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Rc 415 · 03-21-2007, 09:40 PM

I'm getting a pair for my birthday, and I need to find the best for under 250, what ones would you pick? They look the same to me, justa diff name??

http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku
http://store.summitracing.com/partde...4840140+302953

Also, I'm dropping my truck 5/7, there wont scrape will they?

Restrorob · 03-21-2007, 10:40 PM

I bought these; http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku after talking to a couple other people. One guy had 28,000 on his and still looked like they just came out of the box.

Rc 415 · 03-21-2007, 10:44 PM

those are indeed nice, but over my budget.

Srubydo1986 · 03-21-2007, 10:44 PM

I would say that they wouldnt scrap ill go out in the morning and measure mine. See how low they get from the frame.

I like the flow tech cause the say oval size the other could be round or oval.

As for what are their differents are the flow tech has a tighter fit on the pipes closens other then that. I can see a differents.

Hoods69BadBowTie · 03-22-2007, 12:43 AM

I had the hooker headers and really liked them.

brak · 03-22-2007, 01:36 AM

I was running Hookers on my 81 stepside. fit nice, no problems.

I like hookers!!!

strokd 84 · 03-22-2007, 01:44 AM

When you slap the new headers on, just make sure you tighten the collector gaskets every 100 miles or so for a while. I didn't do it the first time and ended up going through 3 sets before I kept them from leaking.

My truck is lowered about 4" in the front, and my A arms drag before the headers do. But I seldom have problems dragging. Just make sure to go slow over speed bumps...

84slopwaggin · 03-22-2007, 02:18 AM

Hookers get really close to the starter, at least on my truck. Flowtech fit better, but they aren't as thick in tube diameter. Take a look at Hedman ceramic coated headers or maybe Dynomax. For your budget the Summit headers look like a good buy, but beware you get what you pay for.

Rc 415 · 03-22-2007, 02:08 PM

to everyone voting other, and saying hooker, do you know where i can get ceramic coated for less than 250??

Rc 415 · 03-22-2007, 02:17 PM

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Originally Posted by 84slopwaggin

Hookers get really close to the starter, at least on my truck. Flowtech fit better, but they aren't as thick in tube diameter. Take a look at Hedman ceramic coated headers or maybe Dynomax. For your budget the Summit headers look like a good buy, but beware you get what you pay for.

Lol, all of them are out of my range, The summits look almost exactly the same as a pair of Dynomax's I found, even the specs are identical, what might be so diffrent in the inside?

andrist1 · 03-22-2007, 02:19 PM

I purchased Hedman "shorties" from summit a few months back. They are the ceramic coated ones. I paid $385 for them, I see that now summit has them for $410.

84slopwaggin · 03-22-2007, 02:59 PM

Sorry mine aren't ceramic coated. It's a toss between Hedman or Flowtech I guess. Hedman might be better overall as for as the way they fit and how close the bolt holes are to the actual pipe.

KMK454 · 03-22-2007, 03:08 PM

Headers can be had for under 500 dollars?!?!

I'm used to seeing them listed for $1500 a set for 'vettes!!

I think I may get fresh headers and pipes sooner than expected

jpoutlaw · 03-22-2007, 09:39 PM

I'm running Hedman. I like them and they fit nice.

low sierra · 03-23-2007, 04:58 PM

I'm running Sanderson block huggers for years and they are great. no problems.

thundertiger25 · 03-23-2007, 06:27 PM

I like Hedman, I have a pair on my truck. They fit great, work great, and have no leaks. They give me no problems

Restrorob · 03-23-2007, 09:26 PM

Hmmm, I have a set of Hedman's on my truck now, I had to elongate 5 holes and dent 3 tubes to get the damn bolts in. Once installed the driver's side is sticking outward by 3" and the right side inward by 1 1/2". They are the BIGGEST piece of crap I ever bought. They only have about 30 mins. run time on them and are going in the trash when my Hookers and cab goes back on.

Rc 415 · 03-23-2007, 09:48 PM

Guys, I appreciate your opinion on all these other headers, but like I said, I cant spend more than 250.00, so most of these comments arent helping...

Srubydo1986 · 03-23-2007, 09:51 PM

go with flow tech you get what you pay for even if they look the same.

Restrorob · 03-24-2007, 06:21 AM

Just hold off a little longer until you can add another hundred, Then buy a set of REAL headers.
You will be glad you did.

grinch4om · 03-24-2007, 08:02 AM

I have always been a fan of hookers, have used headman,cyclone,dynomax,doug's,and some I didn't know. Hookers always fit well, perform well and last. Alot depends on the intended use. Do you research and pick accordingly. Now stop the hooker jokes,I heard them as I wrote...

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03-21-2007, 09:40 PM	#1
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Which headers? I'm getting a pair for my birthday, and I need to find the best for under 250, what ones would you pick? They look the same to me, justa diff name?? http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku http://store.summitracing.com/partde...4840140+302953 Also, I'm dropping my truck 5/7, there wont scrape will they? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/ Last edited by Rc 415; 03-21-2007 at 09:42 PM.

03-21-2007, 10:40 PM	#2
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Which headers? I bought these; http://store.summitracing.com/partde...5&autoview=sku after talking to a couple other people. One guy had 28,000 on his and still looked like they just came out of the box. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-21-2007, 10:44 PM	#3
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Which headers? those are indeed nice, but over my budget. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

03-21-2007, 10:44 PM	#4
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Which headers? I would say that they wouldnt scrap ill go out in the morning and measure mine. See how low they get from the frame. I like the flow tech cause the say oval size the other could be round or oval. As for what are their differents are the flow tech has a tighter fit on the pipes closens other then that. I can see a differents. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

03-22-2007, 12:43 AM	#5
Hoods69BadBowTie Chevys Kick A$$ Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Zootown, MT Posts: 12,699	Re: Which headers? I had the hooker headers 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!!

03-22-2007, 01:36 AM	#6
brak Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: MinneSNOWta Posts: 1,381	Re: Which headers? I was running Hookers on my 81 stepside. fit nice, no problems. I like hookers!!! __________________ 2003 GMC Sierra 1500 WT 1995 Nissan Hardbody 2016 Hyundai Veloster Turbo DC2 (SW/AW) Clyde W. Harvey USN "Socialism is a philosophy of failure, the creed of ignorance, and the gospel of envy, its inherent virtue is the equal sharing of misery" Winston Churchill

03-22-2007, 01:44 AM	#7
strokd 84 Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kansas City Posts: 120	Re: Which headers? When you slap the new headers on, just make sure you tighten the collector gaskets every 100 miles or so for a while. I didn't do it the first time and ended up going through 3 sets before I kept them from leaking. My truck is lowered about 4" in the front, and my A arms drag before the headers do. But I seldom have problems dragging. Just make sure to go slow over speed bumps... __________________ 1984 Silverado SWB Second Owner Featured in Custom Classic Trucks May 2013 http://www.customclassictrucks.com/f...let_silverado/

03-22-2007, 02:18 AM	#8
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Which headers? Hookers get really close to the starter, at least on my truck. Flowtech fit better, but they aren't as thick in tube diameter. Take a look at Hedman ceramic coated headers or maybe Dynomax. For your budget the Summit headers look like a good buy, but beware you get what you pay for. __________________ 85 LWB Chevy 350/350stocker with Hooker headers dual Magnaflow mufflers upgraded rearend with Eaton Posi unit with 3.42 gears needs interior work(now my DD) 96 Silverado Xcab mild drop(SOLD).

03-22-2007, 02:08 PM	#9
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Which headers? to everyone voting other, and saying hooker, do you know where i can get ceramic coated for less than 250?? __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

03-22-2007, 02:19 PM	#11
andrist1 Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Snohomish, Washington Posts: 88	Re: Which headers? I purchased Hedman "shorties" from summit a few months back. They are the ceramic coated ones. I paid $385 for them, I see that now summit has them for $410. __________________ 1976 Factory 2wd Blazer - Restored 1975 SWB - Current Project 1978 Big 10 - Just for fun

03-22-2007, 02:59 PM	#12
84slopwaggin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Ar Posts: 558	Re: Which headers? Sorry mine aren't ceramic coated. It's a toss between Hedman or Flowtech I guess. Hedman might be better overall as for as the way they fit and how close the bolt holes are to the actual pipe. __________________ 85 LWB Chevy 350/350stocker with Hooker headers dual Magnaflow mufflers upgraded rearend with Eaton Posi unit with 3.42 gears needs interior work(now my DD) 96 Silverado Xcab mild drop(SOLD).

03-22-2007, 03:08 PM	#13
KMK454 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 440	Re: Which headers? Headers can be had for under 500 dollars?!?! I'm used to seeing them listed for $1500 a set for 'vettes!! I think I may get fresh headers and pipes sooner than expected __________________ Kurt Instagram: @kurtkphoto 1978 C10 Silverado 1991 Camaro B4C

03-22-2007, 09:39 PM	#14
jpoutlaw Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 42	Re: Which headers? I'm running Hedman. I like them and they fit nice. __________________ JP 1977 GMC Sierra Grande (350) 2004 Jeep Wrangler (4.0)

03-23-2007, 04:58 PM	#15
low sierra Old Time Rodder Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Roanoke, Virginia Posts: 58	Re: Which headers? I'm running Sanderson block huggers for years and they are great. no problems. __________________ 79 GMC SWB Lowrider Stepside [81 cab] that thinks it a Chevy (since 6/1980) Replacement cab had A/C which now works, made a real truck out of it 84 MC 305 350TH 3.08 4 wheel disc finally My daily driver again



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03-23-2007, 06:27 PM	#16
thundertiger25 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Texas Posts: 19	Re: Which headers? I like Hedman, I have a pair on my truck. They fit great, work great, and have no leaks. They give me no problems __________________ My 77c10 Silverado I Love My Truck

03-23-2007, 09:26 PM	#17
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Which headers? Hmmm, I have a set of Hedman's on my truck now, I had to elongate 5 holes and dent 3 tubes to get the damn bolts in. Once installed the driver's side is sticking outward by 3" and the right side inward by 1 1/2". They are the BIGGEST piece of crap I ever bought. They only have about 30 mins. run time on them and are going in the trash when my Hookers and cab goes back on. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!* Last edited by Restrorob; 03-24-2007 at 06:18 AM.

03-23-2007, 09:48 PM	#18
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Which headers? Guys, I appreciate your opinion on all these other headers, but like I said, I cant spend more than 250.00, so most of these comments arent helping... __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

03-23-2007, 09:51 PM	#19
Srubydo1986 The Crazy Machanic Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Nokesville Va Posts: 1,437	Re: Which headers? go with flow tech you get what you pay for even if they look the same. __________________ 1986 Sliverado longbed 400 small block mean as hell, 700r4 trans (5 speed coming one day) 1970 chevelle 2dr sedan Latest update June 24 2007. *1957 4 door stationwagon - pink all original needing a good restore (body great, floors bad) newest additions 1965 shortbed fleet great granddads. Been told im nuts to bring it back from the dead (still going to happen) plans-all stock with a turbo 292 inline 3 speed column shift. and thats it big block 427 and 5 speed trans and ford 9 inch theyhave no home yet thinking what to put them in and a 79 c60 trash truck um no idea i have one

03-24-2007, 06:21 AM	#20
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Which headers? Just hold off a little longer until you can add another hundred, Then buy a set of REAL headers. You will be glad you did. __________________ 93 Jeep XJ 88 Buick La Sabra Toys; 88 TA-GTA in the works.... 97 GMC Ext. Cab 502 Crate 5 Spd......Sucks Gas But Haulz Azz ! The primary function of an Engineer is to make it difficult for the Fabricator and impossible for the Mechanic. *"Why go out preserved when you can go out beat up, worn out, sliding in sideways screaming, Holy Sh!t What A Ride" !!!*

03-24-2007, 08:02 AM	#21
grinch4om dang its hot Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: frankfort kentucky Posts: 1,349	Re: Which headers? I have always been a fan of hookers, have used headman,cyclone,dynomax,doug's,and some I didn't know. Hookers always fit well, perform well and last. Alot depends on the intended use. Do you research and pick accordingly. Now stop the hooker jokes,I heard them as I wrote...

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