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Old 09-04-2015, 12:51 AM   #1
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1971 Mustang - new headers?

Hi

I am new to this forum and recently purchased a 1971 Mustang convertible with "M 351C-4V" which I found online has:

"The 1970-1971 M-code version (300 HP/1970, 285 HP/1971) was a high compression 4V configuration employing closed-chamber head design and hydraulic lifters."


The car is great and runs well, but has its original manifold.


I am thinking about putting long tube ceramic headers on to increase horsepower and improve the exhaust sound.


Do you recommend it? Is it worth the money?


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Old 09-04-2015, 02:24 AM   #2
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Re: 1971 Mustang - new headers?

Welcome! To increase horsepower and improve the exhaust sound, I recommend you to do that.
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Old 09-04-2015, 04:45 AM   #3
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Thank you Liya
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Re: 1971 Mustang - new headers?

The Cleveland original exhaust headers were very heavy and not the best flow. I had a '70 and switched to an aftermarket set of tube headers. It also got a full freely flowing new exhaust out the back. It had a very noticeable horsepower increase and the sound sent shivers up my spine whenever I floored it.
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Old 09-04-2015, 06:34 PM   #5
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Thank you 65Comet, that is great to hear!

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