Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers
11-17-2002, 08:19 PM
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers I've ran alot of headers on different cars. I was the 3rd person to get the Hooker LT's early this year, and they have no quality control issues. I love them, as do most. Any product will have a bad batch, don't slam Hooker. I thank them for finally giving us a LT header that didn't cost $1200. And doesn't bang or scrape. I do think Jet Hot will give them a run for their money, they sound good.
11-18-2002, 12:45 AM
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by PewterEllis1:
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TA_2001:
[QB]Im glad there is another header around..
hooker had quality issues.. many of them,
but still headers are like a fad around
here.. nobody cares to do the research,
just follow the leader off the cliff like
lemmings.. or microsoft .
/QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's an off the wall statement. I did much research before I bought my Hookers, I don't follow anyone. Quality issues? My Hookers are perfect. The only problem I had (driver side O2 location) was fixed in 2 minutes with a pair of tin snips, cutting a small square from the heatshield. It was a very good investment. I gained 24hp on my stock engine (back to back dynos). My car is lowered and the y-pipe has never banged, or scraped like SLP's do. That would be a major issue to me, and why I didn't get SLP's. Cause I researched first <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm glad your Hookers were perfect as mine were not perfect nor even usable as is. TA_2001 is dead on about the Hookers quality issues.
https://ls1tech.com/ubb/ultimatebb.p...=004744#000004
I like the design of the Hookers better so the money isn't really the issue. However, the quality of the set of Hookers I got sucked!
Primaries needed slag ground down inside primary where joined to the flange.
Flange surfaces needed filing to make to smooth it out in a few places.
O2 bung welded in the wrong place. Have to grind out the metal because it's misaligned or the O2 sensor won't be in the exhaust stream. Well actually it's so badly aligned the O2 couldn't be screwed all the way in as 2/3 of the hole was covered.
1/4 inch gap that wasn't welded. Gap was so bad you could blow compressed air thru it!
Natually, all this repair work has ruined the coating in a few spots. If anyone is considering buying a set of Hookers, I suggest get the headers uncoated and clean this stuff up then send them back and get them coated.
Do yourself a favor if you want a header with a similar design to the Hooker and try the Jet Hot's instead as I don't think it's possible for the Jet Hot Headers to have worse quailty than the Hookers overall.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by TA_2001:
[QB]Im glad there is another header around..
hooker had quality issues.. many of them,
but still headers are like a fad around
here.. nobody cares to do the research,
just follow the leader off the cliff like
lemmings.. or microsoft .
/QB]</font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's an off the wall statement. I did much research before I bought my Hookers, I don't follow anyone. Quality issues? My Hookers are perfect. The only problem I had (driver side O2 location) was fixed in 2 minutes with a pair of tin snips, cutting a small square from the heatshield. It was a very good investment. I gained 24hp on my stock engine (back to back dynos). My car is lowered and the y-pipe has never banged, or scraped like SLP's do. That would be a major issue to me, and why I didn't get SLP's. Cause I researched first <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" /> </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I'm glad your Hookers were perfect as mine were not perfect nor even usable as is. TA_2001 is dead on about the Hookers quality issues.
https://ls1tech.com/ubb/ultimatebb.p...=004744#000004
I like the design of the Hookers better so the money isn't really the issue. However, the quality of the set of Hookers I got sucked!
Primaries needed slag ground down inside primary where joined to the flange.
Flange surfaces needed filing to make to smooth it out in a few places.
O2 bung welded in the wrong place. Have to grind out the metal because it's misaligned or the O2 sensor won't be in the exhaust stream. Well actually it's so badly aligned the O2 couldn't be screwed all the way in as 2/3 of the hole was covered.
1/4 inch gap that wasn't welded. Gap was so bad you could blow compressed air thru it!
Natually, all this repair work has ruined the coating in a few spots. If anyone is considering buying a set of Hookers, I suggest get the headers uncoated and clean this stuff up then send them back and get them coated.
Do yourself a favor if you want a header with a similar design to the Hooker and try the Jet Hot's instead as I don't think it's possible for the Jet Hot Headers to have worse quailty than the Hookers overall.
11-18-2002, 10:39 AM
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers FYI, I posted in the sponsor section that we are now running a GP for our LS1 headers. Check it out. If you have any questions drop me a line or call me at 800-432-3379 x112.
11-18-2002, 10:58 AM
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers I just received the FLP headers i purchased last week. Although they are very pricey ($1,100) the quality is outstanding. The weilds are perfect, the construction is rugid and the finish is perfect. Even the cats and coated y-pipe are first rate.
...will let you know more after they are installed....
...agree with everyone here that prices are comming down....now only if producers of stroker cranks would get the message...
...will let you know more after they are installed....
...agree with everyone here that prices are comming down....now only if producers of stroker cranks would get the message...
11-18-2002, 03:20 PM
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers I cant complain about my Hooker L/Ts. The placement of the O2s could be better but they went in flawlessly and the work like a charm.The price is what got me i can afford $1500 for headers, and I can put cats in later.FWIT <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers No they dont offer a Y pipe with cats yet.
I ordered my headers today. They said they should be sent otu by the end of the week. i can't wait!
I ordered my headers today. They said they should be sent otu by the end of the week. i can't wait!
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers what Y do you all recommend with these? Any info appreciated!
<small>[ November 18, 2002, 06:39 PM: Message edited by: jtss ]</small>
<small>[ November 18, 2002, 06:39 PM: Message edited by: jtss ]</small>
11-18-2002, 10:19 PM
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by PewterEllis1:
<strong>But, why did you buy them if you believed the quality was so bad? I had Macs before my Hookers. Now that was bad quality. Those things were horrible.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">At the time of purchase, I didn't have a concern with Hooker's quality. My issue with Hooker is a direct result of the product I was sent.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Cody Brooks:
<strong>i have yet to have seen any hoooker headers that where as bad as some people say they are. if they are that bad call hooker and tell them that you got a bad set tell them whats wrong and see if they don't send you a new set. when you mass produce any product you will have some things like that happen. tell them that you think your set is bad see what they'll do. if not then clean them up yourself its not too hard to do if you have some tools and time. hookers are really good headers they have a great design. they may have some minor quality issues but keep in mind what the options where when they came out, i mean the others had issues too. jet hot is smart to copy the hooker design because it is a good design they just improved it in many good ways.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well you've not seen mine now have you? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I would send them back but as mentioned earlier the problems were found just before my heads and cam install date. The headers have been repaired. The big issue to me was having to have 1/4 inch spot welded because Hooker missed it. I agree the design is good, that's the reason I got them in the first place.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 11 Bravo:
<strong>I've ran alot of headers on different cars. I was the 3rd person to get the Hooker LT's early this year, </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's nice. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
and they have no quality control issues.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
I'm happy for you, that you got GOOD Hookers without issues. I have BAD Hookers with several quality issues.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
I love them, as do most.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ok that's your call.
I like the design and think they will work well with my set up. However, I'm stating facts about my Hookers. I'm objective, just because I bought Hookers doesn't make the Hooker header, the best header or sacred in my mind. My set had problems. I don't like the quality of what I got.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Any product will have a bad batch, don't slam Hooker.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My comments are all based the problems my set have. Not really a slam just the truth about the poor quality of my Hookers.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
I thank them for finally giving us a LT header that didn't cost $1200. And doesn't bang or scrape. I do think Jet Hot will give them a run for their money, they sound good.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Agreed. However, going forward I'd get Jet-Hot's or FLP's, I would not buy Hookers LS1 headers again based on my experience with Hooker's product.
I intended for my comments about my Hookers to Encourage folks to give the Jet-Hot's a try.
<img border="0" alt="[angel]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_angel.gif" />
<strong>But, why did you buy them if you believed the quality was so bad? I had Macs before my Hookers. Now that was bad quality. Those things were horrible.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">At the time of purchase, I didn't have a concern with Hooker's quality. My issue with Hooker is a direct result of the product I was sent.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by Cody Brooks:
<strong>i have yet to have seen any hoooker headers that where as bad as some people say they are. if they are that bad call hooker and tell them that you got a bad set tell them whats wrong and see if they don't send you a new set. when you mass produce any product you will have some things like that happen. tell them that you think your set is bad see what they'll do. if not then clean them up yourself its not too hard to do if you have some tools and time. hookers are really good headers they have a great design. they may have some minor quality issues but keep in mind what the options where when they came out, i mean the others had issues too. jet hot is smart to copy the hooker design because it is a good design they just improved it in many good ways.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Well you've not seen mine now have you? <img border="0" title="" alt="[Wink]" src="gr_images/icons/wink.gif" />
I would send them back but as mentioned earlier the problems were found just before my heads and cam install date. The headers have been repaired. The big issue to me was having to have 1/4 inch spot welded because Hooker missed it. I agree the design is good, that's the reason I got them in the first place.
</font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by 11 Bravo:
<strong>I've ran alot of headers on different cars. I was the 3rd person to get the Hooker LT's early this year, </strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">That's nice. <img border="0" title="" alt="[Smile]" src="gr_stretch.gif" />
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
and they have no quality control issues.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif"><img border="0" alt="[jester]" title="" src="graemlins/gr_jest.gif" />
I'm happy for you, that you got GOOD Hookers without issues. I have BAD Hookers with several quality issues.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
I love them, as do most.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Ok that's your call.
I like the design and think they will work well with my set up. However, I'm stating facts about my Hookers. I'm objective, just because I bought Hookers doesn't make the Hooker header, the best header or sacred in my mind. My set had problems. I don't like the quality of what I got.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
Any product will have a bad batch, don't slam Hooker.
</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">My comments are all based the problems my set have. Not really a slam just the truth about the poor quality of my Hookers.
<strong> </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">
I thank them for finally giving us a LT header that didn't cost $1200. And doesn't bang or scrape. I do think Jet Hot will give them a run for their money, they sound good.</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Agreed. However, going forward I'd get Jet-Hot's or FLP's, I would not buy Hookers LS1 headers again based on my experience with Hooker's product.
I intended for my comments about my Hookers to Encourage folks to give the Jet-Hot's a try.
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11-28-2002, 02:43 AM
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers I posted pics of these headers in the GP/Sponsor section that Todd was kind enough to send me. I also placed my split payment order & can't wait for my headers to arrive. I'm also glad to hear that they improved clearance after I ordered. So for the deal just gets better. Only way I see this deal getting better is if they came with Fel-Pro gaskets <img border="0" title="" alt="[Big Grin]" src="gr_grin.gif" />
A big thanks to Todd & all those that are trying to listen to the customer & build a product that will fit our needs!
As for the Hookers, I hear they are imported from Mexico. I'll spend my $$ on USA made products any chance I get when there is no major price difference.....
A big thanks to Todd & all those that are trying to listen to the customer & build a product that will fit our needs!
As for the Hookers, I hear they are imported from Mexico. I'll spend my $$ on USA made products any chance I get when there is no major price difference.....
11-30-2002, 01:04 AM
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Re: Jet Hot is now selling their own design LS1 headers </font><blockquote><font size="1" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">quote:</font><hr /><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">Originally posted by jtss:
<strong>what Y do you all recommend with these? Any info appreciated!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have the Mufflex Y pipe. Quality is good but fitment had issues.
It was bent wrong on the passengers side. One part was also rotated a few degrees more than it should have been. My installer, had to cut apart the new $285 Mufflex Y pipe fix the problems and weld it back together. The person doing the install had extensive experience. He had built headers from scratch and fabricated Y pipe set ups for LS1 cars before etc.
However, since it's fixed most people are impressed by the way the Mufflex looks. Fixed it fit's very nice tucks in tight and doesn't rattle. My pipe may have been the exception.
In any case, if you can get in on a GP for the Mufflex for like $245 or so I'd think about it.
<strong>what Y do you all recommend with these? Any info appreciated!</strong></font><hr /></blockquote><font size="2" face="Verdana, Helvetica, sans-serif">I have the Mufflex Y pipe. Quality is good but fitment had issues.
It was bent wrong on the passengers side. One part was also rotated a few degrees more than it should have been. My installer, had to cut apart the new $285 Mufflex Y pipe fix the problems and weld it back together. The person doing the install had extensive experience. He had built headers from scratch and fabricated Y pipe set ups for LS1 cars before etc.
However, since it's fixed most people are impressed by the way the Mufflex looks. Fixed it fit's very nice tucks in tight and doesn't rattle. My pipe may have been the exception.
In any case, if you can get in on a GP for the Mufflex for like $245 or so I'd think about it.
