Headers
Mountain Pass
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From: Oakville
Just got a set of Hedmanns for my 76 F250 with a 460. I am deeply impressed with the build quiality and they fit very well. The ball and socket collector is a bit funky, but once you use one, it works great. I read a lot of reviews on the Flow Techs and they all indicated that they were not the best quality.
I just need to get a broken out header bolt out of the head. If anyone has any ideas go to my thread and don't off track this one.
Eric
I just need to get a broken out header bolt out of the head. If anyone has any ideas go to my thread and don't off track this one.
Eric
5th Wheeling
Joined: Nov 2010
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I have a 77 250 high boy and I just got some Hedman Headers, part #89360. I found the for $216 including shipping on autopartsnetwork.com, but jegs price matched me. Jegs ships fast and is a much more reputable dealer.
These are the uncoated ones. the coated ones cost more than double $$$.
I heard on here, and elsewhere, that the flowtechs really suck.
These are the uncoated ones. the coated ones cost more than double $$$.
I heard on here, and elsewhere, that the flowtechs really suck.
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From: Oregon
I went with these: Hooker Headers 6902-1HKR - Hooker Competition Headers - Overview - SummitRacing.com
I'll update on the ease of install and how they sound.
I'll update on the ease of install and how they sound.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Southern Illinois
I didnt order Hooker because my father in law ordered 3 sets before he got a set that didnt have holes at the collector.
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The flange and tube size that you give, is that the max size avaliable?
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From: NorCal
My recommendation is the minimum. Cheap versions come with 1/4-inch flanges and 18g tubing .. certain Hedmans, Flowtechs, etc... Do your homework, compare, and choose wisely.
Fleet Owner
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From: NorCal
The 351M/400 engine is somewhat a mutt so few manufacturer's make 'em for your application. The vendors include Hedman, Flowtech, Hooker, and Summit.
Here are the headers meeting the 5/16th or thicker flanges with at least 16g tubing:
Hedman Elites, PN HED-89218, 3/8ths, 14g
Hooker PN 6902-3HKR, 5/16th, 16g
There are "street headers" but they either have 5/16th and 18g or 1/4-inch flanges with either 16g or 18g tubing. Good if you're on a tight budget but better quality and therefore cost, pays for itself over time.
Here are the headers meeting the 5/16th or thicker flanges with at least 16g tubing:
Hedman Elites, PN HED-89218, 3/8ths, 14g
Hooker PN 6902-3HKR, 5/16th, 16g
There are "street headers" but they either have 5/16th and 18g or 1/4-inch flanges with either 16g or 18g tubing. Good if you're on a tight budget but better quality and therefore cost, pays for itself over time.
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From: Oregon
The research I did said stay away from Flowtech and solid buys where Hedman and Hooker. I'll test them before I install.
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From: Oregon
The 351M/400 engine is somewhat a mutt so few manufacturer's make 'em for your application. The vendors include Hedman, Flowtech, Hooker, and Summit.
Here are the headers meeting the 5/16th or thicker flanges with at least 16g tubing:
Hedman Elites, PN HED-89218, 3/8ths, 14g
Hooker PN 6902-3HKR, 5/16th, 16g
There are "street headers" but they either have 5/16th and 18g or 1/4-inch flanges with either 16g or 18g tubing. Good if you're on a tight budget but better quality and therefore cost, pays for itself over time.
Here are the headers meeting the 5/16th or thicker flanges with at least 16g tubing:
Hedman Elites, PN HED-89218, 3/8ths, 14g
Hooker PN 6902-3HKR, 5/16th, 16g
There are "street headers" but they either have 5/16th and 18g or 1/4-inch flanges with either 16g or 18g tubing. Good if you're on a tight budget but better quality and therefore cost, pays for itself over time.
Laughing Gas
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Southern Illinois
Research is all fine and dandy, I'm just letting you know my personal reason why I didnt get Hooker. They are all fine brands of headers. Everyone has good and bad stories from every brand. I am sure your Hookers will be fine, as will my Flowtechs.
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From: Oregon
I appreciate the story about your Dad, that will make me pressure test the headers before I install.
