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Hooker sidepipes too big for my engine?

Posted: 11/7/05 11:08amMessage 1 of 3
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Edgewood, KY - USA
Joined: 10/26/2003
Posts: 339
Vette(s): 1981, Black/Black, Engine bumped to about 400HP.Ext/int mostly stock.

OK, as I continue to refine my engine components for this winter's rebuild project, I'm currently zeroing in on...  350 short-block w/ flat-top pistons, Summit Vortec Heads, Lunati 60102 cam and Performer intake.  So, I'm not after ETs at the drag-strip, just good power from 1500-5500 RPM for street use.  Here's my dilema:  I really like the look of Hooker sidepipes on a C-3, so I was planning to install a set that were Jet-Hot coated, with heat shields that are also Jet-Hot, plus the Spiral Turbo baffles.  Problem is that the Hookers only come (to my knowledge) with 1-7/8" primary tubes, whereas every small block engine builder recommends 1-5/8" for the street.  I asked a guy at Summit's Tech Support, if the large headers would have a small impact to low-end and midrange performance or a big impact and he strongly recommended that I NOT go with the sidepipes.  Bummer!  I was wondering what some of the engine experts here thought.  Opinions?  Alternatives?  I've thought about Patriot sidepipes, but I hate that they "fake" the 4-into-1 look, plus I don't think they sell headers specially designed for the pipse, so you have to put a 180 degree turn in the exhaust to connect regular headers to them...

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Hooker sidepipes too big for my engine?

Posted: 11/7/05 12:25pmMessage 2 of 3
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KERNERSVILLE, NC - USA
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Vette(s): 1968 L-71 convertible
I'm sure there's a technical answer out there somewhere, but simply from experience, I put a set of the Hookers on a small block '73 that was built very similar to what you describe for yours. the car was wickedly fast at top and bottom end and obviously sounded great too!
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Hooker sidepipes too big for my engine?

Posted: 11/7/05 8:49pmMessage 3 of 3
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CUYAHOGA FALLS, OH - USA
Joined: 12/2/2003
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Vette(s): 1975 C3 Red, T-Tops, Black Interior. All I need is time and money! Getting there!
Look at my response in "big pipe.....little torque"   It will answer a lot of your questions.
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