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Old 01-16-2016, 03:00 PM
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Default Who makes good headers for a 70 with a SBC?

Looking to put a nice set of headers on my 70 LT-1 car. 4 speed, manual steering, non power brakes, straight plug heads. What are you running on your C3? thanks
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I am running an ancient pair of Hedmans that I had recoated.....
They fit so well that I was afraid to put anything else on....they had nice thick flanges and a good seal ring at the port.
New were $450.....I had mine stripped and coated professionally for $300.
It may make you source a used set......of course I got mine with the car.....but food for thought. I am not a person that tosses stuff in lieu of new unless necessary.

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Default SBC headers

Hooker Super Comps.




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I,ve been using the Hooker Competition Dark Side black ceramic coated headers. They fit great and are a quick install from the bottom of the car. The ceramic coating keeps the under hood temperatures cooler and it doesn't flake off like paint eventually does.



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Originally Posted by Zoix
Hooker Super Comps
With the boot on does the plug fit in the #8 cylinder hole ?
Old 01-17-2016, 06:03 PM
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Originally Posted by Zoix
Hooker Super Comps.

I installed a pair of Hooker Super Comp side mount headers on my '77 and they fit perfectly. I didn't have to dent any of the tubes - just snaked them up from the bottom while the car was on regular jack stands. I have clearance for Accel ceramic spark plug boots.
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Originally Posted by MotorHead
With the boot on does the plug fit in the #8 cylinder hole ?
Fits fine I don't quite understand what your asking however.
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Hooker Super Comps (PN 2134 long tube) worked for me on both my '78 and also my '65.
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Really nice ones would be American Racing Headers stainless ones, they won't rust and you won't have to worry about keeping them painted. Stainless Works also has a nice set, either of those are a little more than double the price of Super Comps.

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