looking to put headers on my 86 Z28. what is a good brand to buy that is also fairly easy to install? emmisions is not a problem im in Iowa.

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you can never have too much horsepower

 

You should look into the Hooker Headers that come with the y-pipe. It has the spot for the O2 sensor as well. They are listed in JEG'S for $349.99, but I know Summit has them too. Just search for Hooker part number 2055. Not sure how easy they are to install, but this is the kind I am getting for my 350 I'm putting in. Hooker has been around for a long time and is a good brand. If you want stainless steel, I would try the SLP headers. Just my .02

 

non AIR heddmans w/ y-pipe for $200 bucks. By an o2 sensor bung and weld it in AFTER you drop the hedder in so you know where to put it.

 

I am going to say slp. buy the ones without air fitting. they are alot nicer that headman or hooker. they have a nice thick flange and all pipes are seprate. I have not had a gasket blow out yet and only tightened them after the first warm up. I have had trouble with hookers and headmen on my chevelle and pickup. I would have ot make it a habbit to re-tighten or bolts would back off. so unless you like changing gaskets I would buy slp.

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"I don't trust anything that bleads for five day's and doesn't die"
88 iroc slp headers,borla catback,procharger to come soon.

 

SLP all the way. Put mine on (1 3/4) and never re-tightened. No stage 8 bolts... spend that money on aluminum header gaskets and you will never have to worry about them blowing out or having your pipes rot away.

 

On the bottom end, I have $83 Flowtechs, no Y pipe, I have custom dual exhaust. O2 fitting only. The black paint did burn off and they are now rust color ugly,Other than that I'm pleased.

No emmisions here in NW Georgia

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1986 Black/Gold LG4 Z28
Original Owner, 200,000+ near trouble free miles.
Mostly Stock.

1995 Dark Red Metallic Corvette Coupe Original Owner