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Old Feb 20th, 00, 08:25 AM
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I would like to know what headers to use on a 1969 Camaro. It has a 350 with a th350 tranny, ac, and powering steering. Any help would be appreciated thanks
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Old Feb 20th, 00, 01:17 PM
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I have the same drivetrain in my '69 and run Hooker super comp coated headers. They clear everything well with the exception of the A/C box. I have a small notch cut out of mine that I then sealed with some custom bent sheet metal...
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Old Feb 20th, 00, 02:44 PM
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I used the Doug Thorley Tri-Y headers. They are nickel plated, look good and produce lots of torque. I have the same basic set up with a 383 and a 350 turbo, air, power steering, brakes, etc. Works great for me. My engine builder recommended them, and he used to race with Smokey Yunick. That tells me something.
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Old Feb 20th, 00, 08:51 PM
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That tells me he is old. Seriously I have Thorley's on my Camaro too. They fit nice but the nickel plating looks like crap after three years. Though they looked good for 2 years. Get HPC or Jet Hot if you can, they are much better looking in the long run.

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Old Feb 21st, 00, 06:18 AM
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Does Thorley offer their headers with ceramic coating? I checked a couple of years ago and they didn't - you also couldn't get them without the chrome so I stayed away.

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Old Feb 21st, 00, 06:51 AM
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Has anybody tried the Dynomax headers that are Jet-Hot coated inside and out, and cost around $210 in Jeg's catalog?
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Old Feb 21st, 00, 08:57 AM
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I put a pair of those on my car this summer. They look nice,and they still have the nice coated look. I dont think u can beat them for the cost.
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Old Feb 21st, 00, 10:48 AM
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I had bought a set of Hooker Comp headers
(blk huggers) i couldn't get them to
clear the steering box
(i am running power steering)
but i had about 4 guys tell me that they could get them to mount with out a problem.
so i am still wondering what am i to do
for headers, everybody tells me to go with
full leanth headers.
(just something to consider)
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