Hooker Side Headers/Pipes
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1st Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Illinois
Hooker Side Headers/Pipes
I got a 1978 Corvette L48 two months ago. I was wondering if anybody could tell me if buying this kit for it is a good idea>> http://www.corvettesouth.com/corvett...sh-323035.html
I just wanna know if I'm gonna get screwed if I buy it.
I just wanna know if I'm gonna get screwed if I buy it.
Burning Brakes
Joined: May 2009
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From: Tucson AZ
St. Jude Donor '12
I have hookers on my 77 and love them. I think you can do better on the price. For me, the first corvette I saw up close had sidepipes, and since then I've always wanted one with them on it.
Shop around.
Shop around.
Safety Car
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Forsyth Illinois
I will do that same kit to your door for 1510.00 w/the mufflers(glasspacks).If you want the reverse flow mufflers,then add 30 bucks.These are in stock,and ship the same day.
That saves you over 200.00 bucks.I shopped around for you!
That saves you over 200.00 bucks.I shopped around for you!
Racer
Joined: Nov 2006
Posts: 264
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From: McLouth Kansas
I got mine for 1200.00 a couple of years ago,,,,I have the ceramic coated ones,,,,I dont know what black chrome is that they describe.
I dont regret having them in the least bit,,,,just this Sat I got two compliments on how they sounded "grinning"
Bear in mind that getting a floor jack under the car or putting it on a two post lift could be tricky and you run the risk of damaging the pipe. If you are careful and watch what you are doing you will be fine.
Other benefits are less heat under the floor and less under the hood heat..
Big disadvantage is burning your ankle on the pipe when you get out of the car...it takes just a bump on the pipe and you have a welt the size of a silver dollar and then when it heals it takes about a year for it to completely go away and clear up. If you wear shorts when in your vettie be sure to pull your socks up higher on the left leg and on the right leg of your passenger. I have a burn healing right now,,,I forgot and burnt my leg about 3 weeks ago,,,not the first time and not the last time either.
I dont regret having them in the least bit,,,,just this Sat I got two compliments on how they sounded "grinning"
Bear in mind that getting a floor jack under the car or putting it on a two post lift could be tricky and you run the risk of damaging the pipe. If you are careful and watch what you are doing you will be fine.
Other benefits are less heat under the floor and less under the hood heat..
Big disadvantage is burning your ankle on the pipe when you get out of the car...it takes just a bump on the pipe and you have a welt the size of a silver dollar and then when it heals it takes about a year for it to completely go away and clear up. If you wear shorts when in your vettie be sure to pull your socks up higher on the left leg and on the right leg of your passenger. I have a burn healing right now,,,I forgot and burnt my leg about 3 weeks ago,,,not the first time and not the last time either.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 2003
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From: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
No other one mod says bad a$$ more than side mount headers,
The look mean, sound great,
Yea, they will bite you, it hurts to a different level, but once bitten you will get smart to them,
Shop around for best price, sounds like vettebydesign has a sweet deal right now
The look mean, sound great,
Yea, they will bite you, it hurts to a different level, but once bitten you will get smart to them,
Shop around for best price, sounds like vettebydesign has a sweet deal right now
Racer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 482
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From: Near Round Top (pop. 90) Texas
I got a 1978 Corvette L48 two months ago. I was wondering if anybody could tell me if buying this kit for it is a good idea>> http://www.corvettesouth.com/corvett...sh-323035.html
I just wanna know if I'm gonna get screwed if I buy it.
I just wanna know if I'm gonna get screwed if I buy it.
Race Director
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 10,039
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From: FL
Chrome rusts, badly! Get the Jet Hot coated ones direct from Jet Hot (the Hooker coating sucks as well). JH offers a forum discount and you are looking at about $1150 for headers and pipes. Then get the mufflers of your choice. Personally, I like the STS baffles. I think the Hooker mufflers are of the same quality as their chrome.
Drifting
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 1,429
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From: Providence Rhode Island
Chrome rusts, badly! Get the Jet Hot coated ones direct from Jet Hot (the Hooker coating sucks as well). JH offers a forum discount and you are looking at about $1150 for headers and pipes. Then get the mufflers of your choice. Personally, I like the STS baffles. I think the Hooker mufflers are of the same quality as their chrome.
I have the chrome ones on my 81 and they started rusting in three weeks. Get the stainless ones. i wish I did. Im so sorry i got the chrome ones. I got the chrome ones from Summit racing for 1100.
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Racer
Joined: Aug 2005
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From: Poconos PA
I got a jet hot coated set on my car. I gotta say they looked great for 2 years and now they looks like shat. I would go stainless if i had to do it over actually i might if these things keep rusting 
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Racer
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: PASADENA MARYLAND
Found a vender on Ebay XS_Power 
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2004
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From: one night in Bangkok you are never lonely
Now I have had chrome side pipes and they do rust in the joints. I now have hooker stainless steel on the vette for two years now and love them (no rust). They do get a little gold looking on the header part but do clean up with a good chrome/aluminum cleaner. Also heat shields made of chrome plated steel will rust and discolor quickly unless you don't drive your car and keep it garaged.
Think Stainless steel................
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 132
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From: Cumana
I totally agree with Bangkok Dean.
Do get the shields they work. I got mine from steelshields:
http://www.steelshields.com/
They do get hot but not as hot as the sidepipes as some friends of mine fouond out when we running the engine(blown 496) to test it out.
SOme of them still have the scars from 6 months ago.
But with the shields no problem getting in and out of the car, I do drive it every weekend and with shorts on.
Do get the shields they work. I got mine from steelshields:
http://www.steelshields.com/
They do get hot but not as hot as the sidepipes as some friends of mine fouond out when we running the engine(blown 496) to test it out.
SOme of them still have the scars from 6 months ago.
But with the shields no problem getting in and out of the car, I do drive it every weekend and with shorts on.
Pro
Joined: Aug 2005
Posts: 704
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From: Cincinnati OH
Definitely get these if you have the money...included in that is the cost of those shields. They are a must have. It's amazing how fast you forget about thoe pipes being there. I took all the skin off my lower calf in an instant, fortunately no scar. I wouldn't leave home without them, the sidepipes or the shields. definitely Bad A$$!
Instructor
Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Apache Junction Arizona
I've had the Hooker Super Comp's ceramic coated side pipes for about 16 months and have the Hooker Tattoo's to prove it.... I just prefer the look of the bare pipes and do not care for the look of the shields. The shielded Hookers still look sick as hell, I just like them without shields - and I pay for it!!!
Shields or no shields, you will never regret gettin Hooker side pipes!
Shields or no shields, you will never regret gettin Hooker side pipes!
