Headman Elite Headers.....Opinions?
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Drifting
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From: Lowell Arkansas
Headman Elite Headers.....Opinions?
I was considering buying some Headman Elite headers.....used.
What does the forum think of them?
For my 1988 L98 corvette......Stock motor with miniram and free flow exhaust system.
What does the forum think of them?
For my 1988 L98 corvette......Stock motor with miniram and free flow exhaust system.
Race Director
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From: Database Error Indiana
They say the fit is good. You will need to adapt to the rest of your exhaust. if they are used the O2 bung should be there. You need that. I would not use any headers that have not been ceramic or Jethot coated. Something to consider. 
Burning Brakes
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From: MD
The elites are pretty good headers. You can get ball/socket adapters that have the O2 bung in them. Fit is good as long as you don't have an oil cooler adapter. They hit that on my car. I've heard the coating on them is pretty tough (get the coated ones).
Team Owner
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From: Bergen County, NJ Democrats, doing for the country what they did for Michigan
I did this, but I had EM headers. Maybe it will work for you.
Burning Brakes
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From: MD
I'm not running the elites. I've got SLP Tri-Ys now. Mine actually hit the adapter itself. However, mine's an 84 which pipes the oil to the radiator (like old-school oil coolers) not coolant to the oil.
Team Owner
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
I have them and like what I got, for the dollars I spent. 
I had to move a wire bundle (pass side) to the other side of fuel line. Fortunately it was an easy job, both fuel lines separate(filter+union) at that area.
I had to move a wire bundle (pass side) to the other side of fuel line. Fortunately it was an easy job, both fuel lines separate(filter+union) at that area.
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You will get a fuller improvement with the 1 5/8" primary tubes of the Hedmans over the 1 3/4" primaries of the Hookers. The Hookers aren't "equal length" headers, either. The Hedman's will start working at lower rpms than the Hookers and pull all the way up top, with the Hookers. The Hedman Elites are probably the best L98 header for the buck.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Iowa
I have the Hedman Elites on mine, bought new 3 years ago ..... very pleased with them.
If the ones you are buying are used, not knowing the outer condition - I would consider having them JET-Hot prior to installation ..... about $200 and they will look like new and have a good coating on them.
If the ones you are buying are used, not knowing the outer condition - I would consider having them JET-Hot prior to installation ..... about $200 and they will look like new and have a good coating on them.
Instructor
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From: Idianapolis Indiana
yup got the elites on mine too. The primaries on the hookers are way to large for a tpi engine. Didnt have to move the oil cooler line on mine, did have to move a wire bundle. They are very tough for headers. Thermal paint has held up well. Best bang for the buck in a low power application.
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
You will get a fuller improvement with the 1 5/8" primary tubes of the Hedmans over the 1 3/4" primaries of the Hookers. The Hookers aren't "equal length" headers, either. The Hedman's will start working at lower rpms than the Hookers and pull all the way up top, with the Hookers. The Hedman Elites are probably the best L98 header for the buck.
RACE ON!!!
RACE ON!!!
my fault for going the advice of others here at the time, due to my own ignorance and thus incompetence.
there's tons of awful advice posted right here on C4 tech all the time.
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I am very happy with my 1 3/4 Hooker's. They seemed to work well with my stock L-98, and I am sure the new 421 will like them alot better then the smaller Hedman's.
Not too mention the fit and finish on the Hooker's were top notch!
Not too mention the fit and finish on the Hooker's were top notch!
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