hooker-vs-D-D headers

getting ready to buy my headers, which set fit the best and are over all better the hooker or d-d swap 460 headers for fox body

D&D, everyone bitches about Hookers

I have used two sets of Hookers Comps on the same '87 Mustang and they fit just fine except on the drivers side at the collector when connecting exhuast pipe. That side is a little high but stock K-member fit ok. I am using the Hooker 2" tubes and their motor mounts.

Mike

D&D by far the best ive had both. Bob at d&d is a really super nice guy

Big block fox 339 wrote:D&D by far the best ive had both. Bob at d&d is a really super nice guy

i called 3 times today, left messages all 3 times and got no call back , i will give it a try tomorrow, how is the quality on the d-d ? thick flanges? thanks

Hookers quality has took a severe dump in the last 15 yrs. imo

Yeah he is a busy guy but after i bought mine he took the time to send me 17 emails full of pics and info. I got the 2'' 1 piece header perfect fit im running plates and stock kmember I got it sitting supper low and back no problems

Big block fox 339 wrote:D&D by far the best ive had both. Bob at d&d is a really super nice guy

X2, Very knowledgeable and helpful. I've got the 2 1/8 inch headers, very nice pieces.

i just sent a money order out to him,(525.00) delivered ,said he is 30 days out on them, that's ok i have a lot of work to do between now and then, hope they are worth it

you should not be disappointed!

'65 T-BOLT wrote:you should not be disappointed!

sure hope not, that the most i ever spent on headers

its only money! thats why we work!

only thing i dont like is that they are not coated and have no street hook ups for pipe

you can remedy that by having flanges welded on and then having them coated! I know its more money!

525 Hell I payed that for my Tubular Auomotives for my 69, 20 years ago. I hate to see what they cost now....


Randy

The painted Hookers list for 499.95 on Summit's site. The extra 25 is a bargin for something that fits......

Bill

johndickjr wrote:only thing i dont like is that they are not coated and have no street hook ups for pipe

You don't really need a flange to hook a pipe up I'm gonna get a 3.5" pipe with a bell slide it over the header and put a clamp on it well atleast I hope that will work lol

A band type clamp would work best, they seal real good and they don't deform the pipe like a U bolt type clamp does. Truck shops have em.

Bill

billandlori wrote:A band type clamp would work best, they seal real good and they don't deform the pipe like a U bolt type clamp does. Truck shops have em.

Bill

All I use is the stainless steel ban clamps. A little more money but well worth the money IMO. Just put an impact gun to the bolts until the two ends are seated. It's fun watching the band conform to the pipe instead of crushing the pipe. No leaks either!

The new exhaust system I am building is going to use V-bands.

jones wrote:

billandlori wrote:A band type clamp would work best, they seal real good and they don't deform the pipe like a U bolt type clamp does. Truck shops have em.

Bill

All I use is the stainless steel ban clamps. A little more money but well worth the money IMO. Just put an impact gun to the bolts until the two ends are seated. It's fun watching the band conform to the pipe instead of crushing the pipe. No leaks either!

The new exhaust system I am building is going to use V-bands.

You've been looking at too many turbo set ups!! The V bands are very nice!!

Bill

I am all about being able to work on something easily!! If I have to remove the transmission or converter I am already going to be pissed. So why piss my self off further messing with exhaust! I just hope the v-bands seal nice and tight.

jones wrote:I am all about being able to work on something easily!! If I have to remove the transmission or converter I am already going to be pissed. So why piss my self off further messing with exhaust! I just hope the v-bands seal nice and tight.

I hear ya there!!

Bill

I was planning on using a band style clamp but what is vband

They are two steel or aluminum flanges that use a circular style v-band clamp that holds the two flanges tight togather. You see them mainly used on turbo piping, cold and hot side.