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robzilla · 04-22-2011, 05:25 PM

looking at some hooker competition headers, that our local parts store has on sale.
anybody using these? your thoughts?
running a mild built 350, nothing special. looking to run these headers with a set of flowmaster 40's.

cpetersen · 04-22-2011, 05:48 PM

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gonzo6869 · 04-22-2011, 08:17 PM

I have a set of Hookers on my truck and love them. Never had any problems that others complain about with cheaper headers. Plugs are easy to get at, no leaks, did however burn some wires, but that was the PO's fault (wires resting on the header will burn

).

Longhorn Man · 04-22-2011, 08:23 PM

I had them on my old small block powered 69 short/fleet GMC... I miss the headers almost as much as I miss the truck. Never warped, never leaked up top, only leaked on the collectors becouse the dope smokin old man who had it before me over torqued them... some dead soft aluminum gaskets fixed that up. They exited parallel to the ground instead of aimed down at an angle, were 1/2 tucked up 1/2 down from the bottom of the frame... they were just bad ass.

Old Yeller 1970 · 04-22-2011, 08:43 PM

I have them on my truck and so far no leaks. (I can't say that for the piece of crap Cyclone headers I had on there before.) Thicker flanges make a big difference. Mine were also advertised as working with a manual transmission and angled plugs and they fit without problems. Best of all I've turned up to 6900 RPMs through them, so flow is no issue.

mightymouse · 04-22-2011, 09:04 PM

i bought hooker super-comps. coated . and coating so thin already Rustin-up in places.haven't even fired motor yet.plus had to notch frame on both sides.was hitting.I've had hookers in past .with no problems. but next time ill buy uncoated and have them done.

Longhorn Man · 04-22-2011, 11:41 PM

mighty mouse... is yours a 67 by chance?

prostreetC-10 · 04-22-2011, 11:52 PM

Man....can't believe no one has mentioned that they are TUNED headers. That means that each pipe is equal length all the way down to the collector. Makes for a more efficient header and does help the sound a little but gives you great performance.

robzilla · 04-23-2011, 01:55 AM

$179 a fair price? this is what they have them advertised at.

prostreetC-10 · 04-23-2011, 01:57 AM

Considering the cheapy Summit non-tuned type are about $130, I'd say yeeeeeeeeeeeees.

Jeffs70 · 04-23-2011, 02:50 AM

I had the hookers on my truck but they hung down to low so I took them off and sold them. but if they didnt hang that low I would have loved to of kept them.

*taank* · 04-23-2011, 08:57 AM

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Originally Posted by robzilla

$179 a fair price? this is what they have them advertised at.

What place is this? Online they are 700 bucks?
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Old Yeller 1970 · 04-23-2011, 09:49 AM

$179 is a good price. Buy'em

Old Yeller 1970 · 04-23-2011, 09:52 AM

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Originally Posted by taank

What place is this? Online they are 700 bucks?
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I bet you're looking at a set of coated Super Competition headers. He's looking at the entry level Competition uncoated headers.

robzilla · 04-23-2011, 11:32 AM

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What place is this? Online they are 700 bucks?
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it's a parts store, called Lordco. they have stores throughout b.c.

Newtz67 · 04-23-2011, 11:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Longhorn Man

mighty mouse... is yours a 67 by chance?

I'm guessing yes, because the frames not cut out. '68 and up he may not have had to notch the frame. Is this what you were thinking?

efsoccer9 · 04-23-2011, 02:43 PM

I'm thinking of putting the same on my 1970 C-20. Summit has them priced decent and with my discount I should hopefully knock a little off that.

mightymouse · 04-23-2011, 02:48 PM

hey/longhorn-man mine is 72 gmc .

Longhorn Man · 04-23-2011, 06:42 PM

never seen a 72 need notched... only 67s

*taank* · 04-23-2011, 08:01 PM

What's the pipe size?
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robzilla · 04-23-2011, 08:10 PM

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What's the pipe size?
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Putting in a complete new exhaust system with 2 1/2" pipe. followed up with a set of magnaflows, exiting out before the rear wheels.
still not set on the magnaflows, maybe flowmasters based on pricing.

*taank* · 04-23-2011, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by robzilla

Putting in a complete new exhaust system with 2 1/2" pipe. followed up with a set of magnaflows, exiting out before the rear wheels.
still not set on the magnaflows, maybe flowmasters based on pricing.

Header size. Should be something like 1.5 with a 3 inch collector
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71Bowties · 04-23-2011, 08:23 PM

I have Super Comps on my 71 and I love em. Fit was nice and they actually come on and off without a huge hassle.

Old Yeller 1970 · 04-23-2011, 08:48 PM

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Header size. Should be something like 1.5 with a 3 inch collector
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Competition headers have 2 1/2" collectors with 1 5/8" primaries.

*taank* · 04-23-2011, 08:54 PM

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Competition headers have 2 1/2" collectors with 1 5/8" primaries.

Too small for my needs
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04-22-2011, 05:25 PM	#1
robzilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: castlegar,b.c Posts: 277	hooker competition headers, your thoughts? looking at some hooker competition headers, that our local parts store has on sale. anybody using these? your thoughts? running a mild built 350, nothing special. looking to run these headers with a set of flowmaster 40's.

04-22-2011, 05:48 PM	#2
cpetersen Registered User Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: mesa az Posts: 211	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? Hi, I'm running a set on a big block with 2.5 pipes and 40's > My wife says its to loud. So i know its good.

04-22-2011, 08:17 PM	#3
gonzo6869 Cops, ha, catch me if you can! Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Barbara, CA. Posts: 271	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? I have a set of Hookers on my truck and love them. Never had any problems that others complain about with cheaper headers. Plugs are easy to get at, no leaks, did however burn some wires, but that was the PO's fault (wires resting on the header will burn). __________________ 72 C-10 Stepper 350/TH350 3.73 in the back Edelbrock intake and Carb Hooker Comp Headers 275/60R15 on Rallies

04-22-2011, 08:23 PM	#4
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? I had them on my old small block powered 69 short/fleet GMC... I miss the headers almost as much as I miss the truck. Never warped, never leaked up top, only leaked on the collectors becouse the dope smokin old man who had it before me over torqued them... some dead soft aluminum gaskets fixed that up. They exited parallel to the ground instead of aimed down at an angle, were 1/2 tucked up 1/2 down from the bottom of the frame... they were just bad ass.

04-22-2011, 08:43 PM	#5
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? I have them on my truck and so far no leaks. (I can't say that for the piece of crap Cyclone headers I had on there before.) Thicker flanges make a big difference. Mine were also advertised as working with a manual transmission and angled plugs and they fit without problems. Best of all I've turned up to 6900 RPMs through them, so flow is no issue. __________________ Old Yeller

04-22-2011, 09:04 PM	#6
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? i bought hooker super-comps. coated . and coating so thin already Rustin-up in places.haven't even fired motor yet.plus had to notch frame on both sides.was hitting.I've had hookers in past .with no problems. but next time ill buy uncoated and have them done. Attached Images

04-22-2011, 11:41 PM	#7
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? mighty mouse... is yours a 67 by chance?

04-22-2011, 11:52 PM	#8
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? Man....can't believe no one has mentioned that they are TUNED headers. That means that each pipe is equal length all the way down to the collector. Makes for a more efficient header and does help the sound a little but gives you great performance. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

04-23-2011, 01:55 AM	#9
robzilla Registered User Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: castlegar,b.c Posts: 277	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? $179 a fair price? this is what they have them advertised at.

04-23-2011, 01:57 AM	#10
prostreetC-10 My Carbon Footprint Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Orygun Posts: 5,527	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? Considering the cheapy Summit non-tuned type are about $130, I'd say yeeeeeeeeeeeees. __________________ A quick "pedalfest" *Still getting loose (carb test)* 496 Initial fire up video!

04-23-2011, 02:50 AM	#11
Jeffs70 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Valley Springs, Ca Posts: 857	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? I had the hookers on my truck but they hung down to low so I took them off and sold them. but if they didnt hang that low I would have loved to of kept them. __________________ My Build Thread http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=442487 My Picture Gallery http://67-72chevytrucks.com/gallery/...0&ppuser=36004

04-23-2011, 09:49 AM	#13
Old Yeller 1970 DON'T TREAD ON ME Join Date: May 2005 Location: Crosby County, TX Posts: 989	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? $179 is a good price. Buy'em __________________ Old Yeller

04-23-2011, 02:43 PM	#17
efsoccer9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Toledo, Ohio Posts: 49	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? I'm thinking of putting the same on my 1970 C-20. Summit has them priced decent and with my discount I should hopefully knock a little off that.

04-23-2011, 02:48 PM	#18
mightymouse Registered User Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Crowley TX Posts: 979	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? hey/longhorn-man mine is 72 gmc .

04-23-2011, 06:42 PM	#19
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? never seen a 72 need notched... only 67s



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04-23-2011, 08:23 PM	#23
71Bowties Registered User Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Montrose. Colorado Posts: 58	Re: hooker competition headers, your thoughts? I have Super Comps on my 71 and I love em. Fit was nice and they actually come on and off without a huge hassle. __________________ 71 GMC C15 swb 71 K5 Blazer 72 K10 Woodhauler 89 Suburban 13 Duramax

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