headers???

six4caliente · Post by **six4caliente** » Sun Oct 28, 2007 10:21 pm

hey, im apologize in advance if youve heard this question a million times...

what headers will fit a '64 comet caliente w/289 and 4 spd (converted frm 3 on tree)?? will headers from a 64 mustang work im just not sure if they'll clear the shock towers. i dont want to spend too much, just trying to get a few more horses...thanks!

CALIFORNIA CALIENTE · Mon Oct 29, 2007 12:38 am

The Mustang may work but they will be VERY tight.I have Dougs tri-y headers on my 65 Wagon and they clear everything,I got the ones for a 4-speed.I got mine through Summit. ROY .

Decurion · Post by **Decurion** » Tue Nov 06, 2007 3:52 pm

Dont count on Mustang headers working. Some may, but I think most wont. If you can tolerate marginal quality, Hedmans I think clear nice.

SLCK64 · Post by **SLCK64** » Mon Jan 21, 2008 5:16 pm

I got my Tri-Y's from http://www.dearbornclassics.com , they are Doug's tri-ys they are a tight fit but anything in these cars are. Love the tone I got off open headers, and gobs-o-torque. I belive they have a 3/8" flange so no warping for leaky leaks. WELL, WELL worth the $!!! and mine came with nice thick header and collector gaskets. (302ci w/4speed manual)

six4caliente · Post by **six4caliente** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 10:17 am

the doug's headers look perfect, but i really dont have the $$$ to spend on that....
is there anything under 250 bucks that would fit? has anyone tried the hedman shorties?
Thanks.

CALIFORNIA CALIENTE · Thu Feb 28, 2008 12:33 pm

Save your money!You can buy cheap but that is what you get,cheap!If the shorties are for a 64-65 Comet then they should fit,don't buy Mustang headers.I have owned my 65 Comet for 41 years and have tried different headers,ONLY 64-65 Comet-Falcon headers will fit!The only header that fit without having to massage have been the Dougs tri-Y's,they are pricey but with the coating and thick flanges and tubes should last many years. ROY .

six4caliente · Post by **six4caliente** » Thu Feb 28, 2008 2:53 pm

yeah you are right. i should get the dougs, but right now i cant afford it and need something a little cheaper, but eventually i would like to get a set of the coated tri-y's. But until then, i think im gonna have to get the hedman shorties. Kinda interesting though, i found the headers but they dont say that there for a comet, they say that it fits a 1962-70 falcon. should be the same right? are the shock towers so dang close to the block in falcons too? here are the headers:
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/88400/10002/-1

SLCK64 · Post by **SLCK64** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 3:25 pm

six4caliente wrote:hey, im apologize in advance if youve heard this question a million times...

what headers will fit a '64 comet caliente w/289 and 4 spd (converted frm 3 on tree)?? will headers from a 64 mustang work im just not sure if they'll clear the shock towers. i dont want to spend too much, just trying to get a few more horses...thanks!

I say Doug's Headers Tri-Ys....WELL worth the money, GOBS-O-TOURQUE!!! A bit on the pricey side, but there are no worries with leaks, nice thick flanges and gaskets, made very well.

http://dougsheaders.com/prod/ex/dougs/default.aspx

Hillbilly Comet Man · Post by **Hillbilly Comet Man** » Sat Mar 01, 2008 9:26 pm

I used the 88400s and modified them for my application.I guess I never posted the finished product.I will add a picture of the finished product later.Don't be afraid to cut em and put the like you want them.They are just metal. Good Luck,Heath
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CALIFORNIA CALIENTE · Post by **CALIFORNIA CALIENTE** » Sun Mar 02, 2008 1:07 am

Comets and Falcons in those years are the same under the hood.I was not trying to talk you out of the shorties,they work great for a street car,especially if they fit. ROY .

sidny · Post by **sidny** » Tue Mar 18, 2008 8:16 pm

if you have the equipment make your own, i have made several headers of stainless steel but for bmw e21

the advantage of making your own is that you get them exactly as you want and for a low price tag as well

tweaked · Post by **tweaked** » Sat Mar 29, 2008 10:44 am

I'm looking for some big tube headers and so far no luck. I might have to make my own. I want 17/8' tubes stepped down to fit.
Roger

cathrinesmith · Post by **cathrinesmith** » Thu Apr 12, 2012 10:34 am

Hillbilly Comet Man wrote:I used the 88400s and modified them for my application.I guess I never posted the finished product.I will add a picture of the finished product later.Don't be afraid to cut em and put the like you want led lights.They are just metal. Good Luck,Heath
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DieselMech13 · Post by **DieselMech13** » Sat May 19, 2012 7:31 am

Hooker super comps work.. Hooker comps work as well a little massaging of the header is needed for the Comps. Super comps slid pretty much right in.

albert · Post by **albert** » Sat May 19, 2012 6:46 pm

Hedmann 88400 for $179 in black from Summit. Put them in my 65 Comet with no fit problems. I have a 5 speed tremec with a cable clutch and power steering and they fitted perfectly.

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