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Which headers?

Old Nov 1, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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I've shopped around and price for headers and y-pipe are about the same. I'm curious which are better quality, fitment.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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I have Hookers fit nice no leakage at head, ceramic coated look nice.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 02:26 PM
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i say pacesetter ceramic coated cheap, performe nice, and slip in like butter...
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 08:26 PM
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kooks and qtp are almost the same, just find one that is at the best price.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 08:27 PM
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Are you looking for a stepped header? If so Kooks is the way as well. I have FLP's, but looks like you are dead set on one or the other. get your checkbook ready!$$$$
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 09:11 PM
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I like my Mac's . Great bang for the buck.
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 09:27 PM
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Stainless Works
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Old Nov 1, 2005 | 09:32 PM
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do all headers require engine removal? i had a old f250 (79) w/a 400 in it that i changed w/o, i guess not quite as full of an engine bay though LOL
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I love how you only made a poll for Kooks and QTP yet alot of people are voting for other brands

I vote Kooks. They just have a great reputation for quality and fitment.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 05:47 AM
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True, yet people seem to only be selecting Kooks on the poll option too.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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whats the deal with the qtp headers do they not fit well or something, i heard they are really good headers?
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 01:06 PM
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qtp is a great header, the y-pipe doesn't have much clearance on a lowered car.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 02:31 PM
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I have slp LT's they hang like an old ladies *****, but I have had no problems.
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Kooks without any questions. I have used Macs and hooker before and this time I went with kooks. I will never go back to anything else, even if I have to pay 3 times as much for them then others, would do it. The fitment is unbelievable and the quality is second to none. I only had to lift the driver’s side engine about 6 inches to get them in and the passenger side went right in without any problems, both going from the bottom of course. Go wit kooks and you won’t regret it, if not, you will hate yourself for trying to save a few bucks, and I know I did!!
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 02:59 PM
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Out of the 2, I would say Kooks. But, I have Pacesetters and love 'em.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 03:11 PM
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I have QTP and I love them make good power and no leak hear. But I never experienced hooks but both seems good. Voted QTP
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by orangeapeel
Are you looking for a stepped header?
Well right now the motor is pretty much stock. Will stepped header be fine for a stock motor if I'm planing for more cubes later? Or will it just be a waste of money?


As far as what headers vote for I don't if it's Hookers, SLP, Pacesetter, just as long as they tell me why. I just had a baby and the thought of selling her has crossed my mind a few times but everytime I drive it (which is very limited lately) i change my mind. So I want to get something for it so we can bond again!!!
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 07:09 PM
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Kooks if it is lowered, otherwise it doesn't really make a difference.
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 09:19 PM
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Originally Posted by SmokeShow99SS
....I just had a baby and the thought of selling her has crossed my mind a few times....
NOw that's what I call dedication!
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Old Nov 2, 2005 | 11:20 PM
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haha, you mean the car, not the kid i hope!
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