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rcianci
Junior Member
Joined: 23 Sep 2009
Posts: 31
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Front End
Trying to decide what to do and need advice. Want to keep 66GTA stock,Upper,lower control arms replaced, new springs,upper lower ball joints new.Car is power steering, and pump and control valve need rebuilding and probably box too. I want new inner and outer ends and sleeves.I have read good and bad about FPA headers, and power steering mount.Also what is the Shelby drop?? Any thoughts ideas and advice would be appreciated for this newbie who is back in the car game. Thx. Bob.
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Wed Oct 28, 2009 11:48 am |
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bulletpruf
Senior Member
Joined: 14 May 2006
Posts: 304
Location: Woodbridge, VA |
Bob -
FPA headers are said to be the best on the market as far as fit and finish, but they are quite pricey. I do not have any personal experience with them. however. Might want to try a search here for "FPA" and see what threads you find.
Have you considered keeping your exhaust manifolds or upgrading them to CJ manifolds, which flow better? I'm using Edelbrock heads on my 66 FE, and have decided to use CJ manifolds b/c of the original look and lack of header headaches. Believe the bolt pattern will work, but double check before you buy 'em. Used ones sell on e-bay for $400+, but reproductions are $500 from Mustangs Unlimited.
Good luck,
Scott _________________ 67 Fairlane 500 Hardtop, 796 hp 514, C4
66 Fairlane GT Convt, built 390, Toploader www.bulletpruf.9f.com
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 6:23 am |
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scotta66gt
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Joined: 09 Mar 2006
Posts: 396
Location: Arlington VA |
A-Arms
Howdy.I went with the Global West upper A-arms, they aren't that much more expensive then a complete Moog setup. The are relocated 1" down and back to do the Shelby Drop which really helps handling. Also for the tie rod sleeves you can use the heavy duty Edelbrock parts which are cheap and much better than the stock stamped steel ones. FWIW, Scott _________________ 66 Fairlane GT
Daily Driver / Survivor
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 10:54 am |
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rcianci
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Joined: 23 Sep 2009
Posts: 31
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Front End
Thx guys, I appreciate the advice. Scott I forgot I read about the Edlebrock sleeves in your upgrade posts,and am going to do similar things. I am still wary about headers and problems. How much better do the CJs flow? This seems like the better way to go.... Bob.
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Thu Oct 29, 2009 11:15 am |
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optika1illushun
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Joined: 10 Sep 2006
Posts: 125
Location: Coal Region, Pa |
i cant help with the FPA headers and power steering fitment but my 66 comet with a 390 has the FPA headers and they fit like a glove. they look great and seem to be made for the car. _________________ test
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Fri Nov 13, 2009 12:51 am |
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CompactFairlane
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Joined: 25 Jul 2009
Posts: 87
Location: Arizona |
Re: Front End
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Originally posted by rcianci:
Thx guys, I appreciate the advice. Scott I forgot I read about the Edlebrock sleeves in your upgrade posts,and am going to do similar things. I am still wary about headers and problems. How much better do the CJs flow? This seems like the better way to go.... Bob.
Frankly; after factoring in mufflers, etc. for a street driven 'daily driver' type of car-------I would not bother with headers.
The above stated: if you were running a 428CJ instead of a mild 390; headers may just be worth the hassle.
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Sat Nov 14, 2009 11:34 am |
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