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mach1driver
Journeyman Posts: 94
From: charlotte nc
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted 11-13-2005 06:57 PM
   
I would like to hear recommendations for headers. I have heard not to go with hooker. I want something decent, but don't want to spend too much. Also, need mufflers. How about the flowmasters? Thanks
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Mooney
Gearhead Posts: 2227
From: Marietta, Ga
Registered: Oct 2003
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posted 11-13-2005 07:18 PM
Not a fan of the sound of Flowmasters-- they have a bad drone IMHO. I like Dynomax-- been wanting to try out Terminators but haven't gotten a chance. Each car I've put exhaust on, someones given me a free set of my mufflers so keeps my options limited.
As far as headers, for a cheap set, with reasonable quality, I'd go with Flowtechs. I have them on my '65 and they work well. Fit was fine too. Why wouldn't you go with Hooker's? (besides price)
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Fastback68
Gearhead Posts: 4169
From: Sucat, Paranaque, Philippines
Registered: Jul 99
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posted 11-13-2005 09:53 PM
I've never used Hookers, but lots of folks here have. My understanding is that there are the cheap 'n' cheerful Hookers, and then the Hooker Super Comps, which are superior in every way.
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 6384
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-13-2005 10:49 PM
What Car are you putting them on?? Size engine?? Heads?? Daily Driver?? It helps to know.. ------------------
Don
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Fastback Nation
Gearhead Posts: 130
From: San Diego, CA USA
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted 11-15-2005 12:08 AM
Hookers bad? Have never heard that one. I installed Hookers on my S-code 67. Even though I swapped in a bigger C6 (bigger than the 4sp), there were absolutely no fitment problems or places I had to dent in to clear that huge 390/C6 combo. Best fitting long tube headers I've used to date.
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bbjay351
Gearhead Posts: 306
From: DeSoto, Mo Us
Registered: May 2004
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posted 11-15-2005 02:25 AM
I've got a 69 mustang with hooker super comps. I love the headers until it comes time to pull them out for some reason. Any time I have to pull the tranny, I have to take a header out. This involves pulling a motor mount loose, jacking it up and pulling it out. But, I think just about any header for a 351C in my car would be that way. My next set will still come from hooker.
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buening
Gearhead Posts: 247
From: Decatur, IL
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 11-15-2005 08:27 AM
Perhaps this will help: http://www.stanginfo.com/engineopts/headeroptions_view.php
I've heard good things about Hookers and Ford Powertrain Applications but both aren't cheap but you get what you pay for.
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1970 Grabber Blue Mach 1 H-code
1970 Fastback
2003 Torch Red Mustang
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fastford34
Gearhead Posts: 1102
From: penna
Registered: May 2002
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posted 11-15-2005 09:12 AM
check out Summit Racing.
the Dynomax headers & mufflers work great for my cleveland. reasonably priced for the average street car.------------------
34 coupe powered by 351 c 4v
keith
it`s nice to be important but more IMPORTANT to be nice.
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mach1driver
Journeyman Posts: 94
From: charlotte nc
Registered: Aug 2004
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posted 11-15-2005 05:17 PM
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Originally posted by Big D:
What Car are you putting them on?? Size engine?? Heads?? Daily Driver?? It helps to know.. It is a 72 mach1 351c 2v, upgraded intake and carb, holly 4 barrel 600 CFM. ORiginal heads. I only drive it on nice weekennds. Thanks all!
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Big D
Gearhead Posts: 6384
From: WELLS, NEVADA USA
Registered: Nov 2000
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posted 11-15-2005 07:39 PM
One thing you could do is check with Alex "MONEYMAKER".. He can set you up with headers the work for your system..He's a proponate of Long Tube Headers.. He uses Hooker Super Comps on MoneyMaker and recommends them highly.. I believe he also sells FlowTechs for those of us that can't afford the Super Comps.. Good Luck.. ------------------
Don
6T6 Fastback
331 STROKER, T-5
Metallic Royal Blue & Silver
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sigtauenus
Gearhead Posts: 3406
From: Va Beach
Registered: Jun 2000
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posted 11-16-2005 08:16 AM
How do the the Hooker Super Comps or the Flowtechs compare to old fashioned Tri-Y's?
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Moneymaker
Administrator Posts: 28191
From: Lyons, IL, USA
Registered: May 99
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posted 11-16-2005 10:18 AM
Stock or nearly stock 289 go with Tri-Y's.
Cam and or head improvments, full length 4 tubes.------------------
Alex Denysenko
Co-Administrator and Moderator NHRA/IHRA/SRA member and licensed Superstock driver
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First NHRA & IHRA 289 automatic Superstock Mustang in the TENS 06-99
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Fleet of FoMoCo products including 88 ASC McLaren Mustang #28 The Barry of BarrysGrrl Quote #1: "I never met a magazine mechanic I liked."
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buening
Gearhead Posts: 247
From: Decatur, IL
Registered: Mar 2005
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posted 11-16-2005 12:05 PM
Are 351w full length headers different than the 289/302 ones? I'm in the market for a set of full lengths for my 70 351w and wouldn't mind the ceramic coating. Whats the price difference between the hookers and the flowtechs?------------------
1970 Grabber Blue Mach 1 H-code
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mustangboy
Gearhead Posts: 1198
From: Ont, Canada
Registered: Mar 2002
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posted 11-16-2005 12:42 PM
Yes the 351 headers are different due to its taller deck hieght.------------------
68 J-Code,Sprint,306 4 speed,4.11s 13.69@101...............
66 coupe 289 4 speed, 3.20 cruiser http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy.html http://mustangsandmore.50megs.com/MembersPics/mustangboy2.html
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J from VA
Journeyman Posts: 19
From: Virginia Beach, Virginia
Registered: May 2005
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posted 11-16-2005 08:14 PM
I have hooker comp. (not super comp) headers on my 65. I opted not pay 200-300 more for hooker to triple check their welds and tack the super comp label on. I would invest in the ceramic coating with whatever brand you choose. As for exhaust, I bought my dual exhaust system, complete with turbo muffs. for right around 100 bucks...that would be the summit kit. they sound decent, flow decent, and fit decent....total savings... between 200 and 1200 dollars (dynomax to borla)
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