Which Brand of Headers

[DocZG]

Me and my Father are building up a '69 Fastback, its getting a healthy 408w and later nitrous, and we are looking into headers.

We know we are going to need at least 1 3/4" primaries because the end result will be about 600-650hp. The main ones i have been looking at are Dougs $400 and Hooker Super Comps $440. I would like to save the $40(duh ) if its not at the sacrifice of quality.

I have read here that super comps hang really low, but seems to be good other wise. I have also read that the dougs tend to have less problems with clearance, but we dont have PS which seems to be the big issue.

I was wondering what are yalls thoughts on these brands, or do you suggest any others in about the same price range.

Thanx
Zach

 

[6FIVE_STANG]

I HAVE A 65 289 AND I REALLY WANT TO GET THE HOOKER SUPER COMP HEADERS(CERAMIC), BUT THEY'RE TO EXPENSIVE. I THINK I MIGHT GET THE PATRIOT LONG TUBE HEADERS(CERAMIC). IM STILL DEBATING...

 

[allcarfan]

i got these:

www.cprparts.com

They are pricey, but are really great quality.

 

[Travis77]

headers

Ford Powertrain, and talk to Stan. Got my 1 3/4 for my 418 from him. Although not in the car yet, the looks and quality were not spared.

 

[Cobain03]

i wouldnt get patriot anything. they have been known to mess up header installation on longtubes (ask me how i know!)

 

[D.Hearne]

All I can say is FPA's are well worth the cost. And in choosing between Hookers and Dougs headers, Dougs quality wins hands down.

 

[DocZG]

Thanx a lot for your replys, im going to call FPA and see what they got. Im thinking that its going to be a little more than the $400 for the dougs though . If they are really pricey im probably going with the dougs, because they seem to have good fitment and from what i hear are a quality product.
Thanx
Zach

 

[concreteman]

Cost will start at $459 and go up depending on whether you want them coated/chromed. Drop them an email or call them and they will give you all the options. I don't have mine yet, but I"m going to use them and get mine ordered up this month, they are running about two weeks out right now.

 

[D.Hearne]

My FPA's were $430 shipped to me. That was 3 years ago. Their quality is about equal to Dougs.