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  1. randynsc

    randynsc Member

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    Does ANYONE know of a header that will fit my Shelby Dakota?
    I would like a shorty or mid length.
    I have been searching online for 3 days now with no luck!

    PLEASE HELP your fellow gearhead! :wacko:
     
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    I went through the same hassles as you. I have not been able to locate a header anyone says with certainty will fit. My solution was to adapt late model Magnum exhaust manifolds to the heads and lose the air pump and fittings. According to MP the late Magnums are as good as the early 68 340 exhaust manifolds. While not perfect solution to your problem it is a solution.
    Good luck!
     
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    I just found some for mine and hooker swears that they will fit as they are made for 87 to 91 dakotas. go to flow tech .com and get phone number,, the part number is 5803 HKR cost is $656.00 and 5803-1HKR for the cermaic coated hold on now $966.99.... if you have got your breath back, I am looking for an aluminum intake manifold for my throttle bodied Shelby Dakota.
    anyone know where to find one ?????????????
    Thanks for any info
    bumblebeeatv@yahoo.com
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    The hooker headers will fit, been on my truck since 1990. Not an easy job.
     
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    steve:
    Thanks for ur replies. They are very helpful. I am grateful for all of the info.
    Please refer anyone if they have questions as I will try to help also.
    I have the headers on the engine on the stand at this time, am thinking I will try to install all at the same time, I am having problems finding all the brackets to mount the power steering and alt. seems that through the 6yrs. that this truck has been apart. (I have moved 3x) I have not kept up with all of these brackets.( My STUPIDITY )
    Anyhow all info I am thankful for
    Rod
     

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