Hooker Headers and Side Pipes
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Intermediate
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Dodgeville Wisconsin
Hooker Headers and Side Pipes
Hey,This is an outstanding forum here!! Just wondering how difficult it is to install these headers and pipes. Can it be done on the garage floor? Do the headers go in the car fairly easy? Or are they even worth the price you pay for them?? Looking for alittle more performance and making a little more noise. Thanks
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: San Diego California
yes, I installed mine with up on jakc-stands, but they are fairly easy to put on. the right side goes on really easy in my opinion, but getting the left side on can be a challenge, as you have to remove a lot of things. you will for sure love them, I do!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Gladstone MO
C3 of Year Finalist (appearance mods) 2019
The most difficult part is getting the old exhaust off the car. If you have a/c you'll probably have to remove the compressor mounting to get to everything, and a 4 speed car you have to remove the clutch z-bar. If you can get a minimum of 24" clearance between the ground and the frame of your car, you have all you need. Use good jackstands and work safe,
If you have a stock type exhaust system now, you will notice a difference, both in sound and seat of the pants. If you already have headers, not so much
If you have a stock type exhaust system now, you will notice a difference, both in sound and seat of the pants. If you already have headers, not so much
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2007
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From: SOUTH ELGIN IL
I bought mine with the hooker set up so I didn't actually install them.
But - I drove small blocks with manifolds, headers and 2.5" duals, etc and of all of them sidepipes are by far my favorite. I have personally always liked the look of the Hooker set up, especially on a C3.
IMHO everyone deserves sidepipes- just be careful not to cook your leg getting out of the car...
But - I drove small blocks with manifolds, headers and 2.5" duals, etc and of all of them sidepipes are by far my favorite. I have personally always liked the look of the Hooker set up, especially on a C3.
IMHO everyone deserves sidepipes- just be careful not to cook your leg getting out of the car...
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2008
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From: New york New york
A really good choice, They look like they were made for a vette. ! The only thing I changed were the mounting bracket the stock bendable type are a little weak for my liking. [I fabed my own mounts]
Congrats and hope to hear you !
JRL77
Congrats and hope to hear you !
JRL77
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From: ingleside illinois
Hey got a pic of the mounting bracket you fabed,did you weld it to the muffler.
