SLP or Hooker
10-31-2002, 07:29 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 L98
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SLP or Hooker
I've scanned the sites archives but I haven't seen anything for this topic.
Anyways who makes the better header SLP or Hooker?
Right now I'm looking at the SLP 1-3/4 header. They say it out flows everything on the market.
I'm also looking at the Hooker super cometion 1-3/4 header, long tube. They say its the best header period.
Well need less to say you can understand my delema.
If anyone has some comparasons they can share with me I'd appricate it.
Anyways who makes the better header SLP or Hooker?
Right now I'm looking at the SLP 1-3/4 header. They say it out flows everything on the market.
I'm also looking at the Hooker super cometion 1-3/4 header, long tube. They say its the best header period.
Well need less to say you can understand my delema.
If anyone has some comparasons they can share with me I'd appricate it.
11-01-2002, 12:22 PM
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Well just to let you know some people have clearance problems installing the SLP 1 3/4 headers. When I installed mine they did not fit, the driver's side header rubs against the steering column. SLP recommends that you replace your motor mounts if this occurs, but in my case even that would not have helped. I just ended up denting my new $500 set of headers. Just run a search and you will find several examples of this problem. From my experience with SLP 1 3/4 headers I would say go with the 1 3/4 Hookers.
Since this is the Aftermarket Vendor Review board I will say that SLP's customer service was not very helpful. They did not even bother to mention that their might be fitting issues. They ignored my all my emails regarding this problem but after a few phone calls I eventually got a hold of someone on the phone.
Since this is the Aftermarket Vendor Review board I will say that SLP's customer service was not very helpful. They did not even bother to mention that their might be fitting issues. They ignored my all my emails regarding this problem but after a few phone calls I eventually got a hold of someone on the phone.
11-01-2002, 12:42 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 L98
Transmission: 700R4
I was told that you need to put a dimple or dent if you will in the slp header for clearence.
Slp say's this won't effect performance at all
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Once I found out hooker made a set for my car I pretty much rethought my header choice. Just thought I give slp a chance.
Slp say's this won't effect performance at all
.Once I found out hooker made a set for my car I pretty much rethought my header choice. Just thought I give slp a chance.
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11-03-2002, 07:09 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI (Now HSR)
Transmission: 700R4 by Probuilt
Axle/Gears: 3:27 9 Bolt Posi W/ Discs
if they are long tubes what about issues about ground clearence?
11-04-2002, 06:47 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 L98
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I don't think there would be any issues with ground clearence.
You have to remember they make 4" exaust for our cars to so they should clear no problem.
You have to remember they make 4" exaust for our cars to so they should clear no problem.
11-05-2002, 04:51 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI (Now HSR)
Transmission: 700R4 by Probuilt
Axle/Gears: 3:27 9 Bolt Posi W/ Discs
thats cool I may be able to put headers on my car sooner than expected now thanks alot guys.
11-06-2002, 01:45 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 L98
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Well for you I wouldn't get the super competion headers. They're 1-3/4 and that usually recommended for 350 and more. You should get they're 1-5/8 emission headers.
11-06-2002, 04:41 PM
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Car: 1988 Trans Am GTA
Engine: 5.7 TPI (Now HSR)
Transmission: 700R4 by Probuilt
Axle/Gears: 3:27 9 Bolt Posi W/ Discs
emissions equipment is bad for my engine lol. I dont need anything with that stuff on it since I dont need to pass any testing around here. but my thoughts are leaning more and more to just selling my car and finding a nice 91 or 92 Z with the L98 seeing as how I dont know $hit about carbs and I prefer fuel injection anyhow.
11-07-2002, 12:54 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 L98
Transmission: 700R4
I'm not saying anythings wrong with the 305 engine. But I do love my L98. And I'll love it more once it's a 383
11-10-2002, 10:05 AM
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Car: 1987 iroc-z custom
Engine: 355 tuned port
Transmission: 5spd baby, only way to go
Axle/Gears: 3.45
go with hooker....i have the shortie headers and the work great...not a big fan of anything slp makes but thats my own opinion..hooker sounds better and seems to peform better but any header out performs stock manifolds....so it can come down to personal preferance..i do say hooker though
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11-20-2002, 01:58 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 L98
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The hookers are more money because of two things. 1 I'm getting them coated. 2 I live in canada so it will work out to like $1000 bucks here.
11-22-2002, 05:01 PM
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someone said something about hookers rusting....what about wraping them? they have a wrap for headers that summit is selling...I forget what they want for them.
anyone have experence with the wrap? or pics installed.....
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anyone have experence with the wrap? or pics installed.....
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11-23-2002, 12:23 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 L98
Transmission: 700R4
Wraps are a no no. They can cause the header tubes to decay.
So one of them might collaps on you.
That would really suck while your driving.
Some racers use them as a quick fix since engine parts don't last long in racing anyways. But for your average persome the price of replacing the headers each year versus just getting them coated really out ways the other.
It just makes sense to get them coated.
So one of them might collaps on you.
That would really suck while your driving.
Some racers use them as a quick fix since engine parts don't last long in racing anyways. But for your average persome the price of replacing the headers each year versus just getting them coated really out ways the other.
It just makes sense to get them coated.
11-23-2002, 12:39 AM
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Originally posted by CHRISMAN2000
Wraps are a no no. They can cause the header tubes to decay.
So one of them might collaps on you.
That would really suck while your driving.
Some racers use them as a quick fix since engine parts don't last long in racing anyways. But for your average persome the price of replacing the headers each year versus just getting them coated really out ways the other.
It just makes sense to get them coated.
Wraps are a no no. They can cause the header tubes to decay.
So one of them might collaps on you.
That would really suck while your driving.
Some racers use them as a quick fix since engine parts don't last long in racing anyways. But for your average persome the price of replacing the headers each year versus just getting them coated really out ways the other.
It just makes sense to get them coated.
thanks though
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11-23-2002, 01:33 AM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
Engine: 350 L98
Transmission: 700R4
Is that the book with the red 3thrd gen with that supid nice engine? I think I have it.
Very nice book I might add.
Very nice book I might add.
11-23-2002, 01:51 AM
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Originally posted by CHRISMAN2000
Is that the book with the red 3thrd gen with that supid nice engine? I think I have it.
Very nice book I might add.
Is that the book with the red 3thrd gen with that supid nice engine? I think I have it.
Very nice book I might add.
great book and I recomend to anyone. It deals mostly with the 3rd gens. and it breaks down everything in "your" car, its not just a random "350 chevy" book
BTW the car on the front is a red 91-92 Z with a hard top and "firehawk" wheels.
I've seen it on this site before (no it doesn't belong to anyone here) and it is supposed to have a killer GM installed motor
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11-24-2002, 09:27 PM
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Car: 87 Irocz, 95 Z28, 71 Z28 /RS
Engine: 355 Tpi, LT1, 355
Transmission: Auto, Auto, 4sp
Go with the Hookers. & Check out Summitracing.com for their prices.
Also ealier this year My husband asked summit about their SLP headers for his 95 ( iknow a diff gen but all the same) They had stopped selling them because of quallity issues with SLP at lease thats what the salesman told him.
Also ealier this year My husband asked summit about their SLP headers for his 95 ( iknow a diff gen but all the same) They had stopped selling them because of quallity issues with SLP at lease thats what the salesman told him.
12-04-2002, 08:58 PM
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Car: 99 Formula
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
Axle/Gears: 342
1 5/8 headers will flow good up to about 400hp. 1 3/4 will be overkill specially on a tame 305, specially long tubes.
I'd go with hooker though.
I'd go with hooker though.
12-04-2002, 09:49 PM
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Car: 99 Formula
Engine: LS1
Transmission: T56
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Originally posted by CHRISMAN2000
I guess its good that I'll be making over 400 HP and don't have a 305.
I guess its good that I'll be making over 400 HP and don't have a 305.
12-05-2002, 12:51 PM
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Car: 1991 Camaro Z28
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It's cool dude. I think I'm going to buy the headers from jet hot. Just so they're coated nice and I get the warrenty.
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