I have the 305tbi and put a flowmaster Y pipe 2 1/4 in pipe on it now i have the stock manifolds right now.

I want to know what would be the top 5 best headers that would fit my car?
I dont care if their the black ones or chrome, but would like to keep it at a lower price.

So please tell me what you have or what would be good!!!!!!

thanks
kevin

 

Well, if you just put 2 1/4 inch exhaust on, then you need to take that crap back off, and get 3" cat-back atleast.

I bought the hedman shorties, decent - cheap
Flowtech shorties, suck - cheap
Hooker shorties, decent - cheap

You see where I am going with this, the cheap ones, are not gonna be the best. They will work pretty damn good for what you are gonna be doing though. I bought the hedman shorties, and they seem pretty decent, but getting a y-pipe built/installed sucks. The flowtech shorties, come with a y-pipe but you need a shop to connect the y-pipe up. If you are going to leave your 2 1/4 inch exhaust, I wouldnt even put headers on.

 

I will be getting a 350 in october but just want to see what my 305 has.
but will this be good and can i use this?'


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If you want a quality set of shorties that will be good on both your 305 and a pretty decent 350 too, contact "Dyno Don" on the forum.

He makes a really nice set of headers for these cars. They are based off the SLP 1 3/4" stainless headers, but he re-designed around a few of the only problems with them. They are suppesed to be the best shorties you can get for these cars.

They might cost a little more now, but if you really are planning a 350 install, it will be worth it to get a nice set of headers you can transfer to the new motor.

 

The 68618 headers you pictured are for big-block engines, and you have a small-block engine in your car.

Contact Dyno Don. He makes great headers that fit our cars. You can this Exhaust forum for the pictures he's posted.

 

Ok guys i talked to Don and he does have some very nice parts. I would like to get them but he wanted 400 bucks. I only wanted to spend up to 250 dollars. So can anyone show me to some headers in my price range?
thanks
kevin

 

Ur not gonna find good headers for $250. If that is all you can spend, then I would look for some of the nicer factory manifolds. I believe they came on L69 cars and L98 cars, but not sure.

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Just being nosy here, but what exactly did don quote you $400 for? Was there air tubes in those, and did they come with a y-pipe?

Because the Hooker 2055's are supposed to be about the best [mass produced] shorties you can get online. They have a really nice y-pipe, full a.i.r setup, and supposedly a pretty easy install.

But they are like $450 I think. If don quoted you $400 for a set with a y-pipe, then that would be an amazing deal!! His are far and above the 2055's.

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Another thing to consider, is if you did manage to get a set of the real cheap flowtechs or the summit shorties, you would not want to use them on even a mildly built 350 motor. But dons headers have the best flange design and collectors, and the large primaries, they would work awesome on a 350 even more than your 305.

 

Well how about these thier from summit.


Brand:
Hedman HeddersProduct Line:Hedman Street HeddersPart Type:HeadersPart Number:HED-68479Header Material:SteelHeader Finish:PaintedHeader Style:ShortyPrimary Tube Diameter (in):1 5/8 in.Collector Attachment:Ball and socket flangeCollector Diameter (in):3.000 in.Tuned:NoPrimary Tube Gauge:18-gaugeFlange Style:StandardFlange Thickness (in):1/4 in.Bolts/Studs Included:YesGaskets Included:YesReducers Included:YesY-Pipe Included:NoQuantity:Sold as a pair.
Headers, Street, Shorty, Steel, Painted, Chevy/Pontiac, Camaro/Firebird, 5.0/5.7L, Pair

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Hedman Street Hedders are one of the best buys in bolt-on performance.
For the price, no other part can give you the horsepower and fuel-economy improvements of Hedman headers. They make their Hedman Street Hedders so well that they guarantee them to be free from defects--including cracks in the tubes and welds--for the life of the headers. Hedman Street Hedders are available in black painted or ceramic coated finishes, and, as an added bonus, they also come with all necessary gaskets and mounting hardware.



or these

Brand:Hooker HeadersProduct Line:Hooker Competition HeadersPart Type:HeadersPart Number:HOK-2460HKRHeader Material:SteelHeader Finish:PaintedHeader Style:ShortyPrimary Tube Diameter (in):1 5/8 in.Collector Attachment:3-bolt flangeCollector Diameter (in):3.000 in.Tuned:NoPrimary Tube Gauge:16-gaugeCylinder Head Port Shape:OvalFlange Style:StandardFlange Thickness (in):5/16 in.Bolts/Studs Included:YesGaskets Included:YesReducers Included:NoY-Pipe Included:NoQuantity:Sold as a pair.

Headers, Competition, Shorty, Steel, Painted, Chevy/Pontiac, Camaro/Firebird, 5.0/5.7L, Pair

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Hooker Competition headers are the best headers for your money.
If you're looking for headers designed for maximum street performance, look no further than Hooker Competition headers. Hooker Competition headers are designed for stock or mildly modified engines for the value-conscious buyer. Made from durable 16-gauge steel, Hooker Competition headers feature 5/16 in. thick flanges that are heavy enough to maintain header integrity, yet pliable enough to seal each exhaust port.

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These look nice.


Brand:
FlowtechProduct Line:FlowTech HeadersPart Type:HeadersPart Number:BIG-31108FLTHeader Material:SteelHeader Finish:Ceramic coatedHeader Style:ShortyPrimary Tube Diameter (in):1 1/2 in.Collector Attachment:3-bolt flangeCollector Diameter (in):2.500 in.Tuned:NoPrimary Tube Gauge:18-gaugeFlange Style:StandardFlange Thickness (in):5/16 in.Bolts/Studs Included:YesGaskets Included:YesReducers Included:YesY-Pipe Included:NoQuantity:Sold as a pair.

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Maximum performance with FlowTech headers.
These precision-engineered FlowTech headers are leak-tested to get maximum performance and fuel economy from your engine. They're made from .049 in. cold roll, flash-controlled tubing, and feature FlowTech's mandrel-formed Power Plenum collector. All ports are precisely fitted and finished with durable, leak-proof, O-ringed port seals. The headers are available with either a high-quality, electrostatically applied, satin black painted finish, or with a silver luster ceramic coating for rust and corrosion resistance. In addition, they come with all mounting hardware, including bolts, nuts, and premium gaskets.

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