Hooker Super Comps or Hedman's
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Drifting
Joined: Oct 2005
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From: East London/SW Essex UK
Hooker Super Comps or Hedman's
I have had a set of Hedman 1 7/8" underfloor Hedders on my '68 manual non pb, non a/c, big block for some 7 or 8 years now - and they are fine. I get good good ground clearance at stock ride height although the collectors are quite close to the floorpan, so it can get warm in summer. Last year I 'pulled' the L36 engine and installed a 528 hp 489 engine. I have been wondering wether to upgrade to a set of 2 1/8" ceramic coated Hooker underfloor Super Comps. My question guys is - will the Hookers be spaced further away from floor pan? - and (if so) will they hang lower than the Hedman units and reduce ground clearance?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: A town SC
I have had a set of Hedman 1 7/8" underfloor Hedders on my '68 manual non pb, non a/c, big block for some 7 or 8 years now - and they are fine. I get good good ground clearance at stock ride height although the collectors are quite close to the floorpan, so it can get warm in summer. Last year I 'pulled' the L36 engine and installed a 528 hp 489 engine. I have been wondering wether to upgrade to a set of 2 1/8" ceramic coated Hooker underfloor Super Comps. My question guys is - will the Hookers be spaced further away from floor pan? - and (if so) will they hang lower than the Hedman units and reduce ground clearance?
Le Mans Master
Joined: Dec 2003
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From: Fremont CA
You will probably lose ground clearnace with the Hookers but when you hit the gas the additional HORSEPOWER will lift the front end at least 2inches higher
I would go with the Hookers myself based on the large displacement of your motor, the Headmans are "corks" for a motor that large.
I would go with the Hookers myself based on the large displacement of your motor, the Headmans are "corks" for a motor that large.
