Hooker LT install a sucess (somewhat)
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Hooker LT install a sucess (somewhat) I installed my Hooker Long Tubes today, with the help of some friends. The install went fairly smoothly. Total time was about 8 hours. My main point for posting this is I have a bone to pick with the bolts (and washers) Hooker sent me. I mangaed to partially strip 4 holes in my heads because of those things. However, I used some of the stock bolts (because I was short 6), and they were PERFECTLY FINE. Fortunatley, the holes that were partially striped I put the factory bolts back in, and they seemed to have enough thread. I'm considering using some rethreaded on them (although I have no header leaks). BTW, the locking washers they send are the ONE SIZE TOO BIG. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Roll Eyes]" src="images/icons/rolleyes.gif" /> . My Jet-Hot coated ypipe will arrive Monday (i'll post some pics), and will install it then. I'm having fun driving around open Headers. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" /> Its friggin loud! So i'm happy they are on, jet dissapointed in some of the hardware Hooker sent me.
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Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Macomb, MI
Re: Hooker LT install a sucess (somewhat) Ya, I stripped the first few threads on a couple holes also. Trashed the hooker bolts and reused the GM. Their placement of the driver side O2 bung needs to be re-engineered also. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Eek!]" src="gr_eek2.gif" />
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From: Malden, MA
Re: Hooker LT install a sucess (somewhat) We got my Hookers in on Sat with the coated ORY. Was'nt too bad. The fit was awesome and it sounds great through a FM catback. I used new GM gaskets and Stage 8 bolts. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Cool]" src="gr_images/icons/cool.gif" />
Re: Hooker LT install a sucess (somewhat) I love the Hooker Headers, but those bolts are too short and those gaskets are crap. However, the driver side O2 sensor on the drivers side is a real pain in the ***. You have to notch out the heat shield to clear the wires, then worry about chaffing. Use some loom wrap on the wires to keep them safe. I love the headers, but Hooker needs to deal with some of the bullshit that is going on with the kits. I never got any extensions for my sensors, and my friend didnt get any instructions (bolts & gaskets either) with his kit. But despite that fact, I still rave about these headers!
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From: las vegas, nev
Re: Hooker LT install a sucess (somewhat) it seems a lot of people arent getting the extensions. ive read 3 or 4 posts about it allready <img border="0" title="" alt="[Confused]" src="images/icons/confused.gif" />
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