Header and exhaust preferences

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  1. Rocketlad

    Rocketlad Garage Warrior

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    Ive been looking at getting a set of headers and a new exhaust system for my 73' 302. The guy at the muffler shop is trying to talk me into getting these http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HED-88308/ instead of the Hooker 6901HKRs that I see on a lot of the mavericks on this board. He says that the thinner gauge metal on the Hookers will warp and cause the seals to leak. Is this something that I should be worried about? Also any suggestions on exhaust setups, H-pipes? X-pipes? How much I should expect to spend? Thanks!!!!
     
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  2. bmcdaniel

    bmcdaniel Senile Member Supporting Member

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    I've never had a problem with Hookers warping and leaking, never heard of anyone else that did either. I installed my 6901s last year, replaced a 23 year old set of Blackjacks. The Hookers were noticeably heavier.
     
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  3. don graham

    don graham MCG State Rep

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    Have had my Hookers for about 9 years now with no problems at all. Can't say for the others as I've never had them. :)
     
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    maverick1970 MCG State Rep

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    Have owned 2 sets of Hooker 6901's with no problems. Don't think you can go wrong either way.
     
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    Dave B I like Mavericks!

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    I ran the Hedmans for years, never had any problems.
     
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    between summit and hookers look at the flange thickness and you'll see why people like the hookers:yup:
     
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