HEADER,SBF,1 5/8",TIGHT,BLOCK HUGGER,SHORTY,2 1/2",POLISHED STAINLESS STEEL

Brand New Pair of Southwest Speed Polished Stainless Steel Block Hugger Shorty Headers for Small Block Ford 260-351ci Windsor and GT40P Engines (Part #440-2501).

This Pair of Southwest Speed Block Hugger Shorty Headers are great for close or tight fit applications. They will work for installing Small Block Ford Engines in many different applications and are great for engine swaps where a specifically designed header is not available. Features 1-5/8" tubes with 2-1/2" collectors, complete with header bolts and gaskets and reducer bolts and gaskets. These headers are Ground parallel with .350" flanges on the cylinder head surface, & includes a pair of 2-1/2" to 2-1/4" reducers to complete the installation. Designed primarily for engines with front mounts, in many instances these headers will fit and function perfectly with side mounts and under engine cross members. 

These Headers cannot be used with a Stock Ford Starter, and will require a starter that is 6-1/2" or less from back of mounting flange to front of starter. You must use Mini-Starter #PMM 9503 with an Automatic Transmission & 5 Speed Manual Transmissions. If you running a 3 or 4 Speed Manual Transmission then you must use Mini-Starter # PMM 9504 Mini-Starter.

Applications:

• Fits all small block Ford V-8 engines with standard exhaust pattern
• Fits 260, 289, 302, 351W, & Ford GT40P
• Will work with GT40P heads with header modifications by installer for spark plug and boot clearance.

Notes:

• Requires PMM 9503 Mini-Starter with Automatic Transmission & 5 Speed
• Requires PMM 9504 Mini-Starter with 3 & 4 Speed Manual Transmission
• Recommended engine mounts 400-7034 & 400-7035
• Left Engine Mount may need to be ground 1/4" to clear collector
• Will work with GT40P heads with header modifications by installer for spark plug and boot clearance.
• We strongly suggest you refer to measurement chart to insure headers will fit your vehicle and application, before ordering.

Exclusions:

• Cannot use Stock Ford Starter, Requires Mini-Starter PMM 9504
• Will not work with Large Side Engine Mounts, Recommended 65 Mustang 289 Engine Mounts 400-7034 & 400-7035. Left Hand, drivers side, Mount may need to be ground 1/4" to clear collector

Features:

• Ideal for Engine Swaps
• Great for street rods
• Tightest fitting and most compact header we sell
• Great choice to replace stock cast iron exhaust manifolds
• More Performance
• Better fuel mileage
• 1-5/8" tubes with 2-1/2" collectors
• Includes a pair of 2-1/2" to 2-1/4" reducers
• Includes header bolts and gaskets and reducer bolts and gaskets
• Polished Stainless Steel to resist early corrosion

Polished Stainless Steel Warning:

Stainless header tubing when exposed to exhaust temperature will cause the finish to change color which will vary with the exhaust temperatures. Please note that the finish of the header when the engine is started will change to a light champagne color to a darker gold finish and in some instance may even turn dark blue or purple. This can be polished out when utilizing Blue-away or Simi-chrome polish, but please note that when the headers reach running temperature, they may change color again. No warranty or returns on polished stainless steel exhaust items once they have been installed.

Header Return Policy:

Please refer to the header measurement chart below to make sure the header will fit your vehicle and application before ordering. In the event you order a header that will not fit your vehicle and application, you may return them for a refund, providing you don't damage the header. When you receive the header the finish will be protected and must remain unscratched for a refund. If you bend or dimple any of the tubes or scratch the finish, we will not be able to sell the header and will not be able to process a refund. Use care when trial fitting headers. Repack them well to prevent damage returning them to us. We won't process refunds for scratched, dimpled, dented, or bent headers.

You can view and download the instruction booklet for these headers here.