30th6

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i agree thats how my hookers looked on my lt1 car they worked great.

Justus67

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^^^ He knows what he's talking about. I thought they would leak myself, but after some research and shopping around for new headers myself some do come that way. I say put them on and if they leak send them back. The bung thing is kinda strange though. Every set of headers I've ever owned the bung was on the inside.

brandon_01_ta

well it seems like there are mixed feelings on how the flanges look and if they will seal properly or not... and i appreciate all the info.
can somebody comment on the o2 bung being on the outter part of the collector.... every pic i've ever seen on here of a header install the o2 sensors connect to the inner part of the collectors... on these, the bung on the drivers side is on the inner part but the bung on the passenger side is on the outter part of the collector.... you guys with hookers, are yours like that??

99345hp

^^^^ He is right, most headers are manufactured this way, and will actually seal better than a header with a completely flat flange. This design will compress the raised area around the ports against the gasket. With a flat flange it will compress more at the bolts then around the ports.

Maybe some people should learn a little more about cars before saying something looks like ****, and they should send it back. When I build headers at work the flanges look just like that. I fully tig weld the headers together, run a large bead on the inside of the flange, then mill everything flat. That will also take out any warping that could have happened while welding.

brandon_01_ta

that's exactly what the mechanic told me that i talked to.... a few ppl said i was dumb for listening to him but he's an excellent mechanic and has a ton of experience......... any input on the location of the passenger side o2 bung?

LT1Formula007

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I have had 4 sets of headers, and all of which had the o2's on the inside of the headers. IMO, Either Hooker makes them that way (b/c I have never had hooker Headers) or that was just a mistake. I'd call Hooker and ask.

As for the Primaries at the Flanges, All 3 of my Pacesetter headers were that way, and even the set I have now are that way. As long as the headers are "true" all the way across, They'll seal just fine! You can check them with a runout gauge or a Flat piece of steel. Like a Ruler or Yard stick. Just use the edge of it and make sure it's straight and has less than .010" (I think it is) of warpage... Either way, as long as the gasket can seal against the header and head and compress a little, you'll be fine!

Good Luck!! And I would not have a problem running them on my car as long as they were true all the way across!

Just my .02!

James

Raptor_WS6

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the bung is like that on my hookers to, they are made this way... why, i dont know, but it doesnt hurt it either way, just slap them on

mike135531bubba

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nothing wrong with those headers. my hooker lt's looked just like that. use new gm gaskets and you won't have any problems with any exhaust leaks.

mike135531bubba

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also, there's no problem with the o2 bungs welded on the outside of the collector, they should have supplied you with o2 extensions.

don't listen to everything you read on here, you're mechanic is right, install them already

MrElectric03

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They look fine to me, thats how the hookers were for my 68 Firebird. The flanges dont have to be flat, the tubes extend past the flanges so that when you tighten the bolts it puts more pressure against the gasket sealing area. If it were completely flat it would spread the torque out and would have less pressure on the gasket. If they are installed correctly and torqued evenly as headers should be, they will not leak.

EDIT: Pretty much what 99345hp said

brandon_01_ta

well i called the ws6store today and they said they were shipped directly from hooker and that they have never had any issues with them... but they would be more than happy to replace them if i wasnt happy... they have excellent customer service..
but after some of the past few responses i think i am going to go ahead and have them put on.... just need to know if i should use the stock gaskets or buy new gm gaskets... and if i get new gm gaskets where can i pick some of those up at?

also, the guy at ws6store said if i did decide to send them back i could order another set of hookers or i could get the jet-hot headers... what should i do?

SOMbitch

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GM MLS gaskets from your local dealership will be $20 or so... My ARH loooked like this....

lemons12

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Use factory gaskets.

blackls1ta00

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again too my hookers looked the same way,and they have never leaked with gm gaskets,go with them i say man they are good headers.

VIPRETR2

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Amen.

kmracer

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they're fine. where does exhaust come out people? where is there pressure?

oh. thats right. AT THE PRIMARY. it'll seal up nice and tight there, nothing else matters.

Mark_O

Mine looked worse than that, the jet hot coating even coagulated on the bolt holes (manifold side) and they sealed up just fine with the gaskets that were included (actually Hooker forgot to put the gaskets and 02 extensions in the box but they did send them to me no problems). I'm happy as can be with my Hooker 2468-2HKR Longtubes and custom 3" exhaust. See my Garage for a pic of the exhaust system.

Hard Core Z28

Where do ya think hooker headers are made now. In mexico

smok'nZ

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when i bought some new hooker 1 7/8" the flangles did NOT look like that at all id return those in a new york minute

mike135531bubba

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you can buy some new exhaust gaskets at thunderracing.com...some people re-use their old gaskets but it's up to you. i'd use new ones personally.