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Old 04-14-2018, 11:20 PM   #1
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Default Fenton headers in 47 coupe

Anyone have Fenton headers in a 46-48 Ford car? How well do they fit? Any steering box clearance issues? Any modifications needed?
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Old 04-15-2018, 06:05 AM   #2
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Default Re: Fenton headers in 47 coupe

My '41 has, set of Red's headers in it, I don't see any problems with clearences, I think the Fentons are even more compact.
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I wonder, just why do you want headers on your '47 Ford? Is it a race car? Do you intend to go out and bow the doors off of other cars that you encounter on the blvd?
It is a well documented fact of life that headers on a stock engine will not add anything to the performance of the vehicle. True they will give you WOW bragging rights, but that's about it...
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Old 04-15-2018, 08:36 AM   #4
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"True they will give you WOW bragging rights, but that's about it..."
Isn't that enough reason??
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Old 04-15-2018, 09:01 AM   #5
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I wonder, just why do you want headers on your '47 Ford? Is it a race car? Do you intend to go out and bow the doors off of other cars that you encounter on the blvd?
It is a well documented fact of life that headers on a stock engine will not add anything to the performance of the vehicle. True they will give you WOW bragging rights, but that's about it...
We put on headers for the same reasons we put on 15" wheels with big and little tires and a dropped axle. It's because we like them that way. I even had the headers in my '40 coupe ceramic coated. This hobby is way to much fun and we spend our money on what we like. I suspect you have made changes to your car based on what you like.
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Old 04-15-2018, 01:02 PM   #6
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Close to the box but clears, just make sure the rubber mounts aren’t collapsed. Tight fit and kind of a pain in the butt on the 7/16” front bolts. The biggest issue for me was the dip stick tube, needs to be flattened out behind the header.
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Old 04-15-2018, 02:48 PM   #7
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Default Re: Fenton headers in 47 coupe

I had a set of Fenton's and did some grinding the get bolts on, I didn't like so I bought Reds and they bolt on better close to steering box. I have a 8rt in my 47 coupe.
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Default Re: Fenton headers in 47 coupe

I have a set of Red's on my '47 and they bolted up without a hitch, as did the extensions, mufflers and tail pipes.

Yes, I knew from JWL's book that there's no impact on performance, but I wanted dual exhausts. And, for me, this was the easiest way to get there!!!
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Old 04-16-2018, 08:38 PM   #9
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I'm putting Fentons on my '48 and they were right against the box when I test fit them. I'm hoping I can get more clearance with an additional washer on the motor mount.
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Old 04-17-2018, 10:07 AM   #10
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heres what i did for the dipstick problem. it had to have such a bend at the bottom that it couldnt be threaded in. so, i made one from brake line tubing. next problem is the big stick wont go around corners very good, so i got a skinny modern thing and brazed the v8 handle on top to fool you guys
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Old 04-17-2018, 10:11 AM   #11
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I had a similar dip stick issue when I put Fentons on my '39. Not to beat a dead horse, but when I put the Red's on my '47, the original dip stick works perfectly.
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