Advance Headers | Mild Steel Exhaust Extractors | Ford Falcon XR-XY 351 Windsor | A56
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Advance Headers | Mild Steel Exhaust Extractors | Ford Falcon XR-XY...
Description
Description
Advance Headers High-Performance Mild Steel Exhaust Extractors for Ford Falcon XR to XY 351 Windsor V8 Engines
The Advance Headers Performance Exhaust Extractors (A56) are classic heavy-duty tubular manifolds engineered explicitly for golden-era Australian Ford muscle passenger cars. Tailored precisely to fit the taller deck-height small-block Ford 351-Cubic Inch Windsor V8 engine housed within the iconic XR, XT, XW, and XY Falcon chassis runs, this premium upgrade replaces highly restrictive factory cast iron manifolds. By maximizing exhaust gas scavenging velocity and significantly lowering engine backpressure, it unlocks noticeable low-to-mid range torque, crisp throttle responsiveness, and that signature classic muscle car V8 rumble.
PRODUCT CONTENTS:
- 1 x Heavy-Duty Mild Steel Left-Hand Windsor V8 Extractor Header Assembly
- 1 x Heavy-Duty Mild Steel Right-Hand Windsor V8 Extractor Header Assembly
Key Features:
- Custom clearance-mapped to maintain full compatibility with classic factory Ram-type power steering assist cylinder linkages without binding or physical interference
- Tuned mandrel-bent primary piping pathways ensure completely uniform internal flow geometry, optimizing gas velocity past the constraints of the taller 351 block deck height
- Substantially optimizes low-to-mid range torque delivery—ideal for improving throttle crispness, cruising manners, and acceleration curves in street machines and restorations
- Heavy-duty mild steel construction structurally built to handle intense engine bay thermal expansion cycles and typical classic muscle car vibrations safely
- Thick, precision laser-cut cylinder head flanges maintain a flat, ultra-stable mating footprint to permanently guard against face distortion, thermal warping, and high-pressure exhaust leaks
Specifications:
- Brand: Advance Headers
- Part Number: A56
- Material: Mild Steel (Standard Finish)
- Engine Suitability: Ford Small Block Windsor V8 (351ci Block Only)
- Steering Setup Fitment: Compatible with Ram-Type Power Steering Assist Systems
- Component Type: Performance Exhaust Extractors / Headers
- Estimated Fitting Time: 3 Hours
- Welding Required: No (Direct Bolt-On Configuration to Cylinder Heads)
⚠️ Crucial Engine Variant & Chassis Geometry Fitment Warnings:
1. 351 Windsor V8 Specific Fitment: This product (Part No. A56) is configured and space-mapped strictly for the 351 Windsor engine footprint, which features a taller deck height and wider intake stance than the 289/302 Windsor variants. Due to these altered spatial constraints, these headers will NOT fit Cleveland 351 motors or standard low-deck 289/302 Windsor blocks without clearance variation checks.
2. Chassis Frame Layout: Formed precisely to navigate past the factory shock towers, brake master cylinders, and floor pans native to the XR, XT, XW, and XY generation runs. Fits alongside factory automatic or manual transmission configurations, though secondary adjustments to linkage nodes may be checked during assembly due to engine swap tolerances.
Please Note: Due to tight engine bay parameters across early Ford muscle car shock-towers, professional installation by a classic car exhaust specialist or restoration workshop is highly recommended to guarantee proper clearance margins.
Important Information
- The image shown may not reflect the actual product design.
- Ensure your vehicle details match the application guide below before purchasing.
Vehicle Applications for A56 Performance Ford Windsor V8 Extractors
| Make | Model | Year Range Spec | Body Type | Chassis Series | Engine Details | Fitting Time | Drivetrain / Fitment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ford | Falcon / Fairmont / Falcon GT | 1966 – 1972 | 4-Door Sedan / 2-Door Coupe / 5-Door Wagon / Utility (Ute) / Panel Van | XR / XT / XW / XY Series Only | 351ci Windsor Small Block V8 Only (High Deck Variant) | 3.0 Hours | RWD | Mandrel-bent upgrade routing mapped to drop cleanly past classic shock towers, under-dash steering boxes, and factory Ram-type power steering assist linkage cylinders cleanly. Will not fit Cleveland V8 blocks. |
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