Sorry to see the setback. I agree with “cassell” that header manufactures just aren’t at the level they could or should be. At 10 + more years of coyote swapping this should be straight forward anymore. Most street swaps want AC and other accessories. Heck even a shorty or mid length header would suffice. I too am in the process of a Coyote swap in a Fox and will soon be mocking up my selected k member and headers. Anticipating the same issue as you Michael sadly enough, but we will see. Good luck on this and I’m rooting for “us” all. 😊
Man, those headers look like a puzzle! Good luck...and I know you'll get something figured out. I went with BBK long-tubes and a MM K-member, for my swap. I bet if all the exhaust studs were in my heads, I never would've gotten the headers on while the engine was sitting on the K-member. Now you got me thinking too...I need to check and see of the A/C compressor fits on the block and clears my headers. Have a good day, buddy!
You might look into a spacer going between k-member and where it bolts to the frame… maybe this will give clearance to the AC… they sell at LMR and Maximum Motor Sports….. I have a different k-member and headers ( MMS k-member and ARH headers respectively ) but researching this , that may resolve the issue and give you clearance…..
Those headers would have a 1/4 of clearance at the control arm mount if those 1/4 spacers werent under the motor mount pads and i would put the collector on and modify that front tube withe everthing bolted up tight.
I find it very frustrating all the headaches that come with aftermarket companies nowdays ! It almost seems as if they do zero in house testing to make sure things not only fit, but aren't a pain in the azz once assembled............. Do better !!!!
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Sorry to see the setback. I agree with “cassell” that header manufactures just aren’t at the level they could or should be. At 10 + more years of coyote swapping this should be straight forward anymore. Most street swaps want AC and other accessories. Heck even a shorty or mid length header would suffice. I too am in the process of a Coyote swap in a Fox and will soon be mocking up my selected k member and headers. Anticipating the same issue as you Michael sadly enough, but we will see. Good luck on this and I’m rooting for “us” all. 😊
I appreciate it! Yeah it’s like a puzzle that you hope will go together. So many variables. Good luck with yours as well. Keep me posted
@@417fox Will do bud!
Coming along brother. Making some good progress.
Man, those headers look like a puzzle! Good luck...and I know you'll get something figured out. I went with BBK long-tubes and a MM K-member, for my swap. I bet if all the exhaust studs were in my heads, I never would've gotten the headers on while the engine was sitting on the K-member. Now you got me thinking too...I need to check and see of the A/C compressor fits on the block and clears my headers. Have a good day, buddy!
Very educational video there 417 fox. Thanks for sharing.
You might look into a spacer going between k-member and where it bolts to the frame… maybe this will give clearance to the AC… they sell at LMR and Maximum Motor Sports….. I have a different k-member and headers ( MMS k-member and ARH headers respectively ) but researching this , that may resolve the issue and give you clearance…..
Those headers would have a 1/4 of clearance at the control arm mount if those 1/4 spacers werent under the motor mount pads and i would put the collector on and modify that front tube withe everthing bolted up tight.
Those headers look like fun!! Hahaha
Looking nice!
I find it very frustrating all the headaches that come with aftermarket companies nowdays ! It almost seems as if they do zero in house testing to make sure things not only fit, but aren't a pain in the azz once assembled............. Do better !!!!
What headers are those? They look interesting
Made by Pypes. No longer available though
Ok. Thanks!
Throw those headers away and get some bbk. In 2023 we still hacking coyote swap parts no way.