Hooker Headers vs Hedman shorty headers
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Hooker Headers vs Hedman shorty headers
I am looking for some headers and was wondering if anyone had any experience with these two headers?
The first is a Hooker 6824HKR header they come with a frame mount kit?? 12677, the guy from hooker emailed me and told me it would work for my swap. (Stroked 545 into a 74 crew that was a 390 both 4x4 and std trannys.)
Then I found a hedman shorty header 89460 which the guy a Mopac said would work too. any dealings with either of these ????
Thanks.
The first is a Hooker 6824HKR header they come with a frame mount kit?? 12677, the guy from hooker emailed me and told me it would work for my swap. (Stroked 545 into a 74 crew that was a 390 both 4x4 and std trannys.)
Then I found a hedman shorty header 89460 which the guy a Mopac said would work too. any dealings with either of these ????
Thanks.
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I ordered the set of Hedmann headers from LMC for my 89 F250 460. I'm interested reading the results of your poll.
Right now though I'm battling getting the rear seals out of their caps!
Right now though I'm battling getting the rear seals out of their caps!
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I am very interested in your feedback after getting the headers installed.
1.Install problems
2.Fit, Finish and completeness of product
3.SOTP(seat of the pants) performance
4.What size are the primaries? I looked them up, but havent yet found the primary size?
Thanks and Happy Modding
1.Install problems
2.Fit, Finish and completeness of product
3.SOTP(seat of the pants) performance
4.What size are the primaries? I looked them up, but havent yet found the primary size?
Thanks and Happy Modding
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From: Idabel, OK
Found the answer to primary size.
1 3/4
The footnotes I found on another site suggest that these will only work with an automatic. I plan to go manual soon, so I guess these are out for me.
The Hookers work with auto or manual, have a 1 7/8 primaries, 3 in. collector, and they are tuned. But they are more expensive. $460 for painted and $670 for ceramic coated.
1 3/4
The footnotes I found on another site suggest that these will only work with an automatic. I plan to go manual soon, so I guess these are out for me.
The Hookers work with auto or manual, have a 1 7/8 primaries, 3 in. collector, and they are tuned. But they are more expensive. $460 for painted and $670 for ceramic coated.
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L&L=bang for buck
The L&L Headers really seem to be the best bang for the buck and much heavier duty.
The L&Ls have a lifetime warranty(far better than the 90day from Hooker) and 14 gauge tubes vs. 18 gauge of the Hookers. The only draw back to the L&L Headers is they dont have the 1 7/8 primaries that I would like. I dont think the 1 7/8 primaries are worth the extra $245 though!?
ceramic coated Hooker Super Comp-->$670
ceramic coated L&L--> $425
Here is the link to L&L's http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-30052_l_l_lifetime_headers__460_efi_chassis_exit_1 980-93.htm
The L&Ls have a lifetime warranty(far better than the 90day from Hooker) and 14 gauge tubes vs. 18 gauge of the Hookers. The only draw back to the L&L Headers is they dont have the 1 7/8 primaries that I would like. I dont think the 1 7/8 primaries are worth the extra $245 though!?
ceramic coated Hooker Super Comp-->$670
ceramic coated L&L--> $425
Here is the link to L&L's http://broncograveyard.com/bronco/i-30052_l_l_lifetime_headers__460_efi_chassis_exit_1 980-93.htm
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Grizz 3000, is your truck a standard 4x4 too? My biggest concern is the installation room. I figure if you use the shorty header you can bend the pipe up to the collector anyway you can get to it. I had some issues with my headers on the 390 and don't want that headache again.
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well... what are you planning on doing with your truck? shorties (fenderwell exit) are only really good for high rpm, if you go with long tube (chassis exit) headers then youll have better bottom end power.
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Brad, yes, I have a stock 4x4 7.5/460.
Note that I haven't put my Hedmann headers on yet.
The fit does look 'interesting' to say the least. I better wait until the snow season is over for the header project to make sure I have my snow plow up and running.
I'm struggling with a rear seal stuck in the block issue right now.
Note that I haven't put my Hedmann headers on yet.
The fit does look 'interesting' to say the least. I better wait until the snow season is over for the header project to make sure I have my snow plow up and running.
I'm struggling with a rear seal stuck in the block issue right now.
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Grizzz, the hedman will not work!
Thank you for considering Hedman Hedders for your exhaust products. We regret to say that we do not offer a hedder for your application.
We greatly appreciate your giving Hedman a try. Please try us again for any of your future exhaust system needs.
Respectfully,
Hedman Hedders
This is what I got back from headman yesterday, I asked them if there header fit a 1974 f250 4x4 with a standard. I guess it is hooker or Land L!!!
We greatly appreciate your giving Hedman a try. Please try us again for any of your future exhaust system needs.
Respectfully,
Hedman Hedders
This is what I got back from headman yesterday, I asked them if there header fit a 1974 f250 4x4 with a standard. I guess it is hooker or Land L!!!
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Hmmmm, interesting. I guess I'll have to contact LMC and find out why they think the Hedman Hedders will work on my 89 F250 7.5/460 auto.
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fd/t42.html (page 42 of their catalog, last option for their Hedman Hedders)
I guess I better figure out how to get this oil pan back up and get the truck back on the road.
I'm glad I didn't yank the manifolds yet!
http://www.lmctruck.com/icatalog/fd/t42.html (page 42 of their catalog, last option for their Hedman Hedders)
I guess I better figure out how to get this oil pan back up and get the truck back on the road.
I'm glad I didn't yank the manifolds yet!
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