Posted By: Cuda67
Hemi headers? - 09/18/12 07:18 PM
I have a 65 Coronet 500 with a 472 HEMI. It has a stock exhaust system. Plenty of kinks. What kind of heafers would gain the most HP. I will also be going to a 3" Mandrel bent system. The engine was on a dyno and made 650hp and 620 torque. If that helps.
Thanks for any help.
Posted By: topside
Re: Hemi headers? - 09/18/12 07:32 PM
I don't think there's a huge variety to choose from. Look at Hooker, Hedman, and maybe Doug's or Doug Thorley (separate companies) have something. I have Hookers on my Hemi Roadrunner; they're segmented (tubes slip together), so they make a little racket until warm and the left side blocks the starter in and is close enough to warrant a heat blanket on the starter.
Posted By: Cuda67
Re: Hemi headers? - 09/18/12 07:39 PM
What about TTI? I had a set on a 67 Cuda 383 and the y fit very nice?
I heard that TTI didn't make as muchpower as the rest.
Thanks for the reply.
Posted By: Sunroofcuda
Re: Hemi headers? - 09/19/12 12:10 AM
I hate headers. How about having your manifolds Extrude Honed?
Posted By: Lee446
Re: Hemi headers? - 09/19/12 12:17 AM
I run the TTI 2-1/8 primary tubes on my 528 Hemi in a 69 Sat. Perfect fit, easiest headers I have ever put on. No dents or dings. Some may recommend 2-1/4, but if you are running full 3" exhaust, 2-1/8 is plenty. I will never buy Hooker again, their quality has sucked for years.
Posted By: DaveRS23
Re: Hemi headers? - 09/19/12 01:04 AM
I agree, Hookers suck. Nothing but trouble out of them. I am so disappointed.
I have TTI on my car.65 Coronet 528,fit is good no complaints.
Posted By: HEMIDOG 70
Re: Hemi headers? - 09/19/12 01:40 AM
2-1/8 tti's and 3" tti exhaust on my 528 hemi in a 70 challenger here. Everything fit great.
Posted By: RUNCHARGER
Re: Hemi headers? - 09/19/12 02:12 AM
Hooker's jig is fragged and the ports are all over the place so they have no chance but to leak. If you are going to run it corked up I recommend the best stock exhaust manifolds ever put on a car, you'll gain torque and not lose much topend.
Sheldon
I just install the motor and trans into my 65 coronet.
We used the TTI 2 1/8th and they fit like a glove.
That would be my suggestion.
Posted By: SSAAHemiFan
Re: Hemi headers? - 10/09/12 12:51 AM
Dawson Headers used to make VERY nice early B-Body Hemi headers.
Don't know if they are still available.