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426 HEMI headers: Which brand? #983341
04/30/11 07:16 PM
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These headers are going on my first 426 (actually 472) HEMI. Alum MP heads, Stage V 2x4, .530 hyd cam street driven '71 Cuda.

I've used TTi's in the past and may end up doing the same but thought I'd look into options becuase of two concerns with TTi, price and comparable quality.

Last set of headers I bought last year went on my '69 1/2 RR with a 440 and were Doug's D452 ceramic coated headers. These fit excellent and make great power for a great price. The ceramic coatimng was at least as good if not better than the TTi as well.

The Hooker super comps look like a good deal but are 2 1/8" and not coated. I was looking for 2 1/4".

TIA

Re: 426 HEMI headers: Which brand? [Re: 808CUDA] #983342
04/30/11 07:19 PM
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if you run power steering don't use 2 1/4 headers. they all hit the power steering gear.
if you shim the gear up, along with the idler arm, they will clear. but you will be adding bump steer to your car.

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Re: 426 HEMI headers: Which brand? [Re: 808CUDA] #983343
04/30/11 07:24 PM
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Hooker Super Comps on my '68 RR Hemi 4speed. 438", big cam, pulls like crazy to 7,500, where I run out of stones and pull the handle for the next gear. 2.5" full exhaust. Sure doesn't feel like there's much if any restriction.
Laid them in before the motor, no fit problems, manual everything. A bit tinny from the primary segments until warm.
Coated after purchase, been in there since 1988, still look good, but the car's never been in the rain.

Re: 426 HEMI headers: Which brand? [Re: topside] #983344
04/30/11 07:53 PM
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very helpful insight guys.. Didn't know the 2 1/4" headers hit with PS. Hmmm.. I am running PS so I guess 2 1/8"...

Anyone else?

Re: 426 HEMI headers: Which brand? [Re: 808CUDA] #983345
04/30/11 08:41 PM
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I'm running TTI 2-1/4's on my B Body, we had to modify the pipes for clearance, especially at the steering gear & torsion bars.
Can't complain about the quality and finish but nearly everyone has encountered fitment issues with larger pipes. I believe it is just the way it is, they're BIG pipes and, as you will no doubt know, a Hemi has poofteenth of zero space in terms of available room.




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