Pics of 1 3/4 Hooker Long Tubes #6227

8850 · 01-29-2001, 05:16 PM

Here are some pics of my new 1 3/4 Hooker long tubes.

The first is the complete assembly. Note, I have cut off one flange so far as I plan to install Hooker turndowns as shown in pic 4.

Second is the assembly with individual cylinders out to show how they are assembled.

And third is the grinding of the head ports to remove some weld build up and gasket match. These are matched to my heads.
http://www.fbody.com/members/LarryS/hdrassy.jpg http://www.fbody.com/members/LarryS/hdrdisassy.jpg http://www.fbody.com/members/LarryS/hdrport1.jpg http://www.fbody.com/members/LarryS/turndown.jpg

I would rather give a review of the assembly prodecure after I have these babies on but several have asked for pics so I'll tell you what I know now.

The speedometer cable has to be rerouted, one brake line rerouted, most of the flanges have to be ground to clear my head stud nuts, the steering arm has to be removed and the engine has to be raised slightly. None of this a a very big deal but somewhat time consuming. Hooker has done a good job of putting a lot in a small area. I have only placed the headers in place to check for clearance so far and with these items corrected I believe they will go. I have not started on the passenger side installation.

Note also, none of the tube have been dimpled so far for clearance. I have heard that some headers have to be dimpled for clearance but not the Hooker...so far.

These headers are very light. The side I am working on is barely one pound heavier than my shorties thanks to the thin wall that Hooker uses. With a good jet hot or ceramic coating they would last forever. Some headers are very heavy wall not only making the flow less but heavier.

Of course the big news will be on the dyno and track. I'll report more as I get results.

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88 347, Twisted wedge heads,Comp Cams 224/230 cam, 1/4=10.718 @ 123.02 mph

8850 · 01-30-2001, 03:46 PM

I guess nobody cares about Hooker headers. No point in giving my dyno or et results when I get them.

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88 347, Twisted wedge heads,Comp Cams 224/230 cam, 1/4=10.718 @ 123.02 mph

93CobraR · 01-30-2001, 04:09 PM

Ah, there just ain't much to say about them. They look sweet, except for all those tose you have to connect. Hope you get better results.

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Best time 13.012
Best MPH 104
Best 60' 1.816

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8850 · 01-30-2001, 04:26 PM

93CobraR,

The tubes are like this for assembly purposes. You can't get 1 3/4 long tubes in if they are one piece and made to flow big cfms.

93CobraR · 01-30-2001, 05:41 PM

I'm not saying thats a bad design. I think it just looks like it would be a pain to put on, but hey, I might be wrong. What about MAC's 1 3/4"? Aren't they one peice?

8850 · 01-30-2001, 06:41 PM

93CobraR,

You are right about these Hookers being a pain to install. That is for sure but I have never installed any other brand long tube so I can't say about them. They probably take 10 times as long to install as my shorties. Maybe the next time I have to remove them it will be a lot quicker but having to move several items and deciding what to do took me some time.

01-29-2001, 05:16 PM	#1
8850 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Sugarland, TX USA Posts: 161	Pics of 1 3/4 Hooker Long Tubes #6227 Here are some pics of my new 1 3/4 Hooker long tubes. The first is the complete assembly. Note, I have cut off one flange so far as I plan to install Hooker turndowns as shown in pic 4. Second is the assembly with individual cylinders out to show how they are assembled. And third is the grinding of the head ports to remove some weld build up and gasket match. These are matched to my heads. http://www.fbody.com/members/LarryS/hdrassy.jpg http://www.fbody.com/members/LarryS/hdrdisassy.jpg http://www.fbody.com/members/LarryS/hdrport1.jpg http://www.fbody.com/members/LarryS/turndown.jpg I would rather give a review of the assembly prodecure after I have these babies on but several have asked for pics so I'll tell you what I know now. The speedometer cable has to be rerouted, one brake line rerouted, most of the flanges have to be ground to clear my head stud nuts, the steering arm has to be removed and the engine has to be raised slightly. None of this a a very big deal but somewhat time consuming. Hooker has done a good job of putting a lot in a small area. I have only placed the headers in place to check for clearance so far and with these items corrected I believe they will go. I have not started on the passenger side installation. Note also, none of the tube have been dimpled so far for clearance. I have heard that some headers have to be dimpled for clearance but not the Hooker...so far. These headers are very light. The side I am working on is barely one pound heavier than my shorties thanks to the thin wall that Hooker uses. With a good jet hot or ceramic coating they would last forever. Some headers are very heavy wall not only making the flow less but heavier. Of course the big news will be on the dyno and track. I'll report more as I get results. ------------------ 88 347, Twisted wedge heads,Comp Cams 224/230 cam, 1/4=10.718 @ 123.02 mph

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01-30-2001, 03:46 PM	#2
8850 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Sugarland, TX USA Posts: 161	I guess nobody cares about Hooker headers. No point in giving my dyno or et results when I get them. ------------------ 88 347, Twisted wedge heads,Comp Cams 224/230 cam, 1/4=10.718 @ 123.02 mph

01-30-2001, 04:09 PM	#3
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	Ah, there just ain't much to say about them. They look sweet, except for all those tose you have to connect. Hope you get better results. ------------------ 87 GT, 4 inch cowl hood,17x9 Cobra R's/255/45's,GT-40 heads,long tubes headers,h-pipe,Flows,BBK cold air, Mass air,70mm MAF, 1.7's, 1" spacer,underdrive pulleys,Pro 5.0, King Cobra, Adj. fuel Reg., Lakewood Lift Bars,50/50's,subframes, 4.10's. Best time 13.012 Best MPH 104 Best 60' 1.816 Visit my site at: http://www.geocities.com/cobrar93_2000/MyPage.html

01-30-2001, 04:26 PM	#4
8850 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Sugarland, TX USA Posts: 161	93CobraR, The tubes are like this for assembly purposes. You can't get 1 3/4 long tubes in if they are one piece and made to flow big cfms.

01-30-2001, 05:41 PM	#5
93CobraR Registered Member Join Date: Oct 1999 Location: Cincinnati, Ohio Posts: 1,575	I'm not saying thats a bad design. I think it just looks like it would be a pain to put on, but hey, I might be wrong. What about MAC's 1 3/4"? Aren't they one peice?

01-30-2001, 06:41 PM	#6
8850 Registered Member Join Date: Nov 1998 Location: Sugarland, TX USA Posts: 161	93CobraR, You are right about these Hookers being a pain to install. That is for sure but I have never installed any other brand long tube so I can't say about them. They probably take 10 times as long to install as my shorties. Maybe the next time I have to remove them it will be a lot quicker but having to move several items and deciding what to do took me some time.