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TIMSPEED · 04-03-2003, 01:46 PM

Their customer service is CRAP! I've tried SIX times (once even drove UP TO SUMMIT) and every box we've tried, is ALWAYS a different part # that what it should be. I called Hedman about it and they COMPLETELY denied that they've EVER had ANY problems with boxing. I asked them if they could just simply swap me for the headers I NEED (#69090) At first, I ordered #69097 (in Oct. 01) and I never would have GUESSED they were the wrong ones (they looked like the correct ones)..jump to this year..2 weeks ago. I took it in to be smogged and the guy said that the headers on my truck weren't the headers that were on the E.O. Sticker.

Sure enough, they weren't! They were the #69090's ($125, as opposed to the #69097's $250) So I immediately took them off and drove my happy ass up to Summit to swap them out. After a long ordeal up there, I finally decided SCREW IT, just gimme my money back. (The #97's are NOW $202, so that's ALL I got back!) So, Summit told me to give them a few days to straighten out the boxing problem and to order them again..which I did. (While in the meantime I called Hedman and asked them EXACTLY what the difference between the #90's and the #97's were..they said "Just the E.O. Sticker, phsyically there's NO difference.") So, I went ahead and ordered the #90's (because that "0" is so illegible, my plan is just to punch in a "7" over it and call it good.) and STILL, when I got the #90 BOX yesterday...turns out that what's inside is #68270 (Nova Headers) Too bad there's no smily face that shows how pissed I am! Man, I hate California Smog crap and Hedman also!!

Tom · 04-03-2003, 01:54 PM

man that sucks. Ive never heard of this happening before. I must say headman does have top quality stuff though, regardless of packaging problems.

PHOENIX · 04-03-2003, 01:58 PM

Man that sucks, maybe someones trying to tell you not to get headers

Hang in there, eventually it will be done and it will be nice to kick back and have a relaxing beer now that the job is done.
Sorry to hear all your problems. Is it possible Summit switched stuff around?

Ol' Grey · 04-03-2003, 01:59 PM

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Originally posted by TIMSPEED
Too bad there's no smily face that shows how pissed I am! Man, I hate California Smog crap and Hedman also!!

I'll take care of that for ya

TIMSPEED · 04-03-2003, 02:21 PM

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Originally posted by PHOENIX
Man that sucks, maybe someones trying to tell you not to get headers
Hang in there, eventually it will be done and it will be nice to kick back and have a relaxing beer now that the job is done.
Sorry to hear all your problems. Is it possible Summit switched stuff around?

Haha, maybe so..but Summit's General Manager and myself personally went through SIX different boxes, and he even offered to just give me a set of Thorley's or Hooker Comp's if I wanted them. I would have taken them, but NONE of theirs are CARB E.O. Legal! ARGH!

78SilveradoSWB · 04-03-2003, 03:23 PM

Maybe the Summit manager should offer you some Edelbrocks.

LOHRTBT · 04-03-2003, 04:47 PM

Can we add this smiley???

79BIG10 · 04-03-2003, 07:28 PM

Damn that sucks!! I love my hedman hedders. I guess I got lucky. I wonder if Hedman has some disgruntled employees working up there? Why are the smog guys looking for part numbers?

I have the 69090's. They're the only ones that would fit my angle plug heads.

LOHRTBT · 04-03-2003, 07:36 PM

the only ones that would Kit your plugs!! lol

TIMSPEED · 04-03-2003, 07:39 PM

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Originally posted by 79BIG10
Why are the smog guys looking for part numbers?

Dunno why? The first place I went, just seen my E.O. #, and then said ok, but then he seen I had moved my Heat Riser Valve and said I had to take it to a referee station..then the referee got picky!

79BIG10 · 04-03-2003, 08:23 PM

Referee? That sucks big time!!

apstguy · 04-03-2003, 10:13 PM

California's laws just SUCK!

LOHRTBT · 04-03-2003, 10:28 PM

****Whistle****** Foul on the Offense....$200 dollar fine!! lmao

04-03-2003, 01:46 PM	#1
TIMSPEED Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Modesto, CA Posts: 1,321	Never Buy Hedman Headers! Their customer service is CRAP! I've tried SIX times (once even drove UP TO SUMMIT) and every box we've tried, is ALWAYS a different part # that what it should be. I called Hedman about it and they COMPLETELY denied that they've EVER had ANY problems with boxing. I asked them if they could just simply swap me for the headers I NEED (#69090) At first, I ordered #69097 (in Oct. 01) and I never would have GUESSED they were the wrong ones (they looked like the correct ones)..jump to this year..2 weeks ago. I took it in to be smogged and the guy said that the headers on my truck weren't the headers that were on the E.O. Sticker. Sure enough, they weren't! They were the #69090's ($125, as opposed to the #69097's $250) So I immediately took them off and drove my happy ass up to Summit to swap them out. After a long ordeal up there, I finally decided SCREW IT, just gimme my money back. (The #97's are NOW $202, so that's ALL I got back!) So, Summit told me to give them a few days to straighten out the boxing problem and to order them again..which I did. (While in the meantime I called Hedman and asked them EXACTLY what the difference between the #90's and the #97's were..they said "Just the E.O. Sticker, phsyically there's NO difference.") So, I went ahead and ordered the #90's (because that "0" is so illegible, my plan is just to punch in a "7" over it and call it good.) and STILL, when I got the #90 BOX yesterday...turns out that what's inside is #68270 (Nova Headers) Too bad there's no smily face that shows how pissed I am! Man, I hate California Smog crap and Hedman also!! __________________ I have a few cars... See Them Here

04-03-2003, 01:54 PM	#2
Tom driving is in my blood Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Mesa AZ Posts: 5,748	man that sucks. Ive never heard of this happening before. I must say headman does have top quality stuff though, regardless of packaging problems. __________________ -78 c10 short/step: 388cid, M20, 5/5 drop, lots more. Playtoy and first vehicle. -98 c1500 x-cab: 5.7L, 17" rims, 5/6 drop, flowmaster, helper bags,NBS rear disk brakes. -02 Suburban 4x4: leveled front -CBR600F4i, CBR600RR, CBR1000RR, and standup skis DISCLAIMER: I cant spell for the life of me.

04-03-2003, 01:58 PM	#3
PHOENIX Registered User Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Phoenix, Arizona Posts: 4,703	Man that sucks, maybe someones trying to tell you not to get headers Hang in there, eventually it will be done and it will be nice to kick back and have a relaxing beer now that the job is done. Sorry to hear all your problems. Is it possible Summit switched stuff around? __________________ * AVOID: LOPER'S PERMORANCE / LOPERSPEED.COM OF PHOENIX, AZ & COTTMAN TRANSMISSION *

04-03-2003, 04:47 PM	#7
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	Can we add this smiley??? __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-03-2003, 07:28 PM	#8
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Damn that sucks!! I love my hedman hedders. I guess I got lucky. I wonder if Hedman has some disgruntled employees working up there? Why are the smog guys looking for part numbers? I have the 69090's. They're the only ones that would fit my angle plug heads. __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson Last edited by 79BIG10; 04-03-2003 at 08:19 PM.

04-03-2003, 03:23 PM	#6
78SilveradoSWB Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Location: Beaverton, OR Posts: 1,615	Maybe the Summit manager should offer you some Edelbrocks. __________________ Mitch 1978 Chevrolet Silverado C 10 454 BB, TH400

04-03-2003, 07:36 PM	#9
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	the only ones that would Kit your plugs!! lol __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - *1986 Chevy Custom SWB* *Stolen 6/26/05* - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84

04-03-2003, 08:23 PM	#11
79BIG10 I'm back with 2nd truck! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 3,774	Referee? That sucks big time!! __________________ 1979 Chevrolet Bonanza Big10 "Tootsie Roll" 1985 Chevrolet Silverado (wife's) Member of the Southern Bowties Club "Don't underestimate how sexy a fat man who drinks to excess can be." Homer Simpson

04-03-2003, 10:13 PM	#12
apstguy LED King Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Sacramento, CA Posts: 2,087	California's laws just SUCK! __________________ Tyler 1985 C10 305 w/ Bowtie OD TH700R4 3.42 LSD 202,000 miles 2006 Ford Focus ZX3 5-speed Stick 2016 Chevy Spark EV Gone: 2002.5 VW GTI 24v VR6 Gone: 2008 VW R32

04-03-2003, 10:28 PM	#13
LOHRTBT BeWarE tHe eViL CrAnkTOe! Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Yukon, OK Posts: 3,605	**Whistle** Foul on the Offense....$200 dollar fine!! lmao __________________ ~Dave~ You can call me Mike, Mike Oxlong - 1986 Chevy SWB - Stock for now - 1986 Chevy Custom SWB Stolen 6/26/05 - 1985 Chevy SWB SOLD** - 1999 T/A Some mods www.cardomain.com/id/ramairdave AIM Screenname - Jester84



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