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| RE: On to the exhaust! Best configurations? |
| By Brian - 02/22/2002 3:08:03 AM; IP 67.211.8.127 |
I have the FPA (Ford Powertrain Application) headers on my 390 in my 67 Cougar and I'm quite pleased with them. The ceramic coating (extra$$) is excellent and the fit is perfect (very important in my tight engine bay).
I have 2.5" pipe (full exhaust) with a Dr. Gas x-pipe (crossover) and 40 series Flowmasters and the sound is exactly what I hoped for. The x-pipe adds a slightly different tone to the exhaust. The 40 series Flowmasters usually sound a little "harsh" for my taste with a standard exhaust set-up but mine is a little mellower with a raspy tone to it at idle and when you stomp on the gas it roars nicely. I am, of course, biased but I would recommend a similiar set-up without hesitation.
I have the Edelbrock Performer RPM package which is a little more aggresive than your set-up so my sound is different than yours would be.
FPA supplies a 2.5" reducer (I think the collector is 3" but I don't recall off hand.......it's late) with their headers and I would recommend calling them with your specific application before ordering.......they are very helpful and answer all questions thoroughly (in my experience).
I know the x-pipe is supposed to be placed as close to the headers as practical and I believe that goes for any balance tube (for better scavaging effect) |
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