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Old 04-27-2008, 02:30 AM
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I am trying to decide what headers to install on my LT1,and wanted a little feedback from some people who have already installed them.I know it is a difficult task,but I think it will be worth it in the long run.
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Kooks. Quality-build, easy to install, and made of stainless for longevity.
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The Hookers work really well. If you buy them the coating is worth the extra money and lasts well. The Kooks are also really nice, but were a tight fit in my Formula and needed a little TLC to fit.
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Originally Posted by lovescamaros28
I am trying to decide what headers to install on my LT1,and wanted a little feedback from some people who have already installed them.I know it is a difficult task,but I think it will be worth it in the long run.
I like my Mac mids..great power gain and awesome quality product
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hooker super comps all the way w/ ORY
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Have you guys seen the headman's husler series headers. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=HED-65385
It says they are tuned length headers i am considering them when my pacesetters rust out.
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I love my pacesetters, got them coated the went in so easy.. i was actually confused after reading all the header install write ups b/c they went in way easier than i ever dreamed. great price also not 'too' expensive.
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the kooks are by far the best, there really is no comparison.

now if you mean best value that might be open.
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kooks are just amazing. but you do pay for it. for the best value probably pacesetters
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Originally Posted by 35thLE02
kooks are just amazing. but you do pay for it. for the best value probably pacesetters
what he said...
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pacesetters cant be beat for the price.
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Depends on budget... My pacesetters came with a Y-pipe and the price was unbeatable!!! I see Ceramic coated pacesetters with ypipe for sale by Summit for less than you can get most other header manufacturers uncoated... So, for overall value, pacesetter is my choice.

One thing to keep in mind is header length... I dropped my car 1.5" and my shorty-tube headers have been known to scrape the occasional speed bump. Long tubes just wouldn't work...
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for the price and fitment pacesetter coated but theres a lot better LT's out there in stainless steel, look into them.
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I have JetHot long tubes(same design as Hookers) for three years now, still looking good and no issues whatsoever.
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I voted for the Kooks they are top notch and I sorta wish I would have gotten them in the first place since they're stainless. I currently have Jet-Hots which are the same as Hookers and like them alot more than the Pacesetter's I had on my other LT1 because the quality was a little better and they were easier to install and only about $100 more.
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Originally Posted by Jditlfm
Have you guys seen the headman's husler series headers. http://store.summitracing.com/partde...part=HED-65385
It says they are tuned length headers i am considering them when my pacesetters rust out.
i wonder what max rpm they are tuned for here is a link to the length calculator http://www.camaroz28.com/calcs/index.shtml

to the OP i think Kooks is the best but that being said i bought uncoated race style pacesetters and DEI wrap because im on a budget.
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I like the Kooks
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Pacesetter is best value and went in Vary easy. i know there are better brands out there but you are going to pay a lot more money that could be used for other mods.
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jet-hot, 4 years, lots of miles, no problems...
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had to vote other in that I installed mine without studying up on them, so my Edelbrock mids have done ok for about 10yrs now - and I'm waiting for the LPP joints to start hitting...


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