Which headers to buy?
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Le Mans Master
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Which headers to buy?
This winter's project will be replacing stock manifolds with headers. I already have 2.5 inch full duals with stock type mufflers. I will change mufflers to Flowmaster 40s or similar. The headers should be ceramic coated. Which ones should I use? Are there size options (1 5/8, 1 3/4)? I don't have A/C or air injection.
Le Mans Master
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Dynomax has ceramic coated headers cheap (Summit or Jegs), they are 1 5/8 in. A bit more money will get you Hooker Super-Comps, 1 3/4 in.(more potential power). Check first to make sure they will work with your heads. 
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go with the super comps do it right the first time. i wish i would have now i built my motor for high end hp and have crappy compettion headers. They are for more low end torque when super comps having bigger primarys will give you more top end.
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Originally Posted by BKbroiler
This winter's project will be replacing stock manifolds with headers. I already have 2.5 inch full duals with stock type mufflers. I will change mufflers to Flowmaster 40s or similar. The headers should be ceramic coated. Which ones should I use? Are there size options (1 5/8, 1 3/4)? I don't have A/C or air injection.
Racer
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From: Ellicott City MD
Hooker Ceramic Coated Super/Comp's. Been on my car for 6 years and still look great.
Holley web site for Hooker's chevy page is:
http://www.holley.com/types.asp?type=432
P/N 2134-1HKR
Holley web site for Hooker's chevy page is:
http://www.holley.com/types.asp?type=432
P/N 2134-1HKR
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Le Mans Master
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From: Lebanon Township New Jersey
Thanks for the responses guys.
According to my Jeg's catalog, Dynomax ceramic 1 5/8 headers are $266 and Hooker SC 1 3/4 ceramics are $570. (They don't show Thorleys).
Is there really $300 worth of difference?
According to my Jeg's catalog, Dynomax ceramic 1 5/8 headers are $266 and Hooker SC 1 3/4 ceramics are $570. (They don't show Thorleys).
Is there really $300 worth of difference?
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Melting Slicks
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Originally Posted by BKbroiler
Thanks for the responses guys.
According to my Jeg's catalog, Dynomax ceramic 1 5/8 headers are $266 and Hooker SC 1 3/4 ceramics are $570. (They don't show Thorleys).
Is there really $300 worth of difference?
According to my Jeg's catalog, Dynomax ceramic 1 5/8 headers are $266 and Hooker SC 1 3/4 ceramics are $570. (They don't show Thorleys).
Is there really $300 worth of difference?
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Originally Posted by BKbroiler
Thanks for the responses guys.
According to my Jeg's catalog, Dynomax ceramic 1 5/8 headers are $266 and Hooker SC 1 3/4 ceramics are $570. (They don't show Thorleys).
Is there really $300 worth of difference?
According to my Jeg's catalog, Dynomax ceramic 1 5/8 headers are $266 and Hooker SC 1 3/4 ceramics are $570. (They don't show Thorleys).
Is there really $300 worth of difference?
Racer
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I bought my first set of Hookers for my first car about 25 years ago and loved them. Due to money constraints, I bought a different brand for my next car and was in regret for several years. You know what the vette got.
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Originally Posted by BKbroiler
This winter's project will be replacing stock manifolds with headers. I already have 2.5 inch full duals with stock type mufflers. I will change mufflers to Flowmaster 40s or similar. The headers should be ceramic coated. Which ones should I use? Are there size options (1 5/8, 1 3/4)? I don't have A/C or air injection.
Good luck,
Last edited by 0013; Nov 16, 2005 at 04:20 PM.
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Le Mans Master
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Originally Posted by 79VetteMike
I'll sell you my brand new Dynomax Ceramic coated headers for $200 plus shipping. They've never been used, but they do have some scratches from installing them on the car. The scratches do not go to the metal, but they are noticable. Some say you can buff the scratches out. They still look really nice. I'm building a bigger motor for the Vette, so these won't work for me and right now I need money for my 1970 Monte Carlo. Let me know if you are interested. Thanks...Mike