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03-23-2007, 12:14 PM | #1 |
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Big BlockHeaders Recomendations
Hey guys,
I am looking to upgrade to headers for my 72 402 and I would like some recomendations. I have been looking at Hooker Compitation. I have heard a lot about headers having exaust leaks and I really donot wat that problem. I would like to get some good headers the first time and avoid that problem if possible. Thank you for any recomendations
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03-23-2007, 12:25 PM | #2 |
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Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations
I'm running a set of Hooker comps on my 496. With lock-washers i expereince no leaks. They are not show quality but still look good.
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03-23-2007, 12:44 PM | #3 |
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Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations
I'm running the one's below , I did have to change to Percys Dead soft gaskets after a year .
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03-23-2007, 01:03 PM | #4 |
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Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations
argg, I can't remember the brand, I will try look it up right away, but I think it's headman or flowtech.. but anyway, they have 2 inch primaries, while most others are only 1 7/8 or 1 3/4 and they are very inexpensive for having a 2" primary! get more HP for you buck.
I totally roccommend those.
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03-24-2007, 10:54 AM | #5 |
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Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations
So the bigger the primary tubes the bigger the HP? How abut the coating is it worth paying more for it?
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03-24-2007, 11:11 AM | #6 |
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Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations
Also, the thicker the flanges the less it deforms and therefore th efewer the leaks. If you're forced to pick ones with thinner flanges, make sure you use some high temp RTV on both sides of the gasket.
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03-24-2007, 12:50 PM | #7 |
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Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations
Which brand has thicker flanges?
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03-24-2007, 02:17 PM | #8 |
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Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations
Im running chevelle hooker comps.
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03-24-2007, 06:35 PM | #9 |
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Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations
I have headmans on my 454 and they fit great i cannnot remember who I got them from on the board but the fit well and have the ball and socket flange.
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