Author Topic: Extractor installation (Read 12525 times)

V8_bloke_28 · « **on:** November 05, 2015, 08:53:48 am »

Hi. I have a 67 fastback mustang with a 390 fe.
Currently the engine is in but the c6 is not. The question is do I install the trans first then try get the long tube headers in or headers first then try the trans?
Cheers

GLENN 70 · « **Reply #1 on:** November 05, 2015, 09:00:53 am »

The c6 trans 1st ,then the headers and good luck

barnett468 · « **Reply #2 on:** November 05, 2015, 10:14:24 am »

Quote from: V8_bloke_28 on November 05, 2015, 08:53:48 am

I have a 67 fastback mustang with a 390 fe.

try get the long tube headers in

69candy · « **Reply #3 on:** November 05, 2015, 07:02:43 pm »

Pull the engine out, attach the trans and headers and put back in!! We want pics as I have to do it to my 69 next week!!

barnett468 · « **Reply #4 on:** November 05, 2015, 07:08:51 pm »

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sell the car and buy one that already has them.

V8_bloke_28 · « **Reply #5 on:** November 05, 2015, 07:13:15 pm »

So I'm under the impression that the trans goes in first then extractors. Prick of a job but can be done?
Can the engine, trans and extractors be removed/installed as one unit?

barnett468 · « **Reply #6 on:** November 05, 2015, 07:32:22 pm »

Quote from: V8_bloke_28 on November 05, 2015, 07:13:15 pm

So I'm under the impression that the trans goes in first then extractors. Prick of a job but can be done?
Can the engine, trans and extractors be removed/installed as one unit?

get some 12 point header bolts.

find someone that is stupid enough to help you.

install trans.

put front of car on jackstands.

undo the two long engine mount bolts.

put a 2 x 4 on top of a floor jack then place it under the oil pan so you can jack up the engine as necessary.

put some white grease or moly grease or anti seize on the bolt threads

get a step stool and a case of FOSTERS LAGER . . AUSTRALIAS FAVORITE BEER and procede.

GLENN 70 · « **Reply #7 on:** November 05, 2015, 07:58:21 pm »

I'm not going to tell you its a easy job because its NOT . The C 6 is a big gear box and without a bolt on bell housing . If you fitted the headers 1st I doubt the box would fit thought the pipes . It might pay to do a test fit for the pipes without the box just to make sure they fit every were else ? . Extractors in mustangs are hard enough but talk big block and its a nightmare . Are the headers tuned length interference type or collector type .

mwizz · « **Reply #8 on:** November 05, 2015, 08:55:19 pm »

May need a Kar Kraft conversion like the Boss 429

V8_bloke_28 · « **Reply #9 on:** November 06, 2015, 09:01:37 am »

The extractors are jba 4-2-1 with collectors.
Supposedly made for my gt 390 heads with power steering.

GLENN 70 · « **Reply #10 on:** November 06, 2015, 09:28:38 am »

Fit the box then try and fit the pipes . You will have to lift the engine to fit them and its not going to be easy and take quite a effort so don't give up . Buy the 3/8 headed extractor bolts not the 7/16 headed ones ,will make life a bit easier .

barnett468 · « **Reply #11 on:** November 06, 2015, 09:31:03 am »

Quote from: V8_bloke_28 on November 06, 2015, 09:01:37 am

The extractors are jba 4-2-1 with collectors.
Supposedly made for my gt 390 heads with power steering.

barnett468 · « **Reply #12 on:** November 06, 2015, 09:33:18 am »

Quote from: GLENN 70 on November 06, 2015, 09:28:38 am

Buy the 3/8 headed extractor bolts not the 7/16 headed ones ,will make life a bit easier .

all the 12 points i have ever seen were 3/8 which is another reason i suggested them . . i'm so glad its him and not me that gets to enjoy this experience.
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GLENN 70 · « **Reply #13 on:** November 06, 2015, 09:36:24 am »

Big blocks in mustangs with the std towers is just not on . Then fitting headers I would rather get a tooth pulled .

D0ZX · « **Reply #14 on:** November 06, 2015, 09:43:31 am »

FE's

Put a Cleveland in it

boofhead · « **Reply #15 on:** November 06, 2015, 11:27:32 am »

Quote from: D0ZX on November 06, 2015, 09:43:31 am

FE's

Put a Cleveland in it

Nope - forget the Cleveland. Install a stroked 351 Windsor.

barnett468 · « **Reply #16 on:** November 06, 2015, 11:39:57 am »

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Hey V8 BLOKE, have we all been helpful enough yet.

staddy · « **Reply #17 on:** November 06, 2015, 11:44:33 am »

Fe / mustang , no problem , I had custom pipes done and I can lift my engine out COMPLETE with pipes attached just unbolt gearbox and hoses wires etc lift out , easy as .

GLENN 70 · « **Reply #18 on:** November 06, 2015, 11:46:44 am »

I put and fitted extractors on my last 70 Mach 1 with a 351C and that was hard enough . The engine bays are just to narrow between the towers are the rails . They need to be as wide as XD falcons .

GLENN 70 · « **Reply #19 on:** November 06, 2015, 11:48:55 am »

Staddy that's because they were custom made pipes ,most of the shelf pipes are bad fitting .

barnett468 · « **Reply #20 on:** November 06, 2015, 12:11:49 pm »

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i had to remove a set from my friends car and i had a lift and a helper and it still took me two friggen hours.

V8_bloke_28 · « **Reply #21 on:** November 06, 2015, 05:02:52 pm »

You guys make me

GLENN 70 · « **Reply #22 on:** November 06, 2015, 05:11:59 pm »

O realy we thought we would make you

barnett468 · « **Reply #23 on:** November 06, 2015, 05:58:05 pm »

Quote from: V8_bloke_28 on November 06, 2015, 05:02:52 pm

You guys make me

Thats great, cuz you're gonna need a good sense of humor when you do this.

staddy · « **Reply #24 on:** November 06, 2015, 11:18:32 pm »

Yep Glenn I nearly went the hooker headers route but they looked , how can I say , to straight , and of course rhd was going to make fitting them a lot of fun . so custom it was .

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