hooker side pipes
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Forsyth Illinois
I would go SS first,then the ceramic,then the chrome,or SS headers,and the chrome side tubes.Before you order these....shoot me a pm.
The SS headers are back-ordered all over from Hooker,and waiting since AUGUST for the first sets my supplier can get their hands on,but they are the better way to go,if you are wanting a shiny appearance.
I will say this about chrome tho.....My side tubes are original,and chrome,and have been on the car for close to 35 years,and still shine swell.My headers are custom one offs,and chrome,and they are pretty good,but turned alot during cam break in.I recommend to all people getting the chrome....DO NOT break in a flat tappet cam w/the new headers,cause they will change.
Kevin
The SS headers are back-ordered all over from Hooker,and waiting since AUGUST for the first sets my supplier can get their hands on,but they are the better way to go,if you are wanting a shiny appearance.
I will say this about chrome tho.....My side tubes are original,and chrome,and have been on the car for close to 35 years,and still shine swell.My headers are custom one offs,and chrome,and they are pretty good,but turned alot during cam break in.I recommend to all people getting the chrome....DO NOT break in a flat tappet cam w/the new headers,cause they will change.
Kevin
Racer
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: Rexton New Brunswick
Here's my 76 with ceramic Hookers and Steel Shields. BTW, Steel Shields - best money I spent on the car. I've had the cheese graters and got the tattoos. Since I went with these - no issues. I can drive from Fredericton to Halifax and put my hand directly on them.
Le Mans Master
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Last edited by Bangkok Dean; Nov 24, 2009 at 12:10 PM.
Le Mans Master
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From: Gladstone MO
C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
This video is right after I got the car. At the time it was 10.5 compression and I had done nothing as far as tuning. There's nothing in the tubes- open exhaust. I have a video but I'd have to link to another site and that's a no-no. So here's the vid:
Now, it's 12.5 compression, and the tuneup has been worked properly. The headers on the car now are Jet-Hot Sterling. Zero maintenance, and sound is a little better (IMHO) with the increased compression.
Now, it's 12.5 compression, and the tuneup has been worked properly. The headers on the car now are Jet-Hot Sterling. Zero maintenance, and sound is a little better (IMHO) with the increased compression.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2009
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From: Forsyth Illinois
Tim...love the sound of the BB!I bet it does sound better w to 12.5 to 1s!
Bet it feels better too!
Here's the other side of the spectrum.Here's a SB 302 11 to 1 after cam break in,and aluminum heads.Broke in w/the single DP,then put my 6 duece intake back on.
Sorry for being a hillbilly...Well...no I'm not.
I bet it does sound better w to 12.5 to 1s!Bet it feels better too!Here's the other side of the spectrum.Here's a SB 302 11 to 1 after cam break in,and aluminum heads.Broke in w/the single DP,then put my 6 duece intake back on.
Sorry for being a hillbilly...Well...no I'm not.
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Cumana
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/memb...8-img-0876.jpg
Jet Hot, Sterling Silver coated with Steel shield and STS baffles uncapped.
This on a 496 with a 8-71 blower
Jet Hot, Sterling Silver coated with Steel shield and STS baffles uncapped.
This on a 496 with a 8-71 blower
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Le Mans Master
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
Gary
Here's one page of the instructions.
Last edited by Duke94; Jan 3, 2010 at 08:26 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Mar 2001
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From: Ann Arbor Michigan
The shields that I have are from Cobra Stuff.
http://www.cobrastuff.com/
Race Director
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Milford Michigan
I would go SS first,then the ceramic,then the chrome,or SS headers,and the chrome side tubes.Before you order these....shoot me a pm.
The SS headers are back-ordered all over from Hooker,and waiting since AUGUST for the first sets my supplier can get their hands on,but they are the better way to go,if you are wanting a shiny appearance.
I will say this about chrome tho.....My side tubes are original,and chrome,and have been on the car for close to 35 years,and still shine swell.My headers are custom one offs,and chrome,and they are pretty good,but turned alot during cam break in.I recommend to all people getting the chrome....DO NOT break in a flat tappet cam w/the new headers,cause they will change.
Kevin
The SS headers are back-ordered all over from Hooker,and waiting since AUGUST for the first sets my supplier can get their hands on,but they are the better way to go,if you are wanting a shiny appearance.
I will say this about chrome tho.....My side tubes are original,and chrome,and have been on the car for close to 35 years,and still shine swell.My headers are custom one offs,and chrome,and they are pretty good,but turned alot during cam break in.I recommend to all people getting the chrome....DO NOT break in a flat tappet cam w/the new headers,cause they will change.
Kevin
Question on the heat shields you are using - what is the required length of these? These shields are made for the trucking industry out of polished SS, & in a few different lengths & perf patterns, solid too.
I also manufacture sidepipe muffler inserts that are designed to slip inside the 4" Hooker sidepipes, & they are chambered & flow very high sCFM's: http://www.classicchambered.com/clas...html#corvettes . Scroll up a little when the page loads. I build them with either a 2.5" or a 3" core. The 3" versions are BRUTALLY loud!
Instructor
Joined: Nov 2009
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From: Leesburg VA
I disagree... I have a set of stainless side pipes on my big block and they don't blue at all. Right where they come out under the car and bend, they get a little yellow tint to them. I just put on a buffing wheel on my drill and it's as good as new. Hookers will cost you about 1700.00 new. I got mine from a place called xs-power for 1/2 of the Hooker prices.
I have a couple of other posts on here about side pipes. Lots of good info and comparisons.
I have a couple of other posts on here about side pipes. Lots of good info and comparisons.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 281
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From: New England
I would go SS , I have chrome and they have held up pretty well. Next set will be SS, these are about 4 years old and I live in New England ( lots of salt) also it's a daily driver.These pipes have around 40,000 miles on them out of the 350,000 on the car itself. Love the STS baffles and have recently add a set of Dean's covers ( a necessity ) . Get LOTS of thumbs up as I drive by!!
Last edited by dariopop; Jan 9, 2010 at 03:49 PM.
Racer
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: Gurley Alabama
Originally Posted by Chambered
I also manufacture sidepipe muffler inserts that are designed to slip inside the 4" Hooker sidepipes, & they are chambered & flow very high sCFM's: http://www.classicchambered.com/clas...html#corvettes . Scroll up a little when the page loads. I build them with either a 2.5" or a 3" core. The 3" versions are BRUTALLY loud!
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2010
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hookers
I have the STS Spiral baffle and it's not to loud. You can talk to a passenger at speed with no problem. Yes, you can add the heat shields anytime (but do it BEFORE you get a leg burn). The guys that have the chrome headers have complained that the start to rust quickly at the welds. Mine are the ceramic coated ones and I have not had any rust problems in 7 years but they never see rain.
The shields that I have are from Cobra Stuff.
http://www.cobrastuff.com/
The shields that I have are from Cobra Stuff.
http://www.cobrastuff.com/