Header help!PLEASE!!!

[Bueller1]

Alright I already know that TTI is the best but I just can't afford $800+ for headers and still get my car on the road.Soooo,what kind of experiences do you guys have w/heddman,hooker ,thorleys,etc...I've got a 440,9.75-1,mp.528 cam,3.91's,3000 stall,going in a 70 challenger r/t.Super bowls back on so I'll check back later,oh ya 1 7/8" or 1 3/4" primaries,does it make that much of a difference for a mostly street driven car?Thanks in advance!Matt

[pink panther]

of course TTi are the best, I have hooker comp, and I like them just fine

[Killer_Mopar]

I have cheap hedmans on my car and I honestly can say that I hate them. They leak, dont fit well, and required welding. If you cant afford TTIs then get something with a one piece thick header flange so it at least doesnt leak. Didn't help you out a ton, but I ruled out cheap hedmans

[Bueller1]

I've been back and forth between thorley(1 3/4 primaries,3/8flanges,14 ga tubes),heddmad elite(same basically but $200 cheaper),or hooker competition(1 7/8 primaries,5/16 flanges,16ga tubes).I dont know,I'm to indecisive.1 3/4 or 1 7/8??

[Carlwalski]

1-7/8" with 2" collectors sounds about right.  Can you just save up to get some tti headers? 
Worth the wait and this way you'll get the best and only do the header shop once.

Rather than buy "make shift" or "OK" ones then some tti headers a year later.....


 

[Chryco Psycho]

I have used Both Hookers & Hedmans , so all I can recommend is Thorley ..Maybe , the rest suck

[Bueller1]

The thing the Thorleys had going for them were the thick flanges and tubing,but I'm not sure how big of a difference the 1 3/4-vs-1 7/8 primaries would make

[kudakidd]

With your combo, you'd be better off with 1-7/8" primaries. Hooker Super Comps are your best choice.

[Dosz]

save up and buy TTI

just my 2 cents

[AprilsPink72Cuda]

   The super comps are just 200 cheaper, so maybe you could hold off a little while so you can get the best for your car. 

[71383bee]

For what it's worth I bought the Mopar Performance headers for my Bee and the fit was ok with no banging, but they leak like a sieve.  This is after 3 sets of gaskets and other assorted tricks.  I am yanking them this year and buying a complete 2 1/2" TTi setup with the X pipe to the rear end.  Way less headaches.  Hell i might just clean up the HP manifolds and put those on...

[Bueller1]

Alright,I'm gonna hold out & get the TTI set-up. :cheers:You guys are a bad influence on me!