Which BB Headers?
Safety Car
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From: Lake Wylie, South Carolina
Re: Which BB Headers? (73 Vet)
Maybe I can help move this thread along. I to need to decide on headers. Jet hotting them is a must but what is the recommended brand tube size etc. Are the Hooker super comps the way to go?
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From: CORVETTE 77 385 C.I. TEXAS
Re: Which BB Headers? (73 Vet)
One guideline is to match the headers to the ex. valve. For "moderate" setups you could get the 1 7/8 Hookers.
Suggest increase power & get the 2" Hedman.
Suggest increase power & get the 2" Hedman.
Safety Car
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From: NorCal
Re: Which BB Headers? (73 Vet)
I've always been happy with Hooker tubes. I have installed upwards of 30 sets of headers (various brands) over the years and get consistent results with these. Not always a perfect fit right out of the box, but they always work well.
For the price, I also like heddman. Not quite as heavy construction, but consistently less expensive. Now if you want to go all out, I'm lusting after a set of Stahl side exhaust race headers!
For the price, I also like heddman. Not quite as heavy construction, but consistently less expensive. Now if you want to go all out, I'm lusting after a set of Stahl side exhaust race headers!
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Racer
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From: Anchorage Alaska
Re: Which BB Headers? (73 Vet)
Thank you for the input. I was hoping to use the Dynamax Ceramic coated ones, but they are not available for BB's. How/where do you get "Jet Coating" done?
Heel & Toe
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From: Fort Worth TX
Re: Which BB Headers? (73 Vet)
Check the recent topics. Jethot Coating is now a supporting vendor.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=745087
He is offering some pretty good prices on both Hooker and Headman with the Jethot coating.
-brian
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/zerothread?id=745087
He is offering some pretty good prices on both Hooker and Headman with the Jethot coating.
-brian
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Racer
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From: Anchorage Alaska
Re: Which BB Headers? (73 Vet)
Thank you to you all for your suggestions and comments. I decided to go with the Hooker Super Competition, ceramic coated (inside and out). For my engine, hooker recommended the 1 7/8 tubes w/3 inch collectors. These tuck under the car good (according to the tech I talked to), and bolt right up. I also puchased some Breslin Slpit-Lock header bolts from Eckler's; Summit doesn't carry them. Again, thank you from Anchorage!
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From: Plano TX
Re: Which BB Headers? (73 Vet)
In the interest of time, I ordered them from Summit. They are ceramic coated inside and out.