I'm looking for a used 180 degree header and exhaust system for my Pantera. I'm not sure that it will work for me as I need to stow my targa roof back there and want to make sure it will all fit and not roast the paint off my roof section. That's why I'm looking for something used and reasonably priced. I've already talked with Ron McCall about this, and he has nothing used for me. I'm really hoping to find something soon as I really want to give it a shot asap! Thanks all.
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Hum? I would think that you need something made especially for your situation?
Ron would be the guy to talk to about that? Frankly, there just isn't much room to play with back there at all. You likely will need a custom trunk liner to go with the headers.
Not attempting to be sarcastic about this at all but good luck with that one. I'm doubtful that combination is even possible? You are going to need some kind of an alchemist at the very least? Even the stock exhaust underneath has the tendency to keep things warmed up a bit.
Over the top you can just barbecue burgers on. 
Mine is coated with cerakote. It does an excellent job of keeping the temp down in the engine bay.
@tajon posted:Mine is coated with cerakote. It does an excellent job of keeping the temp down in the engine bay.
Mine are ceramic coated also. It keeps the temps down from broil to roast and keeps the burgers from sticking to the header tubes. 
Hint: don't try to carry your groceries back there.
...Someone here might remember this...
A few decades back there was a Exotic Car with the Removable 'Targa' Top.
The TOP was 'Stored' ON TOP of the Rear Body, and was fairly Aerodynamic, and 'Blended' very well. Almost Unnoticeable!
Point Being...rig the Pantera Decklid to carry the Targa Top, ON TOP of the Deck. Inside (Under the Deck), is Possible, but then, you still have the 'Heat' Problem.
Top of Decklid, Can be done, And may even be made to look rather 'Trick'! The Targa Top could even be Strapped to a 'Pantera LUGGAGE Rack', mounted on the Decklid!! Now, the 'Look' of that would be Incredible! And You would 'Still' be able to see back, out, through the Rearview Mirror...maybe.
As a Machinist, I have Long ago, Learned, Anything is Possible, when You want It Bad Enough!
Good Luck!
MJ
P.S. Pantera Luggage Racks are Very Rare to find. Design and Engineer Your Own Rack, (4 Corner Mounting)! Then, the Targa 'Lid' would set 'Beautifully' LOWER, on the Deck!
I think I get It!! The Roof Section is WIDER Than the Decklid!
180 degree headers fill the entire space behind the block and over the top of the ZF in order to exit the car either in the center opening if you deleted your AC or out the exhaust cut outs like Gary Hall did it. Any targa roof would be above them and melt instantly.
As an alternative, leave the targa top at home and have an “emergency” canvas top made, that you can stow in the front trunk or inside the passenger compartment.
@marlinjack ‘s idea actually seems the best way to go… Lamborghini did it very cunningly as he pointed out!! I think it gets roasted if you put it inside!
check the size of your target top if it’s an option….
...That's IT!!! Thanks for Posting!
But, is That a Lamborghini, Or a 'Zezeta Moroder' Twin Engine V16?? 2 V-8's Mounted INLINE Laterally, with the Crankshafts Connected at the Transaxle. That's why the Rearend is Over 8 Feet Wide, and can not be driven on Americas' Highways...Legally!
Very interesting Engineering! One Engine runs normal rotation, the Other has to run in Reverse...Or is it, Both run Normal Rotation and the Transaxle acts as a 'Combining Transmission'? I think mit the 'First Option'...because the Engines Must 'Fire-Up' Simultaneously!! One Engine Runs in Reverse Direction!
@marlinjack posted:...That's IT!!! Thanks for Posting!
But, is That a Lamborghini, Or a 'Zezeta Moroder' Twin Engine V16?? 2 V-8's Mounted INLINE Laterally, with the Crankshafts Connected at the Transaxle. That's why the Rearend is Over 8 Feet Wide, and can not be driven on Americas' Highways...Legally!
It’s a Lamborghini…
Here is the 
undeniably body done by Lamborghini engineers as well…. Dual Engine sounded awful when not under load- Like five trash cans filled with running mixers, 2 cement blocks and five cats inside rolling down a hillside! Just can’t hide your roots - lol The spider had a soft top that was behind the seats when not in use!
