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DocZG

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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
 

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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

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i got these:

www.cprparts.com

They are pricey, but are really great quality.
 

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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.
 

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

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