Advice on header selection
Pro
Joined: Jul 2005
Posts: 517
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From: Peoria IL
I have the cheap summit ones. The fit is outstanding, the welds look just fine and the flanges, well, they're as good as almost anyone else's. Other than replacing the collector flanges with much thicker ones, I'm very happy with mine. Hooker are probably better but often need some "adjustments" to clear everything.
The finish doesn't last long at all, so if you're thinking of a coated set I don't have any wisdom to offer. I wish these were stilll offered with ceramic coating as an option.
The finish doesn't last long at all, so if you're thinking of a coated set I don't have any wisdom to offer. I wish these were stilll offered with ceramic coating as an option.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 3,456
Likes: 102
From: Piedmont Va
St. Jude Donor '11-'12-'13,'19-'20
I recommend the dynomax cerama-coats. Equal length long tubes. I installed these on my 73 two years back and never looked back. ~3k miles and a cam break in they still look new!
Here is a good view of the right side.
Here is a good view of the right side.
Drifting
Joined: Sep 2006
Posts: 1,986
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From: Columbus MN
I've had Dynomax ceramic coated full length for a few years. Excellent fit (although I can't speak for the AT part). They still look great and perform even better.
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 44
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I have a set of hooker super comp (tuned port) ceramic coated headers and i love them. They fit perfect and honestly how often can u tell the wife you were in the garage messin with a couple hookers and her not get mad????????
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2007
Posts: 7,453
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From: RI, Now Franklin/Nashville TN
That is very funny and a great point! If you want to keep a stock type exhaust hook up, don't mind the extra cost, and will fit EXACTLY like the stock exhaust manifolds, you may want to consider McJacks Shorty headers (not block huggers) like I use. They are expensive, though!
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Joined: Apr 1999
Posts: 11,520
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
The Dynomax Corvette SB Cerama-Coat headers fit & flow great. I have been rec. them & many have them now.
Both SB Hooker Super Comps & Dynomax Cerama-Coat Headers are excellent for performance.
Both SB Hooker Super Comps & Dynomax Cerama-Coat Headers are excellent for performance.
