Do you run headers ?

[markjohnson]

You just can't go wrong with a regular set of Hooker Competition #2455 for a Big Block Chevelle. They are reasonably priced at only $165 un-coated and are a one-piece design with no separate tubes. They install very easy and have great spark plug access even with their 2-inch Primaries. Hooker Competition Headers also have thicker pipe thickness for better durability than the Super Comps. I have owned and installed many sets of Hooker Headers and have NEVER had to take a hammer to them for "adjustments". This speaks volumes.

[ssl78]

I have Hooker competion headers on my big block and can get to every plug with a ratchet and socket. I do not even use a extension. There is also enough room for the wires without burning them up

[mssl72]

I run headers on both my cars. The Z has a few day 2 things on it, but the block is stock. The Caprice is all stock. What can I say, I love the sound.

[m22mike]

Just mounted PN# 2457-3HKR - 2" Hooker Competition Darkside Ceramic Coated Headers on the Black Camaro.

http://www.summitracing.com/search/Make/...hooker+darkside


The clearance around the steering box was very good. On the driver side I removed the oil filter, clutch rod between the Z bar and clutch fork. With the front end up a couple feet they went right in from the bottom.
I relocated the clutch return spring much like a SB Camaro would be, fabbed a extension out of 3/32" piano wire. It now runs right between two of the four tubes and is terminated near the SS brake line that runs across the back of the subframe crossmember.

Passenger side has good clearence around the starter. The outboard lower area came very close to the original fuel line that runs along the inside of the sub frame on a 69 Camaro.
Some of you guy's ain't going to like this. I rerouted the fuel line along the top of the subrame much like a 68 BB Camaro is. I made a new line from SS and spliced it in at the outside frame rail under the Pax seat. The joint looks like what is found on a 69 Nova, 3/8" hose W/two green clamps. Also had to trim 3/8" off the rear bolt on the upper control arm.
Here is the pic's. Check out my dumps.. ..need to have two new pipes made up this week to reconnect the exhaust.











So how'd I do Sammy No not you, gas tank boy The other Sammy

[Salvatore]

Mike they look great! I am extremely proud of you for putting headers on that nizzzze car! Goes to show you bolt-ons don't really hurt value IMO. Just like the old days. More and more guys like the Day-2 thing. Maybe we can get a section just for that on the Site. Now, if Marlin ever would come around to this than maybe we can get this thing off the ground! A Day-2 section in Chicago? Love the cut-outs too Mike! Go Phillies!

[jasonL78]

How about a picture of the clutch return spring mounting? I have the same headers on my 68 L78 and I used the SB rod that would go to a hole on the motor mount with a spring. I was thinking of changing the location just wondering what you did? This worked very well with these headers but I couldn't find a spring that gave me the correct pedal feel. I have a spring that is way over doing it.

Jason

[WILMASBOYL78]

The BB Novas had the clutch spring connected to one of the exhaust manifold studs....I would assume BB Camaros would be the same...?? Our 70 black L78 had headers on it when we got it...the prior owner welded a small loop onto one of the header tubes in approx. the same position as the original manifold stud. Of course this is probably not an option for coated headers...but, it seemed to work fine for us. Maybe you could put some kind of band or clamp around the header tube with a spot to secure the spring

Nice job Big Mike....you are getting very high marks from Sammy

[JRSully]

Mike, you did the right thing with the fuel line, we moved the line from the side to the top. If you drive the car a lot in summer heat, you run the risk of boiling the fuel and vapor locking with headers that close to the fuel line. The other issue with BB Camaros/Novas with Headers is PS. If you have factory PS, you will need to "dimple" that 2 or 3 tube to not hit the steering box. Get it cherry red with a torch and roll a large impact socket on it, usually does the trick and looks nice when done. Lastly, I removed the riveted "Hooker" emblem PRIOR to having them coated, I heared that the coating my start to flake or chip off around it if you leave it on, weather that is a valid issue or not who knows

[Mr. Chevy]

Mike, did Grady talk you into those dumps?? I thought you didn't want them...

Looks good....

Rich

[mockingbird812]

"Gas Tank Boy" is gonna give his input anyway !! Looks good Mikey . Love the safety wires - you ever work in aviation maintenance

Let us know how she sounds and performs thru the dumps!