[ElCameeeno]

I need to pick a set of headers for my '68 with a 454. Its an approximately 500hp engine. What I need to know is which brand fits the best as far as ease of installation, access to plugs and oil filter, ground clearance etc... I am looking at the Hedman 68190 or the Hooker 2455. Anybody have any recommendations?

TIA

Jon

 

[BlueSS454]

THe Hooker 2455's fit pretty well. I installed a set on a 68 SS396 that I did an engine job on 2 years ago. No clearance issues whatsoever.

 

[mr 4 speed]

what oil pan do you have?

 

[aso544]

I have to recommend Headman Elite 68198 HTC Headers. Fit great, don't hang too low, look great, easy access to plugs, thermal coated, have a ball and socket flange, and 14 ga thickness to minimize ringing.

 

[ElCameeeno]

what oil pan do you have?

Stock oil pan

 

[F1 Speed]

I second the Headman Elites. Most of the Hookers that I have dealt with have had great plug, oil filter and steering shaft clearence but poor ground clearence. The Headmans have everything you need with the bonus of thicker primary tubing and head flanges. Dougs Headers ( not Doug Thorley ) are another great option with all of the above mentioned benefits. With your motor combo, I would stay with the 1-3/4" primary tube size for the street. If you pan on more power in the near future you could step up to 2" primaries but I think it might hurt your low end torque if you were to stay at your current power level for the street.

 

[Herb]

i Second The Headman Elites. Most Of The Hookers That I Have Dealt With Have Had Great Plug, Oil Filter And Steering Shaft Clearence But Poor Ground Clearence. The Headmans Have Everything You Need With The Bonus Of Thicker Primary Tubing And Head Flanges. Dougs Headers ( Not Doug Thorley ) Are Another Great Option With All Of The Above Mentioned Benefits. With Your Motor Combo, I Would Stay With The 1-3/4" Primary Tube Size For The Street. If You Pan On More Power In The Near Future You Could Step Up To 2" Primaries But I Think It Might Hurt Your Low End Torque If You Were To Stay At Your Current Power Level For The Street.

X2

 

[ElCameeeno]

Thanks for all the help guys, I have decided to go with Hedmans based on your responses!

 

[Dave]

Might look at the FlowTech's too. Mine fit awesome, and don't drag, and I'm lowered.