223 headers on ebay

slick4x4 · Post by **slick4x4** » January 20, 2010, 12:00 am

well... i wish i could get them........
but then there is the problem of $$$

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ford-F10 ... ccessories

Obsa · Post by **Obsa** » January 20, 2010, 12:29 am

Hey Brian, weren't you looking for a set of those?

STOFFER · Post by **STOFFER** » January 20, 2010, 6:38 am

that's a nice find, the starting price isn't bad, hopefully someone will snatch these up

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » January 20, 2010, 9:36 am

Note of caution! If I'm not mistaken you will need to use a Clifford intake manifold (or other aftermarket) with these headers. Don't think you can use the headers with a stock manifold.

The Big M · Post by **The Big M** » January 20, 2010, 11:19 am

I believe it's the other way around. The factory exhaust manifold won't bolt up to a Clifford intake. It's a water-heated design and eliminates the exhaust heat riser. The Clifford website doesn't state that their headers won't work with a factory intake.

One would have to cap the heat riser hole in the bottom of the intake but it doesn't look like clearance would be an issue. Lack of carb heat could be an issue in cold climates, but that could be addressed with a water-heated spacer.

I'm sure you'd get the most benefit by switching to an aftermarket or fabricated intake anyway.

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 20, 2010, 11:39 am

my clifford is not water heated.
either way the stock exhaust will not work with the clifford intake.
the headers may work with the stock intake, they look like it from the pic.

it is a good starting price but my issue is the same as Pats right now, lack of $.
its the economy, things have really slowed way down up here too.
most likely will have to use the stock setup for now.

re54drider · Post by **re54drider** » January 20, 2010, 6:50 pm

I installed a similar set on my truck when the OEM one disintegrated. I fabbed a cover plate to cover the heat riser hole. I also had to use socket head bolts in a couple of places to clear the intake manifold when the hex head bolts had interference with the intake. I would sell mine but I would rather sell the motor/tranny setup complete or the truck complete.

blackagatha · Post by **blackagatha** » January 20, 2010, 11:40 pm

re54drider wrote:I installed a similar set on my truck when the OEM one disintegrated. I fabbed a cover plate to cover the heat riser hole. I also had to use socket head bolts in a couple of places to clear the intake manifold when the hex head bolts had interference with the intake. I would sell mine but I would rather sell the motor/tranny setup complete or the truck complete.

somebody might Trade exhaust?

Gritsngumbo · Post by **Gritsngumbo** » January 21, 2010, 2:47 pm

Gritsngumbo wrote:Note of caution! If I'm not mistaken you will need to use a Clifford intake manifold (or other aftermarket) with these headers. Don't think you can use the headers with a stock manifold.

The Big M wrote:I believe it's the other way around. The factory exhaust manifold won't bolt up to a Clifford intake.

Hey, so I was wrong. I had a 50% chance of being correct!

The Big M · Post by **The Big M** » January 21, 2010, 3:19 pm

Hey, no harm no foul. I had to look it up myself, so it was good of you to mention it!

Iceman, I contacted the seller and if it makes you feel any better about passing on these, they only ship via UPS...

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 21, 2010, 5:53 pm

thanks for the info.
dont have the extra $ so passing does not bother me.

a friend of mine may help with making my own headers, he has all the tools needed so all i would have to buy is the tubing and spend the time and trade labor.

re54drider · Post by **re54drider** » January 21, 2010, 6:28 pm

Here is a pic of the install. Note the socket head cap screws where the hex head ones would not fit.

http://i186.photobucket.com/albums/x129 ... NY0655.jpg

64 f100 · Post by **64 f100** » January 22, 2010, 10:30 am

I notice no one has mentioned the other item afor sale by the same vendor.It sure is pretty, and I've already been outbid on it.

Rich

ICEMAN6166 · Post by **ICEMAN6166** » January 22, 2010, 10:59 am

64 f100 wrote:I notice no one has mentioned the other item afor sale by the same vendor.It sure is pretty, and I've already been outbid on it.

Rich

very nice but it only fits the early heads w the rocker studs. i suppose you could convert to the old style studs and use it if you wanted.