best exhaust headers
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best exhaust headers
This is sort of a follow up to my last post about complete systems...I'd like to order the exhaust headers today or very soon. I'm looking at ceramic coated ones in the $250 range.
Does it matter much which brand I get? What about pipe thickness?
I'm looking at some on summit's site...the FlowTech, Hedman, and Dynomax coated ones seem to fit the bill. I'll spend more if I know I'll get better performance and/or quality though (Hooker Headers?).
Has anyone done any comparisons (dyno runs?) to see which setup works best for our cars? I have a '70 350/350 4-speed w/ rear exhaust. Thanks!
Does it matter much which brand I get? What about pipe thickness?
I'm looking at some on summit's site...the FlowTech, Hedman, and Dynomax coated ones seem to fit the bill. I'll spend more if I know I'll get better performance and/or quality though (Hooker Headers?).
Has anyone done any comparisons (dyno runs?) to see which setup works best for our cars? I have a '70 350/350 4-speed w/ rear exhaust. Thanks!
Drifting
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From: Somers CT
I know this doesn't directly answer your question but I'm running the Flow Tech's on my ZZ4, they fit perfectly and have a pretty substantial flange that might be thicker than some others. No Dyno runs.
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I have done custom work on various headers and I found the Hooker super comps had much heavier metal then any of the other. I was a hedman fan because they always fit well but after cutting up a hedman and a hook in the same week I found the hooker a much better quality unit. Pricy but you get a better header.
Also heavier flanges to resist leaking
Also heavier flanges to resist leaking
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From: Mechanicsville VA
Originally Posted by norvalwilhelm
I have done custom work on various headers and I found the Hooker super comps had much heavier metal then any of the other. I was a hedman fan because they always fit well but after cutting up a hedman and a hook in the same week I found the hooker a much better quality unit. Pricy but you get a better header.
Also heavier flanges to resist leaking
Also heavier flanges to resist leaking
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From: Downey California
Originally Posted by rick1500
I'm looking at ceramic coated ones in the $250 range.
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Originally Posted by Scott Marzahl
Hedman has two series of headers, the Elite are their better ones and have 3/8" flanges and 14 guage vs 16 guage tubing. You can also order them HTCC Ceramic coated.