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Best headers for the money? #1069392 09/04/11 10:47 PM 09/04/11 10:47 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,747 PA P plumcrazycuda OP top fuel
plumcrazycuda OP top fuel P Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,747 PA	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.

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: plumcrazycuda] #1069393 09/04/11 11:07 PM 09/04/11 11:07 PM
Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa 340SHORTY Truck Nut
340SHORTY Truck Nut Joined: Aug 2003 Posts: 12,291 Kent, Wa	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. I am truckless..

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: plumcrazycuda] #1069394 09/04/11 11:11 PM 09/04/11 11:11 PM
Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 81 Oklahoma City S Spraygoon member
Spraygoon member S Joined: Nov 2004 Posts: 81 Oklahoma City	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 Paul Reber

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: Spraygoon] #1069395 09/04/11 11:13 PM 09/04/11 11:13 PM
Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,894 Mira Loma, CA 69B3GT top fuel
69B3GT top fuel Joined: Oct 2008 Posts: 1,894 Mira Loma, CA	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

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: Spraygoon] #1069396 09/04/11 11:15 PM 09/04/11 11:15 PM
Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,141 Central NC gch master
gch master Joined: Mar 2005 Posts: 3,141 Central NC	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.

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: gch] #1069397 09/05/11 08:16 AM 09/05/11 08:16 AM
Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,337 the house on the left. C cogen80 master
cogen80 master C Joined: Nov 2007 Posts: 5,337 the house on the left.	for a small block.. dougs or tti no question.

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: cogen80] #1069398 09/05/11 08:57 AM 09/05/11 08:57 AM
Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,087 Elk Grove, Calif. B bigblock340power master
bigblock340power master B Joined: Aug 2004 Posts: 8,087 Elk Grove, Calif.	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. My

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: bigblock340power] #1069399 09/05/11 09:59 AM 09/05/11 09:59 AM
Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,849 F fullmetaljacket master
fullmetaljacket master F Joined: Feb 2003 Posts: 6,849	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.

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: fullmetaljacket] #1069400 09/05/11 12:09 PM 09/05/11 12:09 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,170 Westbury, NY B bumps440 super gas
bumps440 super gas B Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,170 Westbury, NY	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.

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: bumps440] #1069401 09/05/11 01:36 PM 09/05/11 01:36 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,883 Northern OH R rapom top fuel
rapom top fuel R Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 1,883 Northern OH	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.

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: rapom] #1069402 09/05/11 04:24 PM 09/05/11 04:24 PM
Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,012 indiana M mcmopars super stock
mcmopars super stock M Joined: Feb 2004 Posts: 1,012 indiana	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

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: plumcrazycuda] #1069403 09/05/11 04:26 PM 09/05/11 04:26 PM
Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 768 Maryville tn 67coronetman super stock
67coronetman super stock Joined: Jun 2008 Posts: 768 Maryville tn	TTI Period.!!!!!!!! i have them in my 66 satellite and was blown away at how easy they went in & fit was great.! Old car are me......

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: 67coronetman] #1069404 09/05/11 07:14 PM 09/05/11 07:14 PM
Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio fourgearsavoy I Live Here
fourgearsavoy I Live Here Joined: Dec 2004 Posts: 10,552 Rittman Ohio	Doug's look and fit great and cost a few hundred less than TTI Gus 6812258-burnoutpicturegus.JPG (41 downloads) 64 Plymouth Savoy 493 Indy EZ's by Nick at Compu-Flow 5-Speed Richmond faceplate Liberty box Dana 60

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: 340SHORTY] #1069405 09/05/11 07:38 PM 09/05/11 07:38 PM
Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation dOrk ! The village idiot's idiot
dOrk ! The village idiot's idiot Joined: Jul 2008 Posts: 30,424 Florida STAYcation	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?

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: fourgearsavoy] #1069406 09/05/11 09:28 PM 09/05/11 09:28 PM
Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,747 PA P plumcrazycuda OP top fuel
plumcrazycuda OP top fuel P Joined: Dec 2003 Posts: 1,747 PA	I am thinking Doug's or TTI. If Doug's are good I may go with them,and save some money.

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: plumcrazycuda] #1069407 09/06/11 01:18 AM 09/06/11 01:18 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md 3 383man Too Many Posts
383man Too Many Posts 3 Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 27,421 Balt. Md	I have never used Dougs so I cant speak for them but I really like my TTI's. Thick flange and never leaks. Ron

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: 383man] #1069408 09/06/11 01:26 AM 09/06/11 01:26 AM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA A12 Too Many Posts
A12 Too Many Posts Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 21,507 N.E. OHIO, USA	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.

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: A12] #1069409 09/06/11 01:26 PM 09/06/11 01:26 PM
Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis HemiRick master
HemiRick master Joined: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,848 Memphis	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. Take care, Rick 68 Coronet R/T 440 & 68 Charger 528 Hemi,and 5 Challengers! 6 cyl, 318, 360, 383, 451

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: A12] #1069410 09/06/11 01:55 PM 09/06/11 01:55 PM
Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,170 Westbury, NY B bumps440 super gas
bumps440 super gas B Joined: Oct 2003 Posts: 1,170 Westbury, NY	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.

Re: Best headers for the money? [Re: plumcrazycuda] #1069411 09/06/11 03:22 PM 09/06/11 03:22 PM
Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,366 Cleveland, Ohio northcoastmopar master
northcoastmopar master Joined: Jan 2003 Posts: 4,366 Cleveland, Ohio	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.

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