Does anyone have any experience with Hedman headers???

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Jun 18, 2003 | 02:56 PM

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Does anyone have any experience with Hedman headers???

Looking at a set of big block headers for my 70. Anyone know how well they fit & the ground clearance? Similar to hooker super comps? Any dimpling needed? 454 4spd with P/S. No A/C

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Jun 18, 2003 | 03:05 PM

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Re: Does anyone have any experience with Hedman headers??? (70BBvert)

I do but they are for a sb, they seem to fit nice but had them installed. They began to rust with in a year, really wish I had gone the cermaic route. I can't go over very much of a speed bumb or they hit.

Jun 18, 2003 | 04:42 PM

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Re: Does anyone have any experience with Hedman headers??? (70BBvert)

I've had them on my Vette for about 14 years- I just had them coated by Jet Hot & would really recommend that you spend the extra $ to buy them that way. I had to make one small dimple on the passenger side to clear the frame due to intermitant contact at idle- it's low enough that you can't see it & Hedman said it wouldn't affect their warranty. Unless you go over some real high speed bumps too fast or a big crown in the roadway(like a very high rise before entering the street) ground clearance isn't a problem. The only part that's ever made contact is the collector, but that's only happened a handful of times in all these years & has never resulted in any damage.

Jun 18, 2003 | 10:05 PM

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Re: Does anyone have any experience with Hedman headers??? (Les)

Thanks guys

These are brand new 2 1/2 year old headers. Jet hot ceramic coated & polished. $400 - sound like a fair price?

Jun 19, 2003 | 05:33 AM

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Thanks guys

These are brand new 2 1/2 year old headers. Jet hot ceramic coated & polished. $400 - sound like a fair price?

It sounds decent but the best way to know for sure is to check the Hedman website, Jegs, or Summit. Good luck!

Jun 19, 2003 | 09:32 PM

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Re: Does anyone have any experience with Hedman headers??? (Les)

Checked on pricing new - headers $157 ne wfrom Summit, $299 for ceramic coating from Jet-Hot. Plus S&H.

Sounds like a fair deal :)

Jun 20, 2003 | 04:54 AM

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Re: Does anyone have any experience with Hedman headers??? (70BBvert)

I have a set of ceramic coated Heddman Husslers with 2" primaries on my '73. Fit is perfect.

Jun 20, 2003 | 08:19 AM

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Re: Does anyone have any experience with Hedman headers??? (70BBvert)

I have the ceramic coated small tube on my 73,I like them but the passenger side was a real pia to get on,Plenty of ground clearance,I bought them from Pace. :chevy