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72 Cheyenne402 · 03-23-2007, 12:14 PM

Hey guys,

I am looking to upgrade to headers for my 72 402 and I would like some recomendations. I have been looking at Hooker Compitation. I have heard a lot about headers having exaust leaks and I really donot wat that problem. I would like to get some good headers the first time and avoid that problem if possible. Thank you for any recomendations

snj8198 · 03-23-2007, 12:25 PM

I'm running a set of Hooker comps on my 496. With lock-washers i expereince no leaks. They are not show quality but still look good.

Bill72BB · 03-23-2007, 12:44 PM

I'm running the one's below , I did have to change to Percys Dead soft gaskets after a year .

smoknbarrels · 03-23-2007, 01:03 PM

argg, I can't remember the brand, I will try look it up right away, but I think it's headman or flowtech.. but anyway, they have 2 inch primaries, while most others are only 1 7/8 or 1 3/4 and they are very inexpensive for having a 2" primary! get more HP for you buck.

I totally roccommend those.

72 Cheyenne402 · 03-24-2007, 10:54 AM

So the bigger the primary tubes the bigger the HP? How abut the coating is it worth paying more for it?

mnunn454 · 03-24-2007, 11:11 AM

Also, the thicker the flanges the less it deforms and therefore th efewer the leaks. If you're forced to pick ones with thinner flanges, make sure you use some high temp RTV on both sides of the gasket.

72 Cheyenne402 · 03-24-2007, 12:50 PM

Which brand has thicker flanges?

corn · 03-24-2007, 02:17 PM

Im running chevelle hooker comps.

FRENCHBLUE72 · 03-24-2007, 06:35 PM

I have headmans on my 454 and they fit great i cannnot remember who I got them from on the board but the fit well and have the ball and socket flange.

03-23-2007, 12:14 PM	#1
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Big BlockHeaders Recomendations Hey guys, I am looking to upgrade to headers for my 72 402 and I would like some recomendations. I have been looking at Hooker Compitation. I have heard a lot about headers having exaust leaks and I really donot wat that problem. I would like to get some good headers the first time and avoid that problem if possible. Thank you for any recomendations __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 402 LWB 2005 Silverado X-Cab 5.3L 2004 John Deere L120 20HP B&S

03-23-2007, 12:25 PM	#2
snj8198 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Star Valley, WY Posts: 2,038	Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations I'm running a set of Hooker comps on my 496. With lock-washers i expereince no leaks. They are not show quality but still look good.

03-23-2007, 12:44 PM	#3
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations I'm running the one's below , I did have to change to Percys Dead soft gaskets after a year . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

03-23-2007, 01:03 PM	#4
smoknbarrels Registered Mail Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Alberta, Canada Posts: 513	Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations argg, I can't remember the brand, I will try look it up right away, but I think it's headman or flowtech.. but anyway, they have 2 inch primaries, while most others are only 1 7/8 or 1 3/4 and they are very inexpensive for having a 2" primary! get more HP for you buck. I totally roccommend those. __________________ '67 chev 496, lwb to swb, bagged - pro street project

03-24-2007, 10:54 AM	#5
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations So the bigger the primary tubes the bigger the HP? How abut the coating is it worth paying more for it? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 402 LWB 2005 Silverado X-Cab 5.3L 2004 John Deere L120 20HP B&S

03-24-2007, 11:11 AM	#6
mnunn454 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 602	Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations Also, the thicker the flanges the less it deforms and therefore th efewer the leaks. If you're forced to pick ones with thinner flanges, make sure you use some high temp RTV on both sides of the gasket. __________________ 69 C-10 SWB Fleetside 454/TH400 (For Sale) http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/c...ct=1299&cat=12 70 El Camino 454 TH700 29 Model A 4-DR Sedan Deluxe

03-24-2007, 12:50 PM	#7
72 Cheyenne402 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 581	Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations Which brand has thicker flanges? __________________ 1972 Cheyenne 402 LWB 2005 Silverado X-Cab 5.3L 2004 John Deere L120 20HP B&S

03-24-2007, 02:17 PM	#8
corn Registered User Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: here Posts: 5,789	Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations Im running chevelle hooker comps.

03-24-2007, 06:35 PM	#9
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Re: Big BlockHeaders Recomendations I have headmans on my 454 and they fit great i cannnot remember who I got them from on the board but the fit well and have the ball and socket flange. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..



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