Headers and Side pipes Ordered
03-24-2014, 08:19 AM
#41
Drifting
Super nice, Mike!!!
How was the header flange fit to the heads? All the bolt holes line up? Did you get the Hooker quality you expected (mine are still in the boxes)? Are you going to have to trim the rocker panel? And lastly, how do they sound with your mufflers!?
Man, I want the bottom of my car to look as good as yours. Mine is getting its first cleaning and paint since 1970. It's freaking dirty and nasty under there!
How was the header flange fit to the heads? All the bolt holes line up? Did you get the Hooker quality you expected (mine are still in the boxes)? Are you going to have to trim the rocker panel? And lastly, how do they sound with your mufflers!?
Man, I want the bottom of my car to look as good as yours. Mine is getting its first cleaning and paint since 1970. It's freaking dirty and nasty under there!
The only bolt that gave me some trouble getting into the flange because of the tube, not the head, was the 4th one back on the right side, so you might want to check that you can get all the bolts into the flange before you start the install. Bolting to the heads was not a problem. Also, I have World Products iron heads, not stock, but shouldn't matter for the bolts. The Hookers are very nice quality! One thing that would have been nice is if they went the extra step inside the collector and welded inside at the primaries, and added a spike in the center. Also, there are some swirls in them, but a little more polishing will take care of that. I had to clearance the left side near the pitman arm, it was real close to it, I just used a prybar for that. The left rocker panel went right on, the right one was a PITA, it needed to be trimmed up to clear the front tube of the headers and also trimmed some fiberglass from the very bottom of the fender behind where the rocker panel goes. Also, the "T" bolts for the side tubes were too long and interfered with the rocker panels, so had to cut them down about 4 threads. I haven't had a chance to take it for a ride yet, but it does have a nice deep low mean sound to it. 
I'll get some video when I take it for a ride. 
As far as the undercarriage goes, you wouldn't believe how bad mine was before I did the body off on it. There was a whole lot of wire brushing, cutting, grinding, and welding involved.
03-24-2014, 10:18 AM
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Thanks The only bolt that gave me some trouble getting into the flange because of the tube, not the head, was the 4th one back on the right side, so you might want to check that you can get all the bolts into the flange before you start the install. Bolting to the heads was not a problem. Also, I have World Products iron heads, not stock, but shouldn't matter for the bolts. The Hookers are very nice quality! One thing that would have been nice is if they went the extra step inside the collector and welded inside at the primaries, and added a spike in the center. Also, there are some swirls in them, but a little more polishing will take care of that. I had to clearance the left side near the pitman arm, it was real close to it, I just used a prybar for that. The left rocker panel went right on, the right one was a PITA, it needed to be trimmed up to clear the front tube of the headers and also trimmed some fiberglass from the very bottom of the fender behind where the rocker panel goes. Also, the "T" bolts for the side tubes were too long and interfered with the rocker panels, so had to cut them down about 4 threads. I haven't had a chance to take it for a ride yet, but it does have a nice deep low mean sound to it. I'll get some video when I take it for a ride.
As far as the undercarriage goes, you wouldn't believe how bad mine was before I did the body off on it. There was a whole lot of wire brushing, cutting, grinding, and welding involved.
The only bolt that gave me some trouble getting into the flange because of the tube, not the head, was the 4th one back on the right side, so you might want to check that you can get all the bolts into the flange before you start the install. Bolting to the heads was not a problem. Also, I have World Products iron heads, not stock, but shouldn't matter for the bolts. The Hookers are very nice quality! One thing that would have been nice is if they went the extra step inside the collector and welded inside at the primaries, and added a spike in the center. Also, there are some swirls in them, but a little more polishing will take care of that. I had to clearance the left side near the pitman arm, it was real close to it, I just used a prybar for that. The left rocker panel went right on, the right one was a PITA, it needed to be trimmed up to clear the front tube of the headers and also trimmed some fiberglass from the very bottom of the fender behind where the rocker panel goes. Also, the "T" bolts for the side tubes were too long and interfered with the rocker panels, so had to cut them down about 4 threads. I haven't had a chance to take it for a ride yet, but it does have a nice deep low mean sound to it. I'll get some video when I take it for a ride. As far as the undercarriage goes, you wouldn't believe how bad mine was before I did the body off on it. There was a whole lot of wire brushing, cutting, grinding, and welding involved.
I've been contemplating doing a body off, but I'm not sure I want to open Pandora's box.
03-24-2014, 10:47 AM
#43
Drifting
I bought the Steeroids rack and pinion kit for my car so I know I'll have to clearance the #1 tube for the steering rod heim joint. And, I bought a Blueprint Engines roller cam 355 for my car. It has their aluminum heads. I assume everything should bolt up as with stock heads?
I've been contemplating doing a body off, but I'm not sure I want to open Pandora's box.
I've been contemplating doing a body off, but I'm not sure I want to open Pandora's box.
My body off started as a brake job
On the Steeroids, not sure if they have stronger brackets now, but you might want to check the forums on the brackets being beefed up. I heard some have had cracking issues in the past. It might have been a different brand, but better safe than sorry.
03-24-2014, 11:20 AM
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Are the heads you have straight or angled plugs? If it's straight plugs. then you should be fine. I'm not sure if angled would work though.
My body off started as a brake job
On the Steeroids, not sure if they have stronger brackets now, but you might want to check the forums on the brackets being beefed up. I heard some have had cracking issues in the past. It might have been a different brand, but better safe than sorry.
My body off started as a brake job
On the Steeroids, not sure if they have stronger brackets now, but you might want to check the forums on the brackets being beefed up. I heard some have had cracking issues in the past. It might have been a different brand, but better safe than sorry.
on the brake job!!! I understand how that goes.Thanks for the tip on the Steeroids bracket, I'll check into it!
03-29-2014, 07:57 PM
#45
Drifting
I figured I would through this video up for you guys with the Max Flow inserts on mine. I had a bad starter and now it's raining so I still haven't had a chance to go out for a ride.
03-29-2014, 10:30 PM
#46
Drifting
If you have the older style bracket like Mike80 was talking about then GET THE NEWER BRACKET. Mine was cracked in multiple areas.
03-30-2014, 09:46 AM
#47
Pro
I figured I would through this video up for you guys with the Max Flow inserts on mine. I had a bad starter and now it's raining so I still haven't had a chance to go out for a ride.
Hooker Stainless Steel Sidepipes with Max Flow Inserts/ Mufflers - YouTube
Hooker Stainless Steel Sidepipes with Max Flow Inserts/ Mufflers - YouTube
Nice setup in the garage too.Eric
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03-30-2014, 10:39 AM
#48
Drifting
03-30-2014, 11:45 AM
#49
Pro
I'll removed the T-tops and go for a drive, lunch and cruise down A1A for you
03-30-2014, 12:15 PM
#50
Le Mans Master
looks and sounds great Mike
03-30-2014, 02:17 PM
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Drifting
03-30-2014, 11:01 PM
#52
Le Mans Master
Steve, I did not have time to get yours built before leaving town on 3/25 & I was at a trade show all week - got in late last night. I should have yours finished tomorrow & they will ship on Tuesday. Sorry for the delay.
04-02-2014, 02:14 PM
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Sounds great, Mike, the exhaust tone and the cam!!! How's the interior noise?
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04-02-2014, 02:15 PM
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Eric, I just got a tracking notice from Fed Ex, thanks!
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04-02-2014, 10:34 PM
#55
Drifting
Thanks Steve! It rained all weekend so no ride yet...and I'm out of town on business now, so hopefully I get a chance to go out for a cruise this weekend.
04-06-2014, 08:20 PM
#56
Drifting
04-06-2014, 08:22 PM
#57
Le Mans Master
video is private
04-06-2014, 08:59 PM
#59
Le Mans Master
those sound awesome!!!!
I hope mine sound that good when I'm done
I hope mine sound that good when I'm done
04-06-2014, 09:17 PM
#60
Drifting
Thanks man! Sucks my video came out slowed down. In the first scene that I get on it, I took it up to about 85 or so and it looks like I'm doing 50. 
How much progress have you made with yours? Which mufflers you going with?
How much progress have you made with yours? Which mufflers you going with?