Best headers for the money?

Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 02:47 AM

This is for my blue 73 Barracuda 318 but will someday have my 340 in it. What header would you go with and why. I was thinking about a set of TTI but they are a little pricey but may be worth it.

Posted By: 340SHORTY

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 03:07 AM

Hedmans are the first ones that I would go with...
To many horror stories about Flowtec the ones that Summit and Jegs carry that have their brand on.
I just bought a set of Hookers for my 81 Dually from Advance Auto.
Their price was better than Summits when you use their discount codes.
I got the headers, clamps and hangers for less than a set f Hedmans were through Summit.
I agree TTIs are nice but priced out of sight.

Posted By: Spraygoon

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 03:11 AM

I have always judged a header by the thickness of the mounting flange and the quality of the welds. I have had a set of Hooker Super Comps that were coated when new, they still seal great and look good. My 2 cents

Posted By: 69B3GT

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 03:13 AM

We put TTI's on my moms 67 barracuda. Great fit, dont leak, and they make the car look nice

We got them for 350, they had been used but not much and looked new....definatly one of the better things my parents have bought for the car

Posted By: gch

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 03:15 AM

Had good luck with Hooker comp and super comp headers.Factory ceramic coating did'nt last for me.
My TTi's are great.Probably outlast the engine.

I would consider a set of Doug Thorley headers for your application.

Posted By: cogen80

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 12:16 PM

for a small block.. dougs or tti no question.

Posted By: bigblock340power

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 12:57 PM

I bought a set of Hooker super comps. (just black painted) years ago for my 416 stroker. Had them Titanium coated. I did the Titanium 'cause now they don't look like every other header out there (I am always getting comments on them, yes good comments!). Strong as nails, look fantastic, and do everything I want in a header. Haven't had one issue with them in all these years. For the money, they do me fine.
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Posted By: fullmetaljacket

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 01:59 PM

Hooker Super comps all the way.
Never Hedmans! not a good fit as well as customer service.
If you are game for custom pieces then look no further then Kooks customs. Works of art.

Posted By: bumps440

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 04:09 PM

I like Hooker Supercomps my self. They are not cheap though. I have a set of adjustables in my car that are older than dirt and still going.
Rersonally I fail to see what everyone likes about TTIs. yea they might fit well, but their lengths are all over the place. Not the best for MAX power.

Posted By: rapom

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 05:36 PM

I've had good luck with Summits brand. Cheap, no clearance issues with starter, PS, and steering column linkage. Cons. Have to run steering linkage through the driver's side. Does hang a bit low if you are planning to lower your car I wouldn't buy them. I sandblasted mine and repainted with high temp paint and its been holding up great.

Posted By: mcmopars

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 08:24 PM

the best header for the money is the best header you can afford.iff all you have is $200.00 you get that header.if you can afford the tti by all means get them.they are the best mopar header out there,for a street driven car

Posted By: 67coronetman

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 08:26 PM

TTI Period.!!!!!!!! i have them in my 66 satellite and was blown away at how easy they went in & fit was great.!

Posted By: fourgearsavoy

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 11:14 PM

Doug's look and fit great and cost a few hundred less than TTI

Gus

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Posted By: dOc …

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/05/11 11:38 PM

Quote:

I just bought a set of Hookers for my 81 Dually from Advance Auto.
Their price was better than Summits when you use their discount codes.
I got the headers, clamps and hangers for less than a set f Hedmans were through Summit.
I agree TTIs are nice but priced out of sight.

What are these codes ...and what was the final price?

Posted By: plumcrazycuda

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/06/11 01:28 AM

I am thinking Doug's or TTI. If Doug's are good I may go with them,and save some money.

Posted By: 383man

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/06/11 05:18 AM

I have never used Dougs so I cant speak for them but I really like my TTI's. Thick flange and never leaks. Ron

Posted By: A12

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/06/11 05:26 AM

Does (Jere) Stahl still make headers? If so he by far has the best "real world performance" headers or should I say "head on his shoulders" when it comes to making headers.

Posted By: HemiRick

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/06/11 05:26 PM

I have a set of Dougs headers on a Ford I own. They look and feel like they were made by TTI and cost losts less.

Posted By: bumps440

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/06/11 05:55 PM

Quote:

Does (Jere) Stahl still make headers? If so he by far has the best "real world performance" headers or should I saw "head on his shoulders" when it comes to making headers.

Yes Jere Stahl is still in the header business and probably still makes the best headers.

Posted By: northcoastmopar

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/06/11 07:22 PM

Quote:

I am thinking Doug's or TTI. If Doug's are good I may go with them,and save some money.

My Doug's fit well but the ceramic coat started rusting within a couple years. This was in a car that is always stored indoors and lightly driven.

Posted By: 360view

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/06/11 08:40 PM

Besides
initial purchase price,
fit, finish
and long term corrosion resistance
wouldn't the
design difference
between
4 into 1
and 'Tri-Y' 4 into 2 into 1
factor into value?

Mazda's new SkyActiv engine's press releases
make a big deal out of their new
4 into 2 into 1 header.

It is worth noting that the original MP Magnum V8 headers were Tri-Y

There have been tests where the Tri-Y design showed advantages:

http://www.circletrack.com/enginetech/ctrp_0806_exhaust_header_dyno_test/index.html

some designers really believe in that layout:

http://www.popularhotrodding.com/tech/0310phr_jack_burns_exhaust_manifold_header_tech/index.html

Is it worth paying 20% more in initial purchase price,
to get 2% higher torque?

How do you personally
trade off purchase price
versus
percent torque gain?

What should one pay for 1% more performance?

Posted By: johnscudashop

Re: Best headers for the money? - 09/06/11 09:25 PM

another vote for TTI

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