FX-217LHD

Ford Mustang 289 - 302 Windsor Interference 1964 on Manual and Auto LHD

Ford Mustang 289 - 302 Windsor Interference 1964 on Manual and Auto LHD (Not Mech Clutch) Extractor.

BrandMantaMPI Automotive

Category: Extractors and headers

RRP $1628.98 AUD
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Part specs

SKU
FX-217LHD
Supplier
MPI Automotive
Category
Extractors and headers
Vehicle fitment
Ford
Stock status
In stock at supplier

The FX-217LHD is a set of extractors listed to fit the left-hand-drive Ford Mustang from 1964 with the 289/302 Windsor V8, in both manual and automatic. It's the interference-pattern set and is not suitable for cars running a mechanical clutch.

What does this header set cover?

This is a tubular extractor set that replaces the cast factory exhaust manifolds on the early Windsor-powered Mustang. It's specifically the left-hand-drive (LHD) fitment, listed for the 289 and 302 Windsor V8 from 1964 onward, and is flagged as an interference design — meaning it's routed to clear surrounding components on that chassis. The listing also notes it is not for cars with a mechanical clutch, an important compatibility line to read before ordering.

What are extractors and what do they change?

Extractors, or headers, swap the restrictive cast manifolds for individual tuned tubes that merge downstream, giving each cylinder a clearer path to scavenge spent gas. On a vintage V8 like the Windsor that's the classic first step in freeing up the exhaust side. They change how the engine breathes and how it sounds rather than adding any guaranteed figure, and the rest of the system behind them still does its job.

Will it suit my Mustang?

It's listed to fit the LHD Ford Mustang 289/302 Windsor (1964 on), manual or auto, but not mechanical-clutch cars and not as an interference-incompatible swap. Mustangs of this era vary widely with engine and driveline changes, so confirm your exact build and clutch type with the workshop before ordering.

What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?

Oak Flats Muffler Men fits classic header sets like this in-house. We check the bellhousing and clutch arrangement, steering and chassis clearances on the LHD layout, and the join back into the existing pipework. The MPI Automotive RRP is listed at $1,628.98; it can be a special-order item, so talk to us and we'll confirm availability and book the bay.

Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.

Common questions

Does the FX-217LHD suit a mechanical-clutch Mustang?
No. This set is listed as not for cars running a mechanical clutch. Check your clutch arrangement with the workshop before ordering.
Is this the left-hand-drive fitment?
Yes — the FX-217LHD is the LHD set for the Ford Mustang 289/302 Windsor from 1964. Confirm your exact build with us first.

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