Hooker's S/S Headers.. Did you get them?
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Racer
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Hooker's S/S Headers.. Did you get them?
Few months ago these were a hot topic. Called Hi-Perf wholesalers only to find they're on back-order again.
If you installed a set, how was the fit and finish?
Pics?
Thanks.
If you installed a set, how was the fit and finish?
Pics?
Thanks.
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Originally Posted by GasketDude
Few months ago these were a hot topic. Called Hi-Perf wholesalers only to find they're on back-order again.
If you installed a set, how was the fit and finish?
Pics?
Thanks.
If you installed a set, how was the fit and finish?
Pics?
Thanks.
Race Director
Joined: Mar 1999
Posts: 10,258
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From: Calif.
Originally Posted by GasketDude
Few months ago these were a hot topic. Called Hi-Perf wholesalers only to find they're on back-order again.
If you installed a set, how was the fit and finish?
Pics?
Thanks.
If you installed a set, how was the fit and finish?
Pics?
Thanks.
Instructor
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From: San Diego CA
Installed a set of SS Hooker Sidepipes on my 71 SB convertible a couple of months ago. Fit was good after a bit of fiddling with side tube bolt holes. Side tube finish was awesome. I can't tell the diff with chrome. The headers were good but there are machine marks from the mandrel bending process, a little dissappointing. I will polish out the visible marks. As expected the SS is going yellow from heat close to the heads, no big deal(beats rust!!).
I went with the spiral turbo baffles(JCL's), great sound and easy fit. Made a huge difference to open pipes, WOW!!! I don't know how some of the members can run open pipes. I love loud cars but that was too much for me. I still had to take it around the block a few times with open pipes just for stamps
Cheers
Mick
I went with the spiral turbo baffles(JCL's), great sound and easy fit. Made a huge difference to open pipes, WOW!!! I don't know how some of the members can run open pipes. I love loud cars but that was too much for me. I still had to take it around the block a few times with open pipes just for stamps
Cheers
Mick
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by MotorHead
Do they make standard non sidepipe SS headers ?
Cheers
Mick
Drifting
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From: Ontario
Hooker Competition Headers part number 2456HKR fits 1955-82 corvettes of engine size 265-400. Part number 2456-1HKR is ceramic coated. Didn't see anything on the website about S/S, you might get some answers with a phone call.
http://www.holley.com/hookerheaders/
http://www.holley.com/hookerheaders/
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Racer
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After fighting my exaust all weekend installing the rear spring and strut rods I became more and more a side pipe supporter. I love the Big polished Hooker set up but are you asking for burnt calfs?? Does anyone make a coated side pipe that doesn't need a heat shield?
Instructor
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From: San Diego CA
Originally Posted by 75rag4sp
After fighting my exaust all weekend installing the rear spring and strut rods I became more and more a side pipe supporter. I love the Big polished Hooker set up but are you asking for burnt calfs?? Does anyone make a coated side pipe that doesn't need a heat shield?
Cheers
Mick
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From: San Diego CA
I also forgot to mention in my previous post that I contacted Jethot and discussed heat and durability issues some members were having with their coatings. Apparently it is possible to exceed the operating temp of their coating when tuning(lean mix) or using superchargers and nitrous. My engine is very mild at the moment but I didn't want any hassles and the price wasn't much different so I went SS.
cheers
Mick
cheers
Mick
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From: Calif.
Originally Posted by GasketDude
Which mufflers did you go with?
I don't need no stinking mufflers.
My car now sounds like God Almighty is unzipping his fly to take a leak. 1 3/4" primaries dumping into what is effectlvely a 4" diameter, 30-something-inch long megaphone will do that.