Headers: Opinions on best bang for the buck?

[Surf Charger]

Need to replace my headers. 383 w/ 4-barral edlebrock and 383 torker intake manifold...mild cam.


What is your opinion on these?

http://chucker54.stores.yahoo.net/heelheb1b.html

What is your recommendation on the best bang for the buck?

[Budnicks]

That's a decent price for coated headers, I've had Hedmans in the past with good fit & wear, those headers shown in that photo aren't the actual headers...  I prefer TTI's for overall fit, looks & performance TTI383178c for chrome 1-7/8" I can't remember the #'s for the thermal coated headers, they are $691, they will fit with all options, even a rack & pinion conversion & Edelbrock Aluminum angle plug heads, & don't capture the starter or heat sink it...   

[Chryco Psycho]

well I go for good ones , TTi or Dougs , ceramic coated & insulated , cheap headers never save $$ , you either end up with fitment problems or gaskets blowing out or burned ign wires because there is not enough clearance , & often dents !!
Hedmans will not clear the mini starters , I have seen hookers where the flange is too tall leaving a gap at the top of the port sitting against the part of the head that angles outward for the valve cover .

[charger490]

i have TTI headers on both my chargers and they fit the best and they dont hang down like the rest of them.

[RGA]

Summit has flowtech ceramic coated full length headers for $275.95. I just got a pair, they look good and sound good. Best bang for the buck for sure.

[71ChallengeHer]

I loved the fit of my Doug Headers.  Would I recommend them.  For what they cost, I wish I would have bought a bare set. And had them coated at a shop near me. We put them on in June and they are being taken off. To be sent back under warrenty. I hope the next set doesn't end up looking like these. 

[71ChallengeHer]

 

[Musicman]

The Hedman Elites are a great deal in my opinion 
As Budnicks said however... those are not the actual headers in that image... see correct image below.

[Surf Charger]

Thanks for all the great info! So...two headers in my price range...which do you think would fit best?

Flowtech - $276
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-33130FLT/?rtype=10

Hedman's - $370
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/78038/10002/-1

[Surf Charger]

I loved the fit of my Doug Headers.  Would I recommend them.  For what they cost, I wish I would have bought a bare set. And had them coated at a shop near me. We put them on in June and they are being taken off. To be sent back under warrenty. I hope the next set doesn't end up looking like these. 

That is too bad about the headers. I guess there is only so much that can go into coating something metal...you would think it would last.

I don't have any huge expectations from low priced headers....as long as they function. I plan on pulling the engine in the next few years and doing a proper rebuild. Until then, I'm just updating a few items to keep it running smoothly. My current headers are rusted and have a few small holes in them near the block.

[Musicman]

Thanks for all the great info! So...two headers in my price range...which do you think would fit best?

Flowtech - $276
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-33130FLT/?rtype=10

Hedman's - $370
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/78038/10002/-1

Hedmans, hands down... The Flowtech's may "look" similar but read the spec's, the Hedmans are made much stronger as are Doug's & TTI's, that's what your paying for...

[Surf Charger]

Thanks for all the great info! So...two headers in my price range...which do you think would fit best?

Flowtech - $276
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/BIG-33130FLT/?rtype=10

Hedman's - $370
http://www.jegs.com/i/Hedman/500/78038/10002/-1

Hedmans, hands down... The Flowtech's may "look" similar but read the spec's, the Hedmans are made much stronger as are Doug's & TTI's, that's what your paying for...

Good deal. Thats probably what I will go with as Hedman's are 14 gauge and the Flowtechs are 18 gauge.

There is a footnote that mentions rotating brackets on frame and transmission. Does anyone have a picture of what this is referring to?:

"Footnote: It may be necessary to raise the automotive column cross shaft linkage by rotating the mounting brackets on frame and transmission 180 degrees."

[Musicman]

That footnote is for the Flowtech's and not the Hedman's

[Surf Charger]

That footnote is for the Flowtech's and not the Hedman's

Ok good deal. I was thinking it was the case for both as the Hedman's site says "Modification to shift linkage may be required."   I didn't know if that was referring to the same thing and Summit's website just went into a bit more detail on the Flowtech description.

[Musicman]

Things always comes with installation instructions that no one ever follows or reads first, but later discovers they should have