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BabyBlue · 04-21-2007, 07:34 PM

Alright, I'm currently in the market for headers for the small block out of my blazer and I'll be running them on that for about 8 months before I start on tearing the blazer down and making it the real project that it is. Before I went out and spent the money I thought that I'd see if anyone has any suggestions, so far I've looked at Hedman, Hooker and Sanderson...Any help would be appreciated. As far as power gains, I don't care a whole lot but I'd prefer the power in the lower rpm range. Thanks for any suggestions in advance.

Rc 415 · 04-21-2007, 08:24 PM

I believe most preferr hooker, great headers.

77-383 Step · 04-22-2007, 01:38 PM

I bought some summit ones that I really liked, but would not fit with my angle plug heads. I had to get hookers. I am not impressed. The shine (both were ceramic coated) was better, smother finish. After just 10 months, I'm seeing rust on these hookers. The summit ones looked A LOT better, but just didn't fit. Oh ya, there were also about $100 cheaper.

71chevylowrider · 04-22-2007, 01:50 PM

I just wanted to add that my ceramic coated Hooker super comps have been on the truck for about 5 years now, & they still look brand spanking new.

Malo83 · 04-22-2007, 01:53 PM

Thorley Tri-Y's would be my choice, plan on getting a set in the future, a little pricey but to me worth it

www.dougthorleyheaders.com

bmartin9122 · 04-22-2007, 01:55 PM

Those are nice. I keep toying with the same idea. I put manifolds back on after the ancient headers started leaking. Now I am looking at Hooker, Gibson, Summit, etc.

I'll be watching this thread carefully.

Malo83 · 04-22-2007, 01:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 71chevylowrider

I just wanted to add that my ceramic coated Hooker super comps have been on the truck for about 5 years now, & they still look brand spanking new.

She's looking good 71chevylowrider

benoit454 · 04-22-2007, 08:15 PM

I ran dynomax black ones on my 76, excellent headers, after I pulled the motor due to too much cancer, I saved them, and put em on the 86 4x4, they were great on it too. Then we traded it off.

Restrorob · 04-22-2007, 08:22 PM

Another Hooker Super Comps. Coated fan here.

boatpuller · 04-22-2007, 08:27 PM

i like my hedman elite ceramic's.ball and socket.no collector gaskets.heavy duty flanges.and shorty style for ground clearence on lowered trucks.

04-21-2007, 07:34 PM	#1
BabyBlue The Peacemaker Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Kannapolis, NC Posts: 783	Buying Headers, any suggestions? Alright, I'm currently in the market for headers for the small block out of my blazer and I'll be running them on that for about 8 months before I start on tearing the blazer down and making it the real project that it is. Before I went out and spent the money I thought that I'd see if anyone has any suggestions, so far I've looked at Hedman, Hooker and Sanderson...Any help would be appreciated. As far as power gains, I don't care a whole lot but I'd prefer the power in the lower rpm range. Thanks for any suggestions in advance. __________________ 1978 Chevy 2wd Stepside aka "Audrey" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 79k original miles & being restored 1979 Chevy 2wd Short Wide aka "Emma-Jayne" Cordova brown with mandarin guts 2019 Chevy Tahoe LT Previous rides: -2002 Firehawk T/A, 2006 Trailblazer SS AWD, 2014 GMC Sierra RCSB, 1971 2wd Blazer, 1996 SNB, 1997 2dr 2wd Yukon, 2001 Silverado RCSB, 2011 Silverado Z71 4x4, 1982 2wd Blazer, 1997 2dr Tahoe, 1970 Chevelle SS, 1972 2wd Blazer, 1986 Silverado Stepside, 1995 S-10, 1985 Silverado SWB.

04-21-2007, 08:24 PM	#2
Rc 415 Flat Black, & Chrome! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: San Francisco Posts: 852	Re: Buying Headers, any suggestions? I believe most preferr hooker, great headers. __________________ 1983 Chevy C10 Stepside Sold http://s69.photobucket.com/albums/i76/rc_415/

04-22-2007, 01:38 PM	#3
77-383 Step Registered User Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Plano, Texas Posts: 78	Re: Buying Headers, any suggestions? I bought some summit ones that I really liked, but would not fit with my angle plug heads. I had to get hookers. I am not impressed. The shine (both were ceramic coated) was better, smother finish. After just 10 months, I'm seeing rust on these hookers. The summit ones looked A LOT better, but just didn't fit. Oh ya, there were also about $100 cheaper.

04-22-2007, 01:50 PM	#4
71chevylowrider Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 1,015	Re: Buying Headers, any suggestions? I just wanted to add that my ceramic coated Hooker super comps have been on the truck for about 5 years now, & they still look brand spanking new. Attached Images

04-22-2007, 01:53 PM	#5
Malo83 Cruzzzn' Vet Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Porterville,Ca. Posts: 1,918	Re: Buying Headers, any suggestions? Thorley Tri-Y's would be my choice, plan on getting a set in the future, a little pricey but to me worth it www.dougthorleyheaders.com

04-22-2007, 01:55 PM	#6
bmartin9122 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Texas Coastal Bend Posts: 169	Re: Buying Headers, any suggestions? Those are nice. I keep toying with the same idea. I put manifolds back on after the ancient headers started leaking. Now I am looking at Hooker, Gibson, Summit, etc. I'll be watching this thread carefully. __________________ 79 GMC Sierra Grande K15 --PPG paint code 62608 Sunburst Orange Metallic (WA802K) --Gentex auto-dimming rearview mirror model K31 --Carriage Works billet grille model 40071 --Go Industries 2.5" tubular stainless headache rack --Sylvania Silverstar sealed headlights model H6024ST --Texas Saddlebags center console model 101 --Brown's Welding class IV V-5 pipe bumper --Ramsey RE8000 winch --33" tires

04-22-2007, 08:15 PM	#8
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Buying Headers, any suggestions? I ran dynomax black ones on my 76, excellent headers, after I pulled the motor due to too much cancer, I saved them, and put em on the 86 4x4, they were great on it too. Then we traded it off. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

04-22-2007, 08:22 PM	#9
Restrorob The One And Only !!! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hole in the woods Florida Posts: 4,567	Re: Buying Headers, any suggestions? Another Hooker Super Comps. Coated fan here. __________________ 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" !!!*

04-22-2007, 08:27 PM	#10
boatpuller Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Sun City West, Az Posts: 3,822	Re: Buying Headers, any suggestions? i like my hedman elite ceramic's.ball and socket.no collector gaskets.heavy duty flanges.and shorty style for ground clearence on lowered trucks. __________________ " Never look up a dead dogs butt."



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