looking for a good set of headers for my 305 z28. any suggestions?

 

Hooker 2055. Comes with y-pipe, O2 bung, A.I.R. pipes. Get a 3" slip-fit cat for '86-90 TPI applications. Either modify current cat-back to fit, or get cat-back for above application.

Have to reroute driver's side A.I.R. Stock check valve faces forward, on 2055's it faces rearward.

Ceramic coated headers a plus. I hear Jethot offers them (coated inside & out vs. just outside if you get them coated from Hooker).

 

I'm with five7kid on this one.

Though I'm about to order some Hedman long tubes, coated, I can't swing the price for Hooker long tubes coated.

 

i won't install them myself so what all do i need to give the shop to insatall them?
also how much should a shop charge to put these on?

 

Which 305 do you have? The LG4 exhaust is horrible, and should be replaced from heads to rear bumper.

Some shops won't install a cat that an owner brings in ("application" issues, EPA fines, etc.). All I can say there is talk to a few shops and see what they tell you. Cat-back system shouldn't be a problem; Mark likes the Hooker, Flowmaster and Dynomax also seem to do well.

Remember, you're going for the '86-'90 TPI application, ignore the fact that yours is an '85. The shop may not want to ignore that, though.

You're probably looking at several hundred dollars labor if the shop knows what they're in for. The job isn't "hard", just time consuming. Two experienced techs could probably get it done in half a day, but with shop rates like we've got around here, you're looking at $400 labor at least. Plus the headers, cat & cat-back, and misc hangers, gaskets, hoses, etc.

 

Yup, if you want a single exhaust, I'd recommend teh Hooker cat-back, sound clip in my sig above.

 

Were can I get the Hooker 2055 headers with the air and y pipe? Also how much are they with the coating?

 

www.summitracing.com

Enter "HOK-2055" in the Summit p/n search field for uncoated, "HOK-2055-1" for coated. It'll give you the prices for each.

Includes A.I.R., O2, y-pipe, bolts, gaskets, etc.

 

625$ for coated ones..OUCH

Unless you plan on some power someday you could even get a set of hedman shorties and their y pipe for 200$

Id get the hooker 2055s if it was me.

 

are these better than slp's?

 

i just ordered a set of the mac's any word on those , they look real good .

 

I'd say the best are SLP.

 

I just found the edelbrock tes ones coated for $341.99 at Jeg's. There is a $5.99 oversize handling charge also, but free shipping. These are nickle coated by the way. (I just called Jeg's and confirmed that)

Here is the link to the product page.

http://www.jegs.com//cgi-bin/ncommer...86&prmenbr=361

 

I wonder what they look like.

 

They are a shiny nickle plating and have a 1 year warranty on the headers and finish.

 

I'm thinking about getting the hedman shorties...you can't beat the quality for the price....$110

 

Do the hedman shorties have the air tubes on them? And, do they hook up to your stock y pipe?

By the way, I emailed Jet Hot today about getting a set of coated hookers from them. Here is their reply.

Dear Dan,

I can offer the Hooker #2055(shorty headers and Y pipe), coated in&out with the sterling silver finish,is $560 to your door.All new parts get a lifetime corrosion warranty and a 2yr finish warranty. Feel free to call or email with any questions.

Thanks

Chris

1-800-432-3379 ext 110

 

You'll need their y pipe though.

 

cool, i just emailed them to get a quote for sterling hedman long tubes.

 

what headers can you get so that you can use your stock y-pipe?

I just don't have the extra money to spend on one.

 

none.

 

Those edelbrocks have a nickel/chrome plating- nothing high-temp like Jet-Hot. -Just for good looks I guess. -89IRO

 

That Chris guy at Jet-Hot quoted me for $525 for the hooker 2055s. -89IRO

 

Since we are on the subject of headers....I'm lookin to get a set of headers for 91 ZEE too......which would be the best set to go with on a 5.7 TPI L98?? Any suggestions?