Hooker Super Comp Headers

[coloradoformula]

I've been considering picking up a set of Hooker super comp headers for my 94 formula. Any one with experience? If so any considerable power gains? Is there any other that are better?

Thanks,
Shaun

[BAS]

Re: Hooker Super Comp Headers

Shorties? 1 5/8?

They fit great, hook up well to the
exhaust.

You'll need to weld a plate to the cat converter (cut it from the stock ypipe)
Line it up with the exhaust system
in place so you know what angle
you need to weld the plate in place at
and then take it to a shop to have
them weld the plate on the converter
and finish your installation.

Originally posted by coloradoformula
I've been considering picking up a set of Hooker super comp headers for my 94 formula. Any one with experience? If so any considerable power gains? Is there any other that are better?

Thanks,
Shaun

[BAS]

oh yeah, slp 1 3/4 shorties are
probably the best, but a pain
in the butt to install.

i'd like to go 1 3/4 but i'm not doing
long tubes just yet.. i dont have the
cash for the custom exhaust work
necessary.

the hooker 1 5/8 are probably a good
little step over stock..
definitely get them coated,
and definitely put heat reflective tape
(paper size) on your blower motor
box to prevent heat soak on your AC
system

[AmericanZ28]

Hey BAS....

Why are the SLP 1 3/4 Shorties the best? I have a set on my car but I was thinking that I was going to have to upgrade to a better set once I got the 383/LT4 conversion kit. Are my SLP's a keeper in this case?

[KnightFire]

Those are the headers I put on this most recent build up. They are GREAT! I would highly recommend getting JetHot coating too.
What other mods are you running to require such a large header on that LT1?

Plug access is a little bit diminished from what the 1 5/8 MAC mid lengths were...but still manageable. The sound difference is quite nice and the HP gains over the MACs...well I can't say for sure, I haven't dynoed her yet. Even when I do, I've rebuilt the entire motor...so it would be impossible to pinpoint just what the headers alone have done.




KnightFire

[DJ 95 Formula]

Long Tube

I thought Long tubes were alwasy teh best as far as performace goes?

DJ

[Joe 1320]

Hooker Long Tubes are the way to go for ultimate power gains. Definately spring for the ceramic coating. The install gets a little tight, you'll have to jack up the motor on one side to gain clearance. I've done a few installs for friends and can say that it when done, you'll be happy. Y pipes are a different matter.

[Craig 2000 TA]

Recent article in high performance Pontiac about do's and dont's for modding the LS1 engine quoted many reputible shops as saying that shorties are almost a complete waste of money and that the stock manifolds are very close performance wise. I would assume its pretty similar for the LT1 as well. Seems like Long tubes are the best way to go and if you can't afford the custom exhaust work now how does spending money on a set of shorties help with that situation if that is your ultimate goal? Take the money you would have spent on coated shorties and put in in a CD for a year. Save up for the Long tubes and custom work...well worth it.

[Joe K. 99 Zeee!!]

I second Craig's advice. Save up for what you really want. SLP shorties were decent in the 93-95 cars, but with the redesign for the dual cats in 96 they just didn't put out the same numbers.

I like mine, had to stay legal, and at the time couldn't afford the exhuast work. However, the punch they add is nowhere near a longtube design....they do make the exhaust note much lower and meaner!!

In the end though...doing shorties for power just doesn't make sense. I know from experience.