VegasJen

I can put it off no longer. My cheap, shorty no-name headers have to go. I've been using these in the past mainly because my car is lowered and I'm just afraid of non-specific headers and ground clearance. However, I've eaten enough collector gaskets, had enough exhaust leaks and cracked enough cheap headers. Time to buck up and spend some money on a decent set. I'm looking for a set of ceramic coated short to mid length headers but ground clearance is of supreme importance.
Who likes what? Pics and/or measurements would be a plus.

0Willcox Corvette

We like to use the Headman headers HED-68306 sold by Summit. They are ceramic coated and to not discolor.

Little Mouse

The hedman " elite " have 3/8 thick flanges, thicker 14 gauge tubing, and ball flanges on the collectors for sealing like modern cars use they are also thermal coated. They have 5/8 primary 3 inch collector, fine for a hydraulic cammed 350.

PM, ajrothm. he used a set on his SBC before he switched to a BBC

part # HED68308
www.summitracing.com

scottyp99

http://www.stans-headers.com/index.htm

Someday........


Keep the shiny side up!
Scott

TheSkunkWorks

Before BB'ing my '78 SA I had the ceramic coated Hedmans on its original L82. Well made, fit properly, stayed nice looking, and in combination with a handful of other mild mods (solid cam, intake, 750 Holley, MSD 6...) really woke that mill up. Excellent bang for the buck IMHO.

bluedawg

I'll be the odd ball. hooker comp ceramic coated is what i went with.

VegasJen

OK, but how's the clearance? My car is low. I don't feel like dragging collector flanges over every speed bump and driveway edge.

PHPD7102

Seems like some nicely built headers, SB vette headers for $485.00 aint to shabby.

scottyp99

The Stan's have good clearance because there are only two pipes coming into the collector, side by side. Give them a call and see if they have a ground clearance measurement.


Keep the shiny side up!
Scott

tristan69

Wil these fit a 69 with a turbo 400?

When I called Hooker and Headman 2 years ago they told me nothing will work in my Vette.

emitchum

i found some used ones on ebay for $40, a little bead blasting and some VHT, total cost $50...right where i want to be

larrywalk

Hooker Super Comp headers (p/n 2134) work fine on my '78 and '65 vettes; they have 1 3/4" dia tubes and fit fine. Ground clearance is good; they tuck up tighter than some other brands. Further, the #3 cylinder's tube is tucked closer to the block than other brands and is angled backwards slightly affording more clearance from Jeep/Borgeson steering box upgrades.

VegasJen

This is good information as the Borgeson box is another upgrade I plan as soon as I have the cash.

jcloving

I got mine from Josh at Custom Image Corvettes. Stainless Steel.



before coating:






I had them ceramic coated at Jet Hot in Burlington NC. I love them. Great Fit. I did not have to dent or ding them at all. I have put about 1000 miles on them since I put them on in April. The finish is now a dull grey, which still looks fine. I used Stage 8 bolts as well with the teardrop locks. They work fine.

I have 4" exactly between the ground and the collector flange. I have the stock ride height.

Good Luck

qwank

I have the summit brand. I stripped the black paint and costed them with VHT and they are holding up really well.

1yy07

for the leaks try STAGE 8 bolts get the 1 inch ones 1-800-834-7836time and $ well spent. www.stage8.com

DO2G

Stans!

toddalin

Doug Thorley!

C3 Stroker

Hooker Super Comps (with ceramic coating) on my '69 small block. Good fit and ground clearance. Tuck up tight (any tighter will hit the floor pan!). Since Vettes sit low, any header will give concern but these are the best I've seen. Mine sit about even with my 7 qt. oil pan.

Pics....

VegasJen

Stroker, that pretty much looks like the same pan I have. Haven't hit it yet but it's always concerned me. I would like them to be tighter if possible, but I suppose given the choice I'd rather smack the headers than the pan.
Any other suggestions is appreciated. Especially with pictures. Anybody have shorty or mid-length headers?