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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 09:31 AM
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Hi all,

I'm trying to decide on the best headers for my 1982 e-350 van chasis rv motorhome.

I'm leaning towards the thorley tri-y headers.

What I'm trying to accomplish: I've got leaks at the heads and collectors of the manifolds, I'm betting they are cracked or warped. Also my exhaust system is a single pipe and probably only 2.5 inches which has gotta be chokeing my motor.

System doesn't have cats from the factory thank god.

Thank

Dave
 
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 10:59 AM
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I posted the same query on another board and got a good recommendation for Hedman headers, though some seem to have bad luck with them. Besides Thorley, I believe Gibson makes headers for a van, but not at all sure. Good luck-- and hopefully you'll get a lot more responses.
 
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 12:03 PM
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I know that Hooker has always made a quality header. They have good flanges and are usually a thicker gauge metal than most.
Jimmy
 
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 12:56 PM
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Does Hooker make them for Ford Vans?
 
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Old Jun 12, 2003 | 01:05 PM
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Stick with the Thorleys. They are excellent and hedmans are hit & miss in fit and quality. Hookers are good, but not as good as Thorleys.
 
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Old Jun 13, 2003 | 05:15 AM
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Doug thorley the only way to go. I have had them for 5 years on my 73 f100 460 with out any problems. Have not had to change a header or collector gasket since they were installed.
 
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