Why are HOOKER HEADERS so much more expensive?
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Re: Why are HOOKER HEADERS so much more expensive? (woodenichols)
To me yes.Others may not agree,but I truly feel you get what you pay for.I have coated Hooker comps.Easy no denting,dinging or :cuss installation.Thick flanges and no leaks,and nice power increase.What more could you ask? :D
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Re: Why are HOOKER HEADERS so much more expensive? (woodenichols)
Now you specifically said "headers" not their sidepipe setups. If you were to ask me this question a few years back, I would of said "yes", but not anymore. The thing with Hooker is they have a header for many other applications that the other over-the-counter manufactures (Dynomax, Hedman, etc) do not make, so someones gotta pay for that availability for "exotic" applications.
For the vette, Hedman and Dynomax both make quality products for the car, if anything I've heard the above manufactures coatings are much better then the coating Hooker uses.
BTW - I had Hedman's HPC coated ones on mine, and it was one of the easiest installs I've ever done.
Granted if ya want to spend that x-tra money so you can say you have "Hooker" headers, by all means do it.
Just my .02 cents.
[Modified by 70PurpleLS7, 2:20 PM 1/20/2003]
For the vette, Hedman and Dynomax both make quality products for the car, if anything I've heard the above manufactures coatings are much better then the coating Hooker uses.
BTW - I had Hedman's HPC coated ones on mine, and it was one of the easiest installs I've ever done.
Granted if ya want to spend that x-tra money so you can say you have "Hooker" headers, by all means do it.
Just my .02 cents.
[Modified by 70PurpleLS7, 2:20 PM 1/20/2003]
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Re: Why are HOOKER HEADERS so much more expensive? (woodenichols)
I am not sure if they are worth it.........However the Dynomax are great quality at a great price......Mine have been on for two years with no discoloration or loss of coating
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[Modified by Alwyn678, 2:49 PM 1/20/2003]
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From: Northampton Ma
Re: Why are HOOKER HEADERS so much more expensive? (Alwyn678)
My Hedman coated headers have been on my vette for 3 months and are already starting to discolor :mad :cuss . But they were only $255, so you get what you pay for. If I had to do it all over again, I'd get a set of the Jet-Hot coated Hooker's :yesnod:
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Re: Why are HOOKER HEADERS so much more expensive? (Alwyn678)
Thanks. I'm kind of leaning towards the Dynomax at $250 delivered.
HOOKERS are more than twice this amount. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Thanks for the input! :cheers:
Steve
HOOKERS are more than twice this amount. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Thanks for the input! :cheers:
Steve
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Re: Why are HOOKER HEADERS so much more expensive? (woodenichols)
I had two sets of Dynomax coated headers. I had to send them both back. The first set came with two left headers (DUH!), and the second set had the correct left header, but the right header had a collector that would not allow hooking up the exhaust, it was too high and would have been into the floor. I am sure I got an incorrect right header. After two tries, I bought Hooker Competition coated headers. They are actually 100 bucks more (not 200 like the Super Comps), and I got the right set the first time.
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Re: Why are HOOKER HEADERS so much more expensive? (woodenichols)
As far as "why the're so much more expensive", I don't know. What I do know is that I've got a set on a 427 Biscayne, a 69 Camaro with an LS7 crate motor and just ordered a set for a 55 Chev/540 project. (which haven't come in yet) The new step tube set for the 55 is over $600. At least in the case of the ones I've already got, they fit good, look good, hold up well, and I just plain like em. I think the "you get what you pay for" comment is dead on in this case.
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hold on there a minute!!!!
Thanks. I'm kind of leaning towards the Dynomax at $250 delivered.
HOOKERS are more than twice this amount. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Thanks for the input! :cheers:
Steve
HOOKERS are more than twice this amount. Just wanted to make sure I wasn't missing something. Thanks for the input! :cheers:
Steve
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Re: Why are HOOKER HEADERS so much more expensive? (70PurpleLS7)
... If you were to ask me this question a few years back, I would of said "yes", but not anymore. ...
For the vette, Hedman and Dynomax both make quality products for the car, if anything I've heard the above manufactures coatings are much better then the coating Hooker uses.
BTW - I had Hedman's HPC coated ones on mine, and it was one of the easiest installs I've ever done.
Granted if ya want to spend that x-tra money so you can say you have "Hooker" headers, by all means do it.
Just my .02 cents.
by 70PurpleLS7, 2:20 PM 1/20/2003]
For the vette, Hedman and Dynomax both make quality products for the car, if anything I've heard the above manufactures coatings are much better then the coating Hooker uses.
BTW - I had Hedman's HPC coated ones on mine, and it was one of the easiest installs I've ever done.
Granted if ya want to spend that x-tra money so you can say you have "Hooker" headers, by all means do it.
Just my .02 cents.
by 70PurpleLS7, 2:20 PM 1/20/2003]
Also has to do w/ volume.
One time I bought a plastic tray for about $65 for the jack rear storage compartment. Don't recall why but a g/f said it was way overpriced. Evidently she was not aware at the time that she did not get an opinion. Sometimes it is just nice to be able to get something even if it is "high". Anyway was worth it to get something that fit & was as described.
You can get both good products & fit.
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