Installing an FE Header tank to a small block Windsor Cobra

Adaptor to fit Ford FE header tank to a small block Windsor cobra

Fitting an FE style coolant header tank to your small block Windsor equipped Cobra can be a nice original style touch.  Until now this has been very difficult, as the manifolds have different bolt patterns and the thermostat bypass hose on the Windsor is in the way.

OE Specs adaptor is designed to address those 2 issues and be an easy bolt on solution.  The adaptor bolts to the Windsors standard intake manifold bolts, and the FE tank then bolts direct to the adaptor.  

The thermostat bypass hose is rerouted slightly to create room for the tank with a stainless connector supplied with the kit.  The adaptor also moves the tank forward slightly to create clearance to most distributor caps.

The adaptor is machined from billet aluminium and supplied satin powder coated for long term good looks.  The adaptor to intake manifold gasket is provided in the kit.  The whole kit is fitted in less than an hour.

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