuned]

View attachment 2258 Hi, I made my headers. Took a bit of creative thinking.

Great looking headers. That took some time. Nice job.

 

[Hadderz]

Ceramic coded staneless steel headers. 2.5” pipes.

Looks a great fit even with that size pipe! Must be an awesome sound!