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Feb 8, 2005 | 03:41 PM

ImBatman

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BB header questions

Is there enough of a difference between the Hooker comp headers and the super comps? The super comps are extremely expensive. Would they really be worth the money on a street car? What about the Dynomax headers?

Feb 8, 2005 | 04:48 PM

Ironcross

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The Super Comps are a very good header and a good fit with 2 1/4 primarys but ground clearance is minimal. Unless it`s a racer be aware of scraping objects and denting the tubes.

Feb 8, 2005 | 08:59 PM

Marks69BB

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been there done that before the Hooker sidepipes went on!

Feb 8, 2005 | 09:15 PM

73 Vet

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I put the Super Comps on mine (454+), and am very pleased with them; great fit, easy install, excellent quality. I chose the 1 7/8" tubes with 3" collectors. I'm going to a blower and have re-done my engine, so the 2 1/4" with 3 1/2" collectors might be a better choice now.

Feb 8, 2005 | 10:17 PM

Steve439

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I think the big ones are 2 1/8

Feb 8, 2005 | 10:41 PM

blackbeauty74

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Do they even make the Comp for a big block corvette?

Feb 8, 2005 | 10:51 PM

Steve439

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Originally Posted by blackbeauty74

Do they even make the Comp for a big block corvette?

That's a good question. Thinking back, I don't think they do.
I bought the big Supers about 10 years ago. Been a while since I've looked....

Feb 8, 2005 | 11:05 PM

Ironcross

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve439

I think the big ones are 2 1/8

Your correct Steve, Super Comp primarys are 2 1/8, not 2 1/4. My mistake and I have 3 pieces with them on.

Two early BB Camaros, a 1967 and 1968. and my 1970 A990 hemi Cuda. Great exhaust systems but low to the ground. And Hooker still has the Super Comps available for 65-74 396/502 Vettes. 2 1/8x30 with the 3 1/2 collector. Now sold through Holley