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Mike G. · 10-29-2018, 06:01 PM

What headers work best with a 302 into a 1955 Merc? I have a AOD trans if that makes a difference. Thanks, Mike

56 ranch · 10-29-2018, 06:52 PM

I used Sanderson hugger headers for my '56 ranch wagon with a 302 & 5 speed tremec transmission.

estout81 · 10-29-2018, 08:46 PM

I would look at a set for fox body Mustang. They exit at the rear like the Merc.

JeffB2 · 10-30-2018, 02:13 AM

A lot of guys over at the H.A.M.B. 1952-59 Ford Group (including me) use the Hedman 88400's also these https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p.../model/patriot Also available are these: https://www.summitracing.com/parts/p.../model/patriot Good clearance at the steering box (I have an AOD also) Collectors are a nice straight shot to the cross member ports too.

KULTULZ · 10-30-2018, 04:13 AM

Are these log style or individual tubes? I can't make them out.

scicala · 10-30-2018, 10:33 AM

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1955 Mercury's don't have the crossmember with holes for the exhaust pipes like Ford's do, so even easier to fit I would imagine.

Sal

estout81 · 10-30-2018, 04:33 PM

Another option might be '65 Mustang tri-y headers. I've used them on 302 in Ranger conversions. All I had to do was cut a small pie shape on the passenger collector and move collector outward about 10 degrees. Fit so well that they could be installed from above with engine installed. And they are cheap.

JeffB2 · 10-30-2018, 06:15 PM

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Originally Posted by KULTULZ

Are these log style or individual tubes? I can't make them out.

Picture and specs here:https://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/88...caAomKEALw_wcB These are actually listed for 1965-69 Mustangs.

KULTULZ · 10-31-2018, 03:19 AM

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Originally Posted by JeffB2

Picture and specs here:https://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/88...caAomKEALw_wcB These are actually listed for 1965-69 Mustangs.

THANX! I appreciate thet.

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Originally Posted by JeffB2

A lot of guys over at the H.A.M.B. 1952-59 Ford Group...

Can you give the URL for that site. I can't find it.

10-29-2018, 06:01 PM	#1
Mike G. Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 5	302 into 55 Merc headers What headers work best with a 302 into a 1955 Merc? I have a AOD trans if that makes a difference. Thanks, Mike

10-29-2018, 06:52 PM	#2
56 ranch Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Posts: 26	Re: 302 into 55 Merc headers I used Sanderson hugger headers for my '56 ranch wagon with a 302 & 5 speed tremec transmission.

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estout81 BANNED Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Utica, Ohio Posts: 522	Re: 302 into 55 Merc headers I would look at a set for fox body Mustang. They exit at the rear like the Merc.

10-30-2018, 04:13 AM	#5
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10-30-2018, 10:33 AM	#6
scicala Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Detroit suburb, MI Posts: 3,706	Re: 302 into 55 Merc headers Sponsored Links (Register now to hide all advertisements) 1955 Mercury's don't have the crossmember with holes for the exhaust pipes like Ford's do, so even easier to fit I would imagine. Sal