Hooker Competition Headers
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From: Greenville NC
Hooker Competition Headers
Recently I bought Hooker comp headers for my 1977. I didn't get the ceramic coated ones. Has anyone painted the black ones with high-temp paint to prevent rust. Has anyone wrapped them to keep heat out of the engine bay and the cockpit?
Looking for some suggestions before I install them. I'll be running the headers with Hooker Comp exhaust pipes and some Dynomax Turbo Mufflers.
snakey
Looking for some suggestions before I install them. I'll be running the headers with Hooker Comp exhaust pipes and some Dynomax Turbo Mufflers.
snakey
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From: CT
Re: Hooker Competition Headers (snakey)
my only advice is dont get em coated untill you have had the fuel ratio checked. if you run lean or rich the ceramic coating will become very dull.
I dont know how well the wrap works, but it sure dont look pretty!
I dont know how well the wrap works, but it sure dont look pretty!
Heel & Toe
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From: Lubbock Texas
Re: Hooker Competition Headers (snakey)
As long as you're not running too rich or have timing messed up, the ceramics should be fine. Don't even think about the wraps - moisture under it will rust your headers thru in no time at all. None of the manufacturers will warranty headers that have been wrapped. HTH
Melting Slicks
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From: Pittsburgh PA
Re: Hooker Competition Headers (snakey)
Do you have access to a large oven? If so, get the high temperature spray paint that you bake on at 400 degrees. I used it on my snowmobile exhaust pipes and it still looks good after two seasons.
I've never used the wraps, but they are functional and cheaper than getting them ceramic coated.
Whatever you do, DON'T put the headers on without new paint, though. The paint that is on them when you get them from Hooker is temporary, and will turn to rust within a week.
Jerry
I've never used the wraps, but they are functional and cheaper than getting them ceramic coated.
Whatever you do, DON'T put the headers on without new paint, though. The paint that is on them when you get them from Hooker is temporary, and will turn to rust within a week.
Jerry
