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headers..
hey guys....i would like 2 know the diff. between hooker n heddman headers....i have a set of hooker super comp's that i want 2 replace due to age n in my search i see that the hookers go 4 5 n change n the heddman set goes 4 under 2....y the big difference....thanx Jerrylee/// 
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I would expect that it has a lot to do with the engineering and a lot of the specs of the headers. Depending on your setup it may not be worth it to have the higher priced hooker super comp headers, as the standard competition headers may work just fine. What are you running for an engine (heads, cam, intake specs and CR and projected hp) and what do you plan on doing with the car? Is it a cruiser, racer, dragger or a little bit of everything?
Here's an interesting article you should read for background info on header selection.
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...der/index.html
trw
Here's an interesting article you should read for background info on header selection.
http://www.chevyhiperformance.com/te...der/index.html
trw
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Originally Posted by Jims79
You get what you pay for Jerry. Buy the best and you will always be happy and can't go wrong. my .02 Hooker makes a better header. 
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hey guys..right now i have a set of hooker super comp's on there...but they look pretty aged so since i'm rebuilding my engine i figured i would get some new ones on there....the hookers go for 504 n the heddman go for 169....also someone told me 2 check out jet-hot n have them coated.....any input would b appreciated......n by the way i'm Jerrylee n new 2 the forum...thanx/// 
p.s.--i'm running a 454 n i want her for mostley a cruiser n a rice eater when nessecary 
p.s.--i'm running a 454 n i want her for mostley a cruiser n a rice eater when nessecary
Last edited by jerrylee; Jan 26, 2006 at 06:02 PM.
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Originally Posted by b71vette
have them Jet-Hot coated. Saves you from having to ding-up the coating. Costs a little more but I think it's worth it.
That's the way to go, mine look new still after 2 years......
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Jerry, You can buy the Hooker Super Comps and Side Mounts directly from Jet-hot. Ask for the Corvette Forum discount too. 
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Originally Posted by b71vette
have them Jet-Hot coated. Saves you from having to ding-up the coating. Costs a little more but I think it's worth it.
take the hookers off and get them jet-hot coated for $200. I don't see the benefit in putting a cheaper header on your car. I know alot of guys who know more about motors then me that use hooker.