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Which headers work best and easiest to install on a 65 caliente 289 with 4 speed

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Welcome on! lots of guys use Doug's tri Y's. they're probably the most popular ones.
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Header choice is pretty limited and I don't know if any offer a perfect fit.
I'm running Hooker long-tubes and DO NOT look forward to the day I will have to replace them.

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Joe Travers wrote:
Sun Jul 18, 2021 5:29 pm
Header choice is pretty limited and I don't know if any offer a perfect fit.
I'm running Hooker long-tubes and DO NOT look forward to the day I will have to replace them.

Joe
That's the other ones I hear from comet guys a lot. Are they super comps Joe? think I've heard that. :? :?
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poboyjo65 wrote:
Sun Jul 18, 2021 7:13 pm
Joe Travers wrote:
Sun Jul 18, 2021 5:29 pm
Header choice is pretty limited and I don't know if any offer a perfect fit.
I'm running Hooker long-tubes and DO NOT look forward to the day I will have to replace them.

Joe
That's the other ones I hear from comet guys a lot. Are they super comps Joe? think I've heard that. :? :?
Yes, John. Super Competition. They are well made from heavy tubing so I think they will last. They are dimpled in a spot or two to fit. There also is a small patch on #4 made where it practically touches the shock tower. I've never contacted them to ask them about it. I think my problems stem mainly from the later model spark plug location on the aluminum heads. I'm pretty sure the Hookers would work better on the old cast heads. I have a friend offered to sell me a set of 1 3/4" Thorleys but I'm leaving well enough alone for the time being.

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