Hedman Hedders has been manufacturing quality headers in the USA since 1954, and they've been manufacturing Ford Mustang headers for nearly as long as Mustangs have been on the road. Each set uses mild or stainless steel, smooth flowing, CNC mandrel bent tubes, that are hand-welded to ensure each pair is identical to the next. Hedman's unique, gasketless ball and socket collector design allows your SB Ford's exhaust system to bolt up, even if it is not perfectly aligned with the header collectors.
These uncoated mild steel, MID-LENGTH TUBE headers fit the most iconic passenger cars to come out of Ford and Mercury between 1964-1977, with a 260-302W. Among this prestigious list is 1964-73 Ford Mustang and Falcon, '66-73 Ranchero & Torino, '69-77 Maverick, '66-70 Fairlane, '67-73 Mercury Cougar and'70-73 Comet models fitted with a 260-302W engine. These headers fit automatic transmission equipped vehicles only. The long, smooth 1-1/2 in., rectangle port tube design provides superior exhaust flow over factory manifolds to let your Ford Windsor block engine breathe better, and produce more low-end torque and horsepower.
These headers are uncoated, and ship from the factory with a temporary black paint that will burn off when submitted to normal operating temperatures. For protection against the element and lower underhood temperatures, these headers are also available with a silver or black ceramic-metallic finish, as well as 100% stainless steel construction.
Each set includes a pair of gaskets, header flange bolts and collector bolts. No collector gasket is needed.
Hedman Hedders is so confident in the quality of its headers that these headers are factory backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.
1968-1970 Ford Fairlane 500 CID 302 Naturally Aspirated GAS, 1966-1967 Ford Fairlane Base CID 289 Naturally Aspirated GAS, 1966-1968 Ford Falcon Base CID 289 Naturally Aspirated GAS, 1968-1970 Ford Falcon Base CID 302 Naturally Aspirated GAS, 1971-1977 Ford Maverick Base CID 302 Naturally Aspirated GAS, 1964-1965 Ford Mustang CID 260 GAS, 1964-1968 Ford Mustang CID 289 GAS, 1968-1973 Ford Mustang CID 302 GAS, 1966-1967 Ford Ranchero CID 289, 1968-1973 Ford Ranchero CID 302, 1966-1968 Mercury Comet Base CID 289 Naturally Aspirated GAS, 1968-1969 Mercury Comet Base CID 302 Naturally Aspirated GAS, 1967-1968 Mercury Cougar Base CID 289 Naturally Aspirated GAS, 1968 Mercury Cougar Base CID 302 Naturally Aspirated GAS
Notes- Footnotes: (1) Without smog injection or injection heads.
- Manual Transmission - Floor: No
- Footnotes: (6) Modification to stock exhaust required to retain catalytic converter.
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Attributes
Contents: | Header(s), new bolts, gasket(s) to head, reducer(s) and hardware, instructions |
Cylinder Head: | Stock Profile Heads |
Engine Notes: | 260-302W |
Package Contents: | Headers, ball and socket reducers (exhaust adapters), gaskets, mounting hardware |
Port Shape: | Square |
Flange Style: | Standard |
Title: | HEDMAN HEDDERS STANDARD UNCOATED HEADERS; 1-1/2 IN. TUBE DIA.; 2-1/2 IN. COLL.; SHORTY DESIGN |
Variations: | 88406, 88408 |
Cylinder Head Port Shape: | Square |
Finish Type: | Uncoated Mild steel |
Notes: | 66-73 Ford Mustang 260-302W |
Primary Tube Gauge: | 16g |
Quantity: | Sold as a pair. |
Tube Material Thickness: | 16g |
Collector Diameter: | 2-1/2 in. |
Collector Size: | 2-1/2 in. |
Header Finish: | Uncoated |
Header Material: | Mild Steel |
Header Port Shape: | Square |
Header Style: | Mid-Length Tube |
Replacement Gasket: | 27340 |
Header Construction: | MILD STEEL- Standard-Duty |
Collector Attachment: | 2-1/2 in. |
Reducer Outlet Size: | 2-1/2 in. |
FLANGE Thickness: | 0.3125 in. |
Exhaust System Dia: | 2-1/2 in. |
Tube Style: | Shorty |
Engine Version: | Ford Windsor Block (W) |
Material: | Mild Steel |
Tube Diameter: | 1-1/2 in. |
Tube Size: | 1-1/2 in. |
California Proposition 65: | WARNING: Cancer. For more info visit www.P65Warnings.ca.gov |
Tube Length: | Short Tubes |
Tube Design: | Standard |
Replacement Head Flange Gasket: | 27340 |
Finish: | Uncoated |
Engine: | Ford SB 260-289-302W |
Package Information
Package Length:29 INPackage Width:16.5 INPackage Height:8.25 INWeight:15 LBOrderable Status:YesQuantity:1Package UOM:Smallest Pack (Consumer Level)Package Level GTIN:00732611884006Package Bar Code:732611884006Weight Variance:0.000000000Stacking Factor:0Inner Quantity:0
Extended Information
Country of Origin (Primary):USEmission Code:Not in CAHarmonized Tariff Code (Schedule B):8708925000Life Cycle Status Code:Available to OrderLife Cycle Status Description:Available to OrderMSDS Required Flag:NoNAFTA Preference Criterion Code:Criteria BNational Popularity Code:Top 60% of Product Group Sales Value (Units x $, Hits, etc.)National Popularity Description:Top 60% of Product Group Sales Value (Units x $, Hits, etc.)Refurbished Part:NoRemanufactured Part:NoWarranty Special:Limited Lifetime WarrantyWarranty Special UOM:Text Warranty Message
Hedman Hedders
American-made Hedman Hedders have been helping racers unleash more power since 1954! Every set of headers Hedman makes is mandrel-bent for a consistent internal diameter and maximum flow, then flame-tested against leaks. For easy installation, they have unique ball socket collector flanges, which give you up to 20° of connection flexibility in case your pipes don’t match up perfectly. Hedders come with all the gaskets and hardware you need, plus instructions. All of Hedman’s Street Hedders are warranted for life, while Husler Hedders for racing have a 3-year limited warranty. Hedman also makes mufflers, exhaust tips, tubing, and other exhaust parts to those same high standards of performance and quality.Hedman Hedders, began as a one man shop in 1954. Bob Hedman, founder of Hedman Hedders, sold his highly sought after exhaust tubes to fellow racers on the salt flats of the Mojave Desert. But, what started out as a way to make a few bucks to pay for Bobs racing hobby, quickly turned into the premier header manufacturer for both the racing and street header marketplaces.
Originally designed for straightline drag racers, word spread quickly about Hedmans reputation for building headers that gave you the best boost in power for your dollar. It wasnt long before Hedman Hedders was the brand of choice among racings elite engine builders, racers and race series. Familiar names like Don Garlits, Warren Johnson, Shirley Muldowney, Bob Chandler and his BIG FOOT Race Team, and the IROC series.
Hedman Hedders constantly reshapes itself to meet environmental requirements and incorporates computer technology to ensure that its products offer the best performance improvement.
Whether youre a Pro or sportsman racer, Hedman Hedders builds your headers with one goal in mind, optimum performance. Even if youre not a racer, the lessons Hedman learns at the track and on the dyno, make it into every street header we design.