I went a different route for my headers with the recommendation from my cousin who had used them on 383 647hp with great results.
Sanderson Headers. I had clearance problems with the header that were on the car when I bought it. They were too close to the steering column and the frame causing rubbing and contact during driving not to mention a nightmare to remove and install them. With the Sanderson I definitely noticed a performance difference the first time I drove the car, and I now have easy access to the plugs and all kinds of room between the steering column and the frame. One thing they provide is very easy removal and installation. I bought them coated and they look great. They are very expensive though maybe two to three time that of Hooker. Chuck 70 Chevelle Malibu Glen Ellyn, IL. -----Original Message----- From: Ron Sparks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 6:39 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Headers About two years, so that probably not long enough to tell anytihng (not like I run around in a weather much with it).. But I bought them from a guy that dig the ceramic coating, so Hooker did not coat them. They look like they will hold up fine, but time will tell. Oh, one thing on fit for my car - I also had to dimple one tube for steering clearance. Ron -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Mascheck Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 2:36 PM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Headers Ron, How long have you had the ceramic Hookers? Any rust yet?? It surprised me when the Hooker Rep told they would rust! I'm sure under very adverse conditions...but he told me up front!! Dan -----Original Message----- From: Ron Sparks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 23, 2005 10:49 AM To: 'The Chevelle Mailing List' Subject: RE: [Chevelle-list] Headers I've got coated Hookers on my 454 in the '66 and am fairly happy with them. I do think they hang a little low, but I have never dragged them, so I'm probably ok. Putting some Hotchkis springs up front today and I'm going to take some careful measurements.... -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dan Mascheck Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 6:30 PM To: [email protected] Subject: [Chevelle-list] Headers I'm getting ready to buy new headers for my 72 Chevelle SS. I'm running a 454 with 8-71 blower. What do you recommend...Hedman....Hooker...Dynamax???? I will get ceramic coated. Dan -----Original Message----- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 21, 2005 4:24 PM To: [email protected] Subject: Chevelle-list Digest, Vol 21, Issue 50 Send Chevelle-list mailing list submissions to [email protected] To subscribe or unsubscribe via the World Wide Web, visit http://chevelles.net/mailman/listinfo/chevelle-list_chevelles.net or, via email, send a message with subject or body 'help' to [EMAIL PROTECTED] You can reach the person managing the list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] When replying, please edit your Subject line so it is more specific than "Re: Contents of Chevelle-list digest..."
