HOOKER HEADERS

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From: kleenkars2000_REMOVE_380441_THIS_@yahoo.com


hi all!..iam going for hooker headers for my
monza mirage....is it really worth it?...pro's
...cons...what do ya think?...starter problems..hmmmm...please
give me your input on headers....thanx, karl


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From: denisst78_REMOVE_298573_THIS_@yahoo.com


Karl,
which type will u use?
the 2135 ( oem mounts) or
the 2129 (hooker or trans dapt mounts)
Dobi still have some hedders for the monza too
sanderson have them also

Denis


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From: kleenkars2000_REMOVE_287226_THIS_@yahoo.com


hi denis, i believe they are the oem type, my
friend ron got them in a trade a while back....he did
not mention anything about the mounts...i thought it
would be a direct fit...i may be wrong...ill ask him
tonight =) karl


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From: bruce_77mirage_REMOVE_606210_THIS_@yahoo.com


i just read something about monza's and headers,
mine are two piece units by hooker but i have no idea
how well they fit because.....well you know my
delema!! i'll find that article and get back to you! Bruce


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From: denisst78_REMOVE_588107_THIS_@yahoo.com


Karl,
if you use the 2135 (oem
mounts)
you`ll have to cut a part of the bellhousing for
clearance(manual trans)
if you use the large ring gear i
suggest a high torque mini starter (anyway a good starter
will always help)
they kinda fit thight but you`ll
love the upgraded performance

any question
just e-mail me
Denis
(denisst@yahoo.fr)


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From: kleenkars2000_REMOVE_746165_THIS_@yahoo.com


hi Denis, i will be using a turbo 350
automatic...so maybe i will not have to modify =)...and yes,
your right about the starter..i think i will get a
high torque smaller gear reduction type or
something...thanks, karl


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From: bruce_77mirage_REMOVE_155538_THIS_@yahoo.com


hey karl! i found that artical, you may already have seen it but here it is anyway! <a href=http://www.inwave.com/~bacchus/HBOA/ target=new>http://www.inwave.com/~bacchus/HBOA/</a>
it covers other headers to!
Bruce


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From: n2o406_REMOVE_102581_THIS_@yahoo.com


I run hooker super comps I believe the jegs part
no is520-2129. I run stock mounts welded. turbo 350
the only clearance problems I had was with the large
400 flex plate.It puts my starter too far over,wont
clear header. I run a small 350 flex plate with a 400
balance plate added. As for performance it runs 10s with
a 175 horse shot of nitrous. hope this helps.also I
run a tilton mini starter.


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From: kleenkars2000_REMOVE_343319_THIS_@yahoo.com


SOUNDS BAD TO THE BONE!!!!!! right on! karl


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From: kleenkars2000_REMOVE_721583_THIS_@yahoo.com


thank you bruce....very informative...thanks for your research =) Karl


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From: bruce_77mirage_REMOVE_400869_THIS_@yahoo.com


got um done eh? well tell us how it went! what did you or didn't you do to install them?..pics?
Bruce


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From: kleenkars2000_REMOVE_641876_THIS_@yahoo.com


hi bruce, have not installed them yet...i have to
pull a 305 out of my friends mirage,he wants me to
help transplant a built 350 =) then i will receive the
headers.thats the deal =)..so..i got to load up the hoist and
stand...and get bizy! lol! its all good...but i will keep you
informed as soon as i do it...thanks...your friend, karl


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From: kleenkars2000_REMOVE_759775_THIS_@yahoo.com


i finally got my hands on the hooker headers i
was promised...Iam having them blasted, and should be
ready for paint tomorrow...can anyone out there tell me
the best application for paint?..color?...what kind
of coating shall i use?...i'd appreciate your
input...thanx, Karl


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From: denisst78_REMOVE_746535_THIS_@yahoo.com


Karl,
the best paint i used for headers is
made by
VHT i like to use the aluminium
one
after the headers are blasted
clean them whit paint
thinner to remove all
gresy residus
let them
dry
heat them a bit whit a propane torch (not
a
lot,just to remove the humidity and burn the
unwanted
residus) heat them just enough to
feel them hooter at
htge touch of the hand
then paint them whit several
light coats
let them dry
once they are
dry
install tehm in the car carefully and
let the car idle
a bit this will hardeb the finish
or
before
install them put them in your oven or in a barbecue (be
sure the wife isn`t there!!)


Denis


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From: bruce_77mirage_REMOVE_523630_THIS_@yahoo.com


hey karl;
you might want to consider having
the coated by jet hot or some other company. its a
little costly, but its worth every penny. i had them
done on a 74 corvette that i put a tune port on and
the under the hood heat dropped about 70 degrees! you
could put your hand right next to the header while it
was running and barely feel the heat! the last time i
did it was my hooker super comps for my camaro. four
years ago and they still look great! those were
aluminum/ceramic coated.


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