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Oct 12, 2011 | 12:52 AM

Ferrariferg

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Header Comparison

I'm planning ahead and doing some research on some parts that I want in the fairly near future. My truck is a '77 F150 w/351M. I'm looking at headers on summit and narrowed it down to 4 sub-$200 choices. I want to know what kind of experience others have had as far as fitment, ease of install, quality, and anything else you care to mention. They all have the same specs for the most part, but have different tube designs. My choices are Hedman Hedders 89260 - Hedman Street Hedders - Overview - SummitRacing.com, Hedman Hedders 89210 - Hedman Street Hedders - Overview - SummitRacing.com, Flowtech 12506FLT - Flowtech Headers - Overview - SummitRacing.com, and Hooker Headers 6902HKR - Hooker Competition Headers - Overview - SummitRacing.com.
I've heard that the Hedman Headers have fitment problems but couldn't really find anything to back this up. I tried searching, but really didn't find much so any input is appreciated.

Oct 12, 2011 | 05:58 AM

weez440

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i have the hooker competition headers on my 400 and so far i am really happy with them. they bolted up and cleared everything very well.

Oct 12, 2011 | 06:26 AM

79superduty

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I moved to puttin big blocks in all f-series, but when I played with 335's i had mostly used headmen. except for some minor adjustments, i liked using them. personaly seem to out last the others. I had them headman's live longer than some hookers too...

Oct 12, 2011 | 10:49 AM

mbolte

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Heres a thread with pics I did when I put on my 6902's

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/1...alls-pics.html

Granted this is on an F250 but its a married t-case so I don't think there is much difference

Oct 12, 2011 | 06:54 PM

bassman755

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I put hedman fender exit on my 78 on a 76 highboy frame #89360 only had to move brake line bracket and brake lines. I like fender exit more room to work on stuff later.