Has anyone used the Rex headers in a 56 F100. Just wondering about clearance from the firewall on the left side. It looks from 
measurements it will clear my steering shaft. How good is the ceramic coating?  Thanks  


Located in Harford County Maryland 

Repo manifolds can be bought new from TBird suppliers.

I was looking at the ones from Casco, are they the same measurements as the original 57 manifolds?  
Do you know how good the quality is? I need to call them but i  have been sidetracked lately.  Just
wondering if you have purchased from them in the past. Thanks 

Located in Harford County Maryland 

Casco is a well respected supplier to the restoration market. Everything I've had from them has been fine. But the driver side manifold is different for the bird, and that's reflected in the pricing. A good used set off a passenger car would probably work and be more reasonable price wise. Just watch for broken ears from over tightening and using gaskets.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

Casco is a well respected supplier to the restoration market. Everything I've had from them has been fine. But the driver side manifold is different for the bird, and that's reflected in the pricing. A good used set off a passenger car would probably work and be more reasonable price wise. Just watch for broken ears from over tightening and using gaskets.

miker
55 bird, 32 cabrio F code
Kent, WA
Tucson, AZ

If i use the 57 manifolds, i will probably use a new set.  Thanks for the info on the quality.  

Located in Harford County Maryland 

I'm posting an update for the Rex headers in a 56 F100. I've been working on a project over the winter.
Installing the Rex headers and independent front suspension.  
To make a long story short. I moved the engine forward to make the headers 
clear the firewall.  Here's a couple pictures.  

Located in Harford County Maryland