What connectors should I use with the hooker big block headers. I know with competition engineering they have one with stock exhaust and another that does work with stock exhaust. So what connectors would you recommend.
Thank you
Mike

 

why not go with Spohn subframe connectors...

http://www.spohn.net/category.cfm?categoryid=1052

 

unless the Y-brace might get in the way...

 

are those bolt in or weld, and do you think that those will work with the big block headers.

 

Spohn SFC's come in weld-in only. The bolt-in designs offered by many companies have a problem, eventually the sheet metal holes will elongate and make the SFC's act as a wet noodle.

For installation pics check out this page

You could always write them an email or call the tech line to ask about fitment. Everytime I've wrote them in the past Steve Spohn answered them.

"Tech Support/Product Application Questions:

All technical support and/or product application questions must be directed to our technical support department. The person taking your call will be able to answer any questions you may have.

For the quickest answer to your questions, send an email to: tech@spohn.net

Technical Support Department:
717-273-6004 "

 

I dont know, i dont think i will have enough room with those with the big block headers

 

I just installed a set of spohn SFC's on my car. I was shocked at how great the fit was. Most made to fit parts are way off, but not these.

I done it in my yard, with car on 4 drive on ramps like you buy at wal mart, a wire wheel that you can put in a drill, or die grinders, and and cheap CH flux core wire welder.

I started on them fri. about 2 pm, worked about 3 hours on them, then finished up on Sat.. About another hour to hour and a half.

If you can't use the Y brace then I say these w/o the Y will do better than most other brands. Heck most of them don't even have the Y


Here's a pic I took before I finshed up the driver's side. I bought uncoated SFC, then painted red with a can of dollar store red spray paint, bolted rear on, held front with jack, wire wheels SFC and car where I was welding, then after I got done, I painted over the welds.. BTW my welds aint pretty but they are strong lol.

 

Pic looks great, I really like how these look, I think I will just get them and find a way to do the exhaust and if i can use the Y its still better then nothing.
Thanks Mike

 

hmm, i m no expert but those welds look kinda cold

 

Yeah they might be no where near good welds, but for a flux core welder (splatter machine) and doing it with very little space to work, laying under a car, etc I think they are ok... I know they aint breaking loose any time soon lol. (i checked with a come-a-long), and thats all that I care about. As long as they hold, and hold tight.

I'm an ok welder if the work is out in the open, and I can stand over it and weld, but laying down with about 1/32" between my mask and the car, just don't get it.

But i'm the true DIY-er type. If I think I can do it, and make it work, then I will atleast try, before I pay somebody to do it for me