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Old 07-23-2003, 12:39 AM   #1
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sbc 4x4 headers?

One of the first power adding mods I'd like to do is add an exhaust to my truck. Currently am running a single exhaust from ramhorns, with one Brand X muffler and no tailpipe. I would like to add some headers, dual exhaust, an x or h pipe, and some larger tubing. For now, my ? is this: what is a good kind of header to get for my application? I want to get something ceramic coated so it will last in Ohio's crappy weather. I was thinking along the lines of Hedman headers, but I am open to suggestions. Thanks
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Old 07-23-2003, 03:10 PM   #2
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Between my trucks I have had Doug thourley, hooker, dynomax,headman. The d.t.'s are nice but come real close to the front pass side shackle and required minor frame grinding (pass side also) and they do not offer them ceramic coated (although thier nickle plating held up real well). price-$329.00, Overall rating- 3. The hookers are super nice, exellent fit, quality, craftmanship. The only drawback is thier price over $400 coated. Overall rating- 4. The dynomax headers I had on my truck were not coated, I have nevr used thier coated header. These headers were the cheapest, and it shows in the quality. No fit problems, just cheap headers, did not last long began cracking around mounting flange, constantly coming loose and blowing out gaskets. price-$159.00 overall rating- 2. The headmans are on my truck now and are great! No fit issues, exellent quality, craftmanship. What really puts these headers above the rest is what you get for the price $259.00 coated from jeg's.com. overall rating- 5
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Old 07-24-2003, 12:33 PM   #3
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Old 07-24-2003, 01:19 PM   #4
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i have dynomax cerama-coated headers on my truck. fit good except youll need to modify your z bar to make them clear the clutch linkage. i also got some minor piting but i havent really taken care/cleaned them since ive owned them
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Old 07-24-2003, 09:12 PM   #5
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I have Hooker ceramics and like them, very little leaks especially with the thick flanges
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