another headers question

[JHART]

Ok i have asked this question before but i dont have the best memory so if someone can help me here i would really be thankful.

I have a 72 SWB with a 355sbc/TH350 but it has old headers on it that i cant make out the brand on and they need to be replaced due to holes in the collector.

So my question is what headers are you guys running? I want to buy Hooker Comps PN# 2452HKR. Well when i called summit they tell me they wont fit auto tranny vehicles but dont know why. I am assuming its because of the tranny dipstick placement but not completely sure. Anyone else have any ideas for me?

I wont buy headman and i wanted the hooker headers because they are nicely priced at 159.00. I'd like not to spend more then 200.00 if possible.

Please for the love of god put this question to bed for me ..lol

Thank you so much in advance!

P.S. For those of you that remember me i guess this is my official "I'm Back!" post ..lol. Just got home from Iraq.

-Hart

[Gray Ghost]

Welcome back!

My buddy has Hookers on his and they fit fine with an auto. Not exactly sure which ones he has though.

[JHART]

Can you find out? I would really appreciate it.

[LuckyHenriksen]

I have the cheapo hooker comps, and they fit fine on my 350/TH400 combo.

[Gray Ghost]

Yeah, he goes by Psycho71 on the board...I'll see if I can get him by phone later today.

[JHART]

LuckyHenriksen do you know the part number for those?


Thank uyou Gray Ghost ...


Guys i really appreciate the help here this has proven to be a real pain for me. Thank you!


-Hart

[LuckyHenriksen]

I'll go find the box of receipts

[70jnktrk]

Originally Posted by JHART

LuckyHenriksen do you know the part number for those?


Thank uyou Gray Ghost ...


Guys i really appreciate the help here this has proven to be a real pain for me. Thank you!


-Hart

The Hookers like Lucky has are great!! Mine have been on since the 350 convert in 1991..look like crap but still no leaks..great fit! I also have a T-400 sorry no #..hope this helps

[larry may]

Originally Posted by JHART

Ok i have asked this question before but i dont have the best memory so if someone can help me here i would really be thankful.

I have a 72 SWB with a 355sbc/TH350 but it has old headers on it that i cant make out the brand on and they need to be replaced due to holes in the collector.

So my question is what headers are you guys running? I want to buy Hooker Comps PN# 2452HKR. Well when i called summit they tell me they wont fit auto tranny vehicles but dont know why. I am assuming its because of the tranny dipstick placement but not completely sure. Anyone else have any ideas for me?

I wont buy headman and i wanted the hooker headers because they are nicely priced at 159.00. I'd like not to spend more then 200.00 if possible.

Please for the love of god put this question to bed for me ..lol

Thank you so much in advance!

P.S. For those of you that remember me i guess this is my official "I'm Back!" post ..lol. Just got home from Iraq.

-Hart

Welcome home. I ordered these headers from a board member. He builds them and coats them right here at home. I attached the thread for you. Buy Homie made equipment.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=314836

[big_al_71]

I used Doug Thorleys on my truck...but they Cost a hell of alot more than $200.00

[OrangeCrush1970]

Im running long tube Hooker Comp's (2.5" collectors) as well w/ a TH350...they are old as dirt and still holding up well. Im not sure if I would go w/ the same set if they needed to be replaced, they tend to burn up / cook the #5 plug wire w/ the way the #1 tube rides the #5 tube down to the collectors. You can use straight spark plug boots on the 1,3,4 & 8 cyl but require 90 degree boots on the 5,6 & 7. If you go with 90 degree boots all the way around with some heat shield / wire sleeves you won’t have any issues w/ burning up wires. The only other con I can offer up is that they are pretty damn tough to tighten up when the header bolts begin to back out, I do my best to get a 7/16 wrench in there but it’s tight…I don’t know if this is an issue w/ other headers or not, my experience w/ them are limited.

On another note, welcome home and thank you for your service!

[JHART]

I appreciate all the help guys. I just got off the phone with the techs over at Hooker/Holley. They keep telling me that the headers i want wont work with an auto tranny. The guy says the the driver side header tucks up too close for the auto tranny. Mind you my setup is a floor shifter not on the colum. You guys have any suggestions? Do any of you have a auto on the floor shifter setup with these?


-Hart

[Gray Ghost]

I put a call in and left a message. I'll check back in around 5 or so with an answer [hopefully].

[ChevLoRay]

I have the same Hookers as are shown in the pix. Don't know how old they are, but they don't leak. I have a automatic in my truck, too.

Someone had a post on here within the past two months about some headers he bought from Summit Racing. He says they are a really great set of headers and they have the same part number as some Flowtech's. They have a great price in the catalog. If I don't reuse my Hookers and don't go with a set of ram's horns, I'm gonna look at them a little bit harder.

[lowriden58]

ive got hookers on mine, see the link below... ill see if i can dig up a part number but i gotta tell you they aint cheap! i think i paid like 700bucks

EDIT: heres a link

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku

[Gray Ghost]

OK....he's got Comp headers with the 2.5" collector and 1 5/8" primaries. He said the super comps have 3" collectors and 1 3/4" primaries and that's where they may differ in shape.

If you have the motor to support the bigger headers you can have them cut to fit, otherwise I'd sell 'em and get the comps. He didn't know the part number but you can get it on Jeg's or Summit easy.

[JHART]

Well the Hooker Comps PN 2452HKR have the 3'' inch collector. I really dont have the need for it other then i love the way it sounds. The motor is nothing special. I just need a set that fit. I have flowmaster 44 series muffles to compliment them Do you guys think the 2.5" collectors will sound just as good?

I have to admit i am a little impatient and just want to get her done so i can enjoy the truck for a few months till i save up the money to buy the rest of my parts for the LS1 swap.

I may just order them and see if they fit. Just dont want to deal with the shipping them back BS if they dont. I know this may sound stupid but the exhaust ports on a 350 are oval correct?


-HART

[lowriden58]

if you are just gonna do a LS swap later why not just buy some cheap summit brand painted headers? they are super cheap and just as effective for your application

i believe the summit "brand" headers are actually flowtechs just relabled

here...
http://store.summitracing.com/egnsea...115+4294840140

[LuckyHenriksen]

The PN on my invoice from Jegs says 05202452, which sounds like the same one you have, cuz the last numbers are the same. Go for it, they will fit fine. But if you are going to do an LS swap, could you find some used headers or even cheaper summit brand ones, just to last til you get the new motor set up.

[70c10]

Originally Posted by JHART

I appreciate all the help guys. I just got off the phone with the techs over at Hooker/Holley. They keep telling me that the headers i want wont work with an auto tranny. The guy says the the driver side header tucks up too close for the auto tranny. Mind you my setup is a floor shifter not on the colum. You guys have any suggestions? Do any of you have a auto on the floor shifter setup with these?


-Hart

I have a B&M shifter and run Super Comps part #2808 with the 2.5" collector. I doubt the collector size will change the sound. It's the size of the pipes used after the collector that will make a difference. One other thing: I run 90 degree plug boots and can get to all bolts. In other words these fit good!

[caminokid]

I was using hooker super comps on my last 69 with a 350.

[Gray Ghost]

The only difference will be in low end torque. The smaller primaries and collectors will give the truck more acceleration from idle than the bigger ones. Unless you are running 400+hp, stick with the smaller of both.

I have 1.5" primaries and 2.5" collectors on mine and it jumps when the gas goes down. I am running around 300hp.

Soundwise you will not notice any difference at all.

[JHART]

well guys i ordered a set of summit brand headers .... they were cheap so lets hope they fit. I will take pics and all during the install. They should get here by Wed. So i will keep you all posted.

Thanks for the help everyone!

-Hart

[JHART]

Parts are on the way!!! Should be here wednesday! Man i am excited!lol

[OrangeCrush1970]

Sounds good! Did you go w/ the 2.5" or 3" collectors? I agree w/ Kelly, the 2.5" will probably be the best for your setup.