Headers for 289

the68stangdude · July 29th, 2007, 10:59 AM

I was wondering if anyone could help me select what brand or type of headers to put on my 289. Right now I just have the original exhaust manifolds that came with the car. I dont want them because they restrict air flow out of the engine and I want my engine to breathe. I also am going to put Flowmaster American Thunder on my stang if that makes a difference in the headers. I really dont want to spend much more than about $200 on headers.

460brevill · July 29th, 2007, 05:46 PM

headman shortys.easy to work with,flow is good.lots of room.

Horseshoeing · July 30th, 2007, 07:09 AM

I got Hooker long tube headers on my 66. Its a tight fit, but they work better. I try Blackjack headers and they didn't fit right.

69fastback · July 30th, 2007, 10:24 AM

I like Hookers, but they were $380 for my car, but I got the HPC coated ones.

Make sure you get decent ones with a thick flange or you'll be tightening them once a week.

Drick · July 30th, 2007, 03:36 PM

Hooker just buy the best and you wont be sorry about your decision

the68stangdude · July 30th, 2007, 11:53 PM

Well thanks for all the input. I was just wondering what brand to buy. I saw the hooker headers and was interested in them but just wanted to hear from other people.

01dutchGT · September 11th, 2007, 07:16 PM

i would go with hooker. I put them on my 6 when i had it with 2 chamber flows and it sounded awsome and free up alot of ponys

460brevill · September 11th, 2007, 08:09 PM

i put a set of headman big tube shortys on a 66 289 and ran 2 1/2 all the way out.they gave very good performance all the way through the gears.

Horseshoeing · September 11th, 2007, 08:15 PM

My hookers long tude drag the ground sometimes. They do sit a bit low.

460brevill · September 12th, 2007, 09:42 AM

i tried a set of blackjacks and they drag the ground too.

stangjr · September 19th, 2007, 01:00 PM

I'm runnin a set of patriot clippsters and they work pretty good but i heard that runnin factory HiPo manifolds flow better than some headers... not sure about that one but hey never know!

460brevill · September 19th, 2007, 06:54 PM

think about it.large tube headmans direckly into 2 1/2 pipes all the way out.no backpressure.

July 29th, 2007, 10:59 AM	#1
the68stangdude Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	Headers for 289 I was wondering if anyone could help me select what brand or type of headers to put on my 289. Right now I just have the original exhaust manifolds that came with the car. I dont want them because they restrict air flow out of the engine and I want my engine to breathe. I also am going to put Flowmaster American Thunder on my stang if that makes a difference in the headers. I really dont want to spend much more than about $200 on headers.

July 29th, 2007, 05:46 PM	#2
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	headman shortys.easy to work with,flow is good.lots of room. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

July 30th, 2007, 07:09 AM	#3
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	I got Hooker long tube headers on my 66. Its a tight fit, but they work better. I try Blackjack headers and they didn't fit right. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

July 30th, 2007, 10:24 AM	#4
69fastback Premium Member 1969 Mustang Mach 1 7.324@94.61 N/A Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Oklahoma jackass, get to driving Posts: 4,556 iTrader: 0 reviews	I like Hookers, but they were $380 for my car, but I got the HPC coated ones. Make sure you get decent ones with a thick flange or you'll be tightening them once a week. __________________ ProSystems Aeromotive TFS MSD Bullet Induction Solutions PA Moser

July 30th, 2007, 03:36 PM	#5
Drick Big timin' in a small town 2004 FX4 F150, 86 GT Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Gods country. Nordern Michigan eh Posts: 14,365 iTrader: 1 reviews	Hooker just buy the best and you wont be sorry about your decision __________________ FX4 Crew Crew member #1 Don't take anything I say to heart, I don't try to come off as an asshole. It just happens

July 30th, 2007, 11:53 PM	#6
the68stangdude Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 33 iTrader: 0 reviews	Well thanks for all the input. I was just wondering what brand to buy. I saw the hooker headers and was interested in them but just wanted to hear from other people.

September 11th, 2007, 07:16 PM	#7
01dutchGT Regular 1965 Ford Mustang Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 481 iTrader: 0 reviews	i would go with hooker. I put them on my 6 when i had it with 2 chamber flows and it sounded awsome and free up alot of ponys __________________ 2001 mustang gt 5 speed Full bolt ons with 4.10 gears. 1965 Mustang 302 with 4 Barrel edelbrock 600cfm, T5 transmission, Hurst short throw shifter. In the process of restoring it...

September 11th, 2007, 08:09 PM	#8
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	i put a set of headman big tube shortys on a 66 289 and ran 2 1/2 all the way out.they gave very good performance all the way through the gears. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

September 11th, 2007, 08:15 PM	#9
Horseshoeing Classic Moderator Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: GA Posts: 4,177 iTrader: 0 reviews	My hookers long tude drag the ground sometimes. They do sit a bit low. __________________ Classic Mustangs are the best! Get one.

September 12th, 2007, 09:42 AM	#10
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	i tried a set of blackjacks and they drag the ground too. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

September 19th, 2007, 01:00 PM	#11
stangjr Newbie Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: San Diego, CA Posts: 15 iTrader: 0 reviews	I'm runnin a set of patriot clippsters and they work pretty good but i heard that runnin factory HiPo manifolds flow better than some headers... not sure about that one but hey never know!

September 19th, 2007, 06:54 PM	#12
460brevill Hardcore Enthusiast Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Farmville VA Posts: 1,327 iTrader: 0 reviews	think about it.large tube headmans direckly into 2 1/2 pipes all the way out.no backpressure. __________________ i sixing 200 six with 300 hp.

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