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RKS.PA · 03-31-2020, 07:58 AM

Had a set of Fentons on my '39 and the only "fitment" issue I had was with the dip stick, which was an easy modification. Had them on for 22 years until I sold the car. Did have to have the muffler fabricate the rest of the system....was not cheap, even in 1996.

On my '47, I went with Red's because I was worried about the steering box. Talked with them by phone and ordered what they recommended. When they arrived, installed them in about 30 minutes...(I'm not the fastest wrench in the West!!). No modifications on anything needed!! It could not have been easier....no clearance issues. Am delighted with my duals and also got Smithys from Reds. Only thing I would do differently is to have painted them before I installed. Also, was able to get the extensions from the headers to the mufflers. That saved me a lot at the muffler shop who only had to fabricate the tailpipes.

03-31-2020, 07:58 AM	#30
RKS.PA Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Marana, AZ Posts: 1,194	Re: Header Suggestion Had a set of Fentons on my '39 and the only "fitment" issue I had was with the dip stick, which was an easy modification. Had them on for 22 years until I sold the car. Did have to have the muffler fabricate the rest of the system....was not cheap, even in 1996. On my '47, I went with Red's because I was worried about the steering box. Talked with them by phone and ordered what they recommended. When they arrived, installed them in about 30 minutes...(I'm not the fastest wrench in the West!!). No modifications on anything needed!! It could not have been easier....no clearance issues. Am delighted with my duals and also got Smithys from Reds. Only thing I would do differently is to have painted them before I installed. Also, was able to get the extensions from the headers to the mufflers. That saved me a lot at the muffler shop who only had to fabricate the tailpipes.