351 Cleveland 4V - what headers?

[Luc Feilla]

Hi everyone - I am looking at getting headers for my '71 with a 351 4V. I used to have FPA headers in a 1969 Mach 1 with a 351C, they fit very well. I talked to FPA today and a new set delivered to my home would be $1,520!! That's just too much money.

I was wondering what other options there are out there for headers that fit well and are not ground scrapers with no clearance. I saw the Flotechs are reasonable as are Hookers. I remember Hooker's hanging way down low, and so I am a bit leary of them. Thanks for any ideas.

 

[Sheriff41]

I have Hooker Comp headers on mine. They're a long tube header and fit well. They've held up well going on 30 years.

 

[Zach]

From my research I have heard hooker comps are the way to go, ceramic coat them to make em last. This will be the way I go, after I sell my 2v hookers that I bought before I had a plan...

 

[Hemikiller]

Hooker 6915s are my header of choice for a 351C-4V engine in these cars. Fit great, not huge money, easy to install and will clear the OE clutch linkage. My current set went in from the bottom without removing the Z-bar for the clutch.

https://www.summitracing.com/search...wordMatch&SortOrder=Ascending&keyword=6915hkr

 

[Luc Feilla]

So guys how is the ground clearance on those Hooker Comps? - I'm sure it is better than the Super Comps. The Comps are the 1 3/4" primaries right? I think this is probably the right call. I was looking at the Flotechs, too. They seem good, also. Any thoughts on the shorty headers from Sanderson or Patriot? I'm sure that they would be down a lot of horsepower.