Are headers worth it?
11-20-2006, 10:26 PM
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Are headers worth it?
Is it worth it to put headers on a stock, 20 year old, 305, with almost 200,000 miles on the clock? Besides, I have an exhaust leak that needs to be fixed and thought it would be a good idea to get rid of the exhaust all together and put in a new one anyway.
11-20-2006, 10:41 PM
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If you have plans to someday replace that tired old 305 with a stronger small block someday, you'll be kicking yourself for not getting the headers when you had a chance.
11-20-2006, 10:46 PM
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Just thought I'd check and see what some other ideas were. Apparently they're the same as mine.
Recommendations?
I've heard that Hooker's are good.
Recommendations?
I've heard that Hooker's are good.
11-20-2006, 11:36 PM
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I say Heddman elite hedders($265) and a header collector back pipe kit for about $110 from Jegs (dynomax pipes) and just throw in whatever mufflers you want. Yes there are cheaper ways, but if you plan on doing a 1st gen stroker engine or something comparable, this set-up will already be in place. 
