Hooker Headers issue
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From: Kansas
Hooker Headers issue
When I was building Engines in the 70's Hooker was top notch. I left and went to aircraft and retired from that and went back to auto engines. I rebuilt the 350 in my '72 and beefed it up some (needed clutch and valve job so engine rebuild was almost a given / cylinder ridges etc.).
I bought Hooker headers and never again. I had to modify the right side due to floor board interference and the left side clutch pivot arm needed modification, which was stated on the install instructions but they were wrong too; I had to modify them also.
I have since been told they are no longer built in the States and it is very telling.
Never again will I buy Hooker products.
John
I bought Hooker headers and never again. I had to modify the right side due to floor board interference and the left side clutch pivot arm needed modification, which was stated on the install instructions but they were wrong too; I had to modify them also.
I have since been told they are no longer built in the States and it is very telling.
Never again will I buy Hooker products.
John
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From: anchorage ak
When I was building Engines in the 70's Hooker was top notch. I left and went to aircraft and retired from that and went back to auto engines. I rebuilt the 350 in my '72 and beefed it up some (needed clutch and valve job so engine rebuild was almost a given / cylinder ridges etc.).
I bought Hooker headers and never again. I had to modify the right side due to floor board interference and the left side clutch pivot arm needed modification, which was stated on the install instructions but they were wrong too; I had to modify them also.
I have since been told they are no longer built in the States and it is very telling.
Never again will I buy Hooker products.
John
I bought Hooker headers and never again. I had to modify the right side due to floor board interference and the left side clutch pivot arm needed modification, which was stated on the install instructions but they were wrong too; I had to modify them also.
I have since been told they are no longer built in the States and it is very telling.
Never again will I buy Hooker products.
John
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Last edited by bluedawg; Sep 14, 2014 at 11:21 AM.
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From: North tonawanda NY
Some say Mexico some say they are made in the states.... who knows for sure? Only Holley... since they own hooker as well as a couple other "competing"? Brands now... I went with obx on my side pipes and had the exact same clearance issues to fix as many complain about on the hookers...
