hooker competition headers, your thoughts?

[robzilla]

looking at some hooker competition headers, that our local parts store has on sale.
anybody using these? your thoughts?
running a mild built 350, nothing special. looking to run these headers with a set of flowmaster 40's.

[cpetersen]

Hi, I'm running a set on a big block with 2.5 pipes and 40's > My wife says its to loud. So i know its good.

[gonzo6869]

I have a set of Hookers on my truck and love them. Never had any problems that others complain about with cheaper headers. Plugs are easy to get at, no leaks, did however burn some wires, but that was the PO's fault (wires resting on the header will burn).

[Longhorn Man]

I had them on my old small block powered 69 short/fleet GMC... I miss the headers almost as much as I miss the truck. Never warped, never leaked up top, only leaked on the collectors becouse the dope smokin old man who had it before me over torqued them... some dead soft aluminum gaskets fixed that up. They exited parallel to the ground instead of aimed down at an angle, were 1/2 tucked up 1/2 down from the bottom of the frame... they were just bad ass.

[Old Yeller 1970]

I have them on my truck and so far no leaks. (I can't say that for the piece of crap Cyclone headers I had on there before.) Thicker flanges make a big difference. Mine were also advertised as working with a manual transmission and angled plugs and they fit without problems. Best of all I've turned up to 6900 RPMs through them, so flow is no issue.

[mightymouse]

i bought hooker super-comps. coated . and coating so thin already Rustin-up in places.haven't even fired motor yet.plus had to notch frame on both sides.was hitting.I've had hookers in past .with no problems. but next time ill buy uncoated and have them done.

[Longhorn Man]

mighty mouse... is yours a 67 by chance?

[Newtz67]

Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

mighty mouse... is yours a 67 by chance?

I'm guessing yes, because the frames not cut out. '68 and up he may not have had to notch the frame. Is this what you were thinking?

[efsoccer9]

I'm thinking of putting the same on my 1970 C-20. Summit has them priced decent and with my discount I should hopefully knock a little off that.

[mightymouse]

hey/longhorn-man mine is 72 gmc .

[prostreetC-10]

Man....can't believe no one has mentioned that they are TUNED headers. That means that each pipe is equal length all the way down to the collector. Makes for a more efficient header and does help the sound a little but gives you great performance.

[robzilla]

$179 a fair price? this is what they have them advertised at.

[taank]

Originally Posted by robzilla

$179 a fair price? this is what they have them advertised at.

What place is this? Online they are 700 bucks?
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[Old Yeller 1970]

Originally Posted by taank

What place is this? Online they are 700 bucks?
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I bet you're looking at a set of coated Super Competition headers. He's looking at the entry level Competition uncoated headers.

[robzilla]

Originally Posted by taank

What place is this? Online they are 700 bucks?
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it's a parts store, called Lordco. they have stores throughout b.c.

[prostreetC-10]

Considering the cheapy Summit non-tuned type are about $130, I'd say yeeeeeeeeeeeees.

[Jeffs70]

I had the hookers on my truck but they hung down to low so I took them off and sold them. but if they didnt hang that low I would have loved to of kept them.

[Old Yeller 1970]

$179 is a good price. Buy'em

[Longhorn Man]

never seen a 72 need notched... only 67s

[taank]

What's the pipe size?
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[robzilla]

Originally Posted by taank

What's the pipe size?
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Putting in a complete new exhaust system with 2 1/2" pipe. followed up with a set of magnaflows, exiting out before the rear wheels.
still not set on the magnaflows, maybe flowmasters based on pricing.

[taank]

Originally Posted by robzilla

Putting in a complete new exhaust system with 2 1/2" pipe. followed up with a set of magnaflows, exiting out before the rear wheels.
still not set on the magnaflows, maybe flowmasters based on pricing.

Header size. Should be something like 1.5 with a 3 inch collector
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[Old Yeller 1970]

Originally Posted by taank

Header size. Should be something like 1.5 with a 3 inch collector
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Competition headers have 2 1/2" collectors with 1 5/8" primaries.

[taank]

Originally Posted by Old Yeller 1970

Competition headers have 2 1/2" collectors with 1 5/8" primaries.

Too small for my needs
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[Jeffs70]

Originally Posted by Old Yeller 1970

Competition headers have 2 1/2" collectors with 1 5/8" primaries.

I agree, Mine was the same size and that was actually a great size. any larger of primaries and you wont be having to much fun putting bolts in. I noticed a nice gain in performance with the hooker headers. wish I could have stuck with them for my build.