header pipe preference - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

shrtbx · 03-06-2007, 11:56 PM

I see that alot of you prefer the thorley header pipes over other brands. Im just curious to get some feed back. I have always used Hookers and hedman for other projects. I never really paid much attention to the thorleys. Is there a reason why use truck lovers (me being a newbie) like the thorleys over the others?

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-07-2007, 01:39 AM

I like the hooker headers. Had them on two motors and really liked them.

GCISLANDBOY · 03-07-2007, 01:44 AM

Bought My 85 K10 And It Has Heddman Headers. Never Had Any Other Than Stock On Anything Else. Stick With Your Name Brands That Have Been Around For A Long Time. They Havent Stayed In Business Cause Theyre Product Suckd.

tvblazer78 · 03-07-2007, 09:38 AM

Hooker was the only one that had big tube headers for the Blazer..

84slopwaggin · 03-07-2007, 03:37 PM

I think you'll have to do a poll as to which ones are favored the most. I've used Flowtechs and Hookers. Flowtechs seem to fit better, because the tube diameter is a little smaller. Hookers fit right against the starter on my truck. In time the silenoid will be toast. I'm purchasing a mini starter for improved cleareance.

Srubydo1986 · 03-07-2007, 03:49 PM

i have a set of afterburner on my chevelle love those. My truck has headers but i have no idea who made them i have two set i guess they are cheap old headers. (my dads old stock stuff his musle car days)

MylilBowTie · 03-07-2007, 04:51 PM

The hookers are the better made ones of the cheap headers. Thorley are better but also cost more. Im not sure about fitment issues, Ive never ran a set. The hooker headers have been okay for what I need.

77-383 Step · 03-07-2007, 06:10 PM

I bought a set of ceramic coated headers from Summit, and really liked them. But they didn't fit with my angle plug heads. I had to buy a set of Hookers. Side by Side, the Summit ones looked nicer. Better finish, bigger tubes, half the price. Just didn't fit.

KMK454 · 03-08-2007, 10:55 PM

Which ones are best for a 78 C10 with a 305 and TH350? Mine are rusty and probably have some holes...

84slopwaggin · 03-09-2007, 02:14 PM

If I were you I would purchase a nice set of Ceramic coated headers. Your truck is much too nice for a cheap set of painted headers.

boatpuller · 03-09-2007, 02:59 PM

i got ceramic coated hedman elite's,i really like them.mounting flanges are thick i think 3/8 but can't recall for sure. and collectors are ball and socket.i haven't had any leaks in either spot.and coating looks great.

03-06-2007, 11:56 PM	#1
shrtbx Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: los angeles Posts: 202	header pipe preference I see that alot of you prefer the thorley header pipes over other brands. Im just curious to get some feed back. I have always used Hookers and hedman for other projects. I never really paid much attention to the thorleys. Is there a reason why use truck lovers (me being a newbie) like the thorleys over the others?

03-07-2007, 01:39 AM	#2
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: header pipe preference I like the hooker headers. Had them on two motors and really liked them. __________________ HOODS is what I answer too -'79, '77, '88 Pickup Sold, '85 Camaro, '83 T/A, '81,'83,'90 K5 Blazer All Sold -'79 3/4 ton "Big Yellow Bananna" Lifted 4spd. 39.5 TSL Swampers, The money Pit -'86 K5 Blazer Silverado 6.2 4" lift 35"s -'95 Ext. Cab Shorty 4" Tuff Country rolling 35" M/T's -'83 Monte Carlo T-Tops. 126,500 Original Miles -LATER I would rather push a Chevy then drive a ford!!

03-07-2007, 01:44 AM	#3
GCISLANDBOY Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: TEXAS Posts: 18	Re: header pipe preference Bought My 85 K10 And It Has Heddman Headers. Never Had Any Other Than Stock On Anything Else. Stick With Your Name Brands That Have Been Around For A Long Time. They Havent Stayed In Business Cause Theyre Product Suckd. __________________ 1988 C1500 STEPSIDE 1985 K10 FLEETSIDE 2004 TRAILBLAZER <---WIFE'S

03-07-2007, 09:38 AM	#4
tvblazer78 Low & Fast! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Knoxville, TN Posts: 3,110	Re: header pipe preference Hooker was the only one that had big tube headers for the Blazer.. __________________ Southeastern Mini Truckin' Nationals April 27 and 28, 2012

03-07-2007, 03:37 PM	#5
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: header pipe preference I think you'll have to do a poll as to which ones are favored the most. I've used Flowtechs and Hookers. Flowtechs seem to fit better, because the tube diameter is a little smaller. Hookers fit right against the starter on my truck. In time the silenoid will be toast. I'm purchasing a mini starter for improved cleareance.

03-07-2007, 03:49 PM	#6
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: header pipe preference i have a set of afterburner on my chevelle love those. My truck has headers but i have no idea who made them i have two set i guess they are cheap old headers. (my dads old stock stuff his musle car days)

03-07-2007, 04:51 PM	#7
MylilBowTie Right turn Clyde Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 2,911	Re: header pipe preference The hookers are the better made ones of the cheap headers. Thorley are better but also cost more. Im not sure about fitment issues, Ive never ran a set. The hooker headers have been okay for what I need. __________________ 1974 C25 LWB: 454 4bbl Carb / TH400 / 3.73 1992 Camaro RS 305 TBI

03-07-2007, 06:10 PM	#8
77-383 Step Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 78	Re: header pipe preference I bought a set of ceramic coated headers from Summit, and really liked them. But they didn't fit with my angle plug heads. I had to buy a set of Hookers. Side by Side, the Summit ones looked nicer. Better finish, bigger tubes, half the price. Just didn't fit.

03-08-2007, 10:55 PM	#9
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: header pipe preference Which ones are best for a 78 C10 with a 305 and TH350? Mine are rusty and probably have some holes... __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

03-09-2007, 02:14 PM	#10
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: header pipe preference If I were you I would purchase a nice set of Ceramic coated headers. Your truck is much too nice for a cheap set of painted headers.

03-09-2007, 02:59 PM	#11
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: header pipe preference i got ceramic coated hedman elite's,i really like them.mounting flanges are thick i think 3/8 but can't recall for sure. and collectors are ball and socket.i haven't had any leaks in either spot.and coating looks great. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."

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