Re: [Chevelle-list] Headers suggestions

2005-01-17 Thread Bad66Chevelle454
Mark, I have a 66 with a 4spd and a 454. I have Hooker Super Comp headers, and no dings, and they fit really well. The are pretty close to the steering column, but they dont hit it at all.   -Tim

RE: [Chevelle-list] Headers suggestions

2005-01-17 Thread Bill Vander Werf
I have 2” Hooker Super Comps on my 71 with no dinging. I hate dings. My motor isn’t stock though and I race it. Since you have a stock engine I would suggest you buy the 1 7/8” tube Super Comps. The smaller tube headers provide more bottom end performance and that is what you need most in a

RE: [Chevelle-list] Headers suggestions

2005-01-17 Thread Jack Thorpe
Hookers will fit the big block just fine. I have 2 inch on mine, no problem.     - Original Message - From: To: Chevelle-list@chevelles.net (Chevelle list Post) Sent: 1/17/2005 3:44:56 PM Subject: [Chevelle-list] Headers suggestions I have a 66 with the stock 396, 325 hp, 4 sp . I w

Re: [Chevelle-list] Headers suggestions

2005-01-17 Thread Clint Hooper
I've run Hooker Comps in the past but won't do so,again. Too many little things I don't like about them. Just my opinion,though. You might check out Hedman or Sanderson for some smaller tube headers for that 396". Clint HooperH&H Custom,owner1969 El Camino ProTourerhttp://dalesplace.com/misc/

Re: [Chevelle-list] Headers suggestions

2005-01-17 Thread 65ss.com
I have not had a set of headers that I did not HAVE to ding.  I have a '65 with a 502 in it, and 2" primaries and had to persuade (with a hammer, and piece of wood) them in.  Buy the uncoated, beat em up a bit then have them coated.  You do not lose performance by dinging them up.  It genera