Description
Overview
Hooker Competition headers offer the best value in the high performance header market. Designed for the value-conscious buyer, Hooker Competition headers offer premium features at a very competitive price.
Made of durable 16 gauge mild steel tubing, the Hooker Competition header design utilizes a long transition collector to reduce back pressure and increase exhaust flow. A perfect sealing surface is assured with the 5/16″ machined flanges, with welded O-ring seals. Experience has proven that this flange size is ideal to maintain header integrity and be pliable enough to seal each exhaust port. Tubing is mandrel-bent to maintain metal strength and provide consistent tube diameter at radii to maximize performance.
Hooker Competition headers have a standard finish that features a heat-cured, high-heat-resistant paint. Optionally, the famous Hooker Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating is available.
Features
- Tuned-length primary tubes for street performance
- Mandrel-bent tubing for smooth exhaust flow
- Light weight & sturdy 16 gauge tubing
- Long transition collector for decreased back pressure
- 5/16″ machined flanges for a perfect seal
- Industry’s best welds for durability
- Designed for easy, trouble-free fit
- All necessary hardware included for a complete installation
- WARNING! Breaking in an engine with ceramic-coated headers WILL result in damage to the coating and will VOID all warranties. Ceramic-coated headers require several heat cycles to fully cure before they will withstand extreme heat. HOOKER recommends using a cast-iron exhaust manifold or an old header to break in new engines to avoid coating damage.
Applications
| Year | Make | Model | Engine | Fitment Notes |
| 1970 | Ford | Fairlane | 5.8L V8 351 CID | Fits 4V heads only. Will fit C-6 transmission. 1970-1971 Does not fit power steering or power brakes. |
| 1971-1973 | Ford | Mustang | 5.8L V8 351 CID | Fits 4V heads only. Will fit C-6 transmission. 1970-1971 Does not fit power steering or power brakes. |
| 1970-1973 | Ford | Ranchero | 5.8L V8 351 CID | Fits 4V heads only. Will fit C-6 transmission. 1970-1971 Does not fit power steering or power brakes. |
| 1970-1973 | Ford | Torino | 5.8L V8 351 CID | Fits 4V heads only. Will fit C-6 transmission. 1970-1971 Does not fit power steering or power brakes. |
| 1971-1973 | Mercury | Cougar | 5.8L V8 351 CID | Fits 4V heads only. Will fit C-6 transmission. 1970-1971 Does not fit power steering or power brakes. |
| 1970-1971 | Mercury | Cyclone | 5.8L V8 351 CID | Fits 4V heads only. Will fit C-6 transmission. 1970-1971 Does not fit power steering or power brakes. |
| 1970-1973 | Mercury | Montego | 5.8L V8 351 CID | Fits 4V heads only. Will fit C-6 transmission. 1970-1971 Does not fit power steering or power brakes. |
Specs
| Brand | Hooker |
| Collector Diameter | 3.00 inch |
| Emission Code | 4 |
| Header Finish | Silver Ceramic |
| Header Style | Long Tube |
| Primary Tube Dia. | 1-3/4 inch |
| Product Type | Headers |
| Tube Material | Mild Steel |
| Warning | California Proposition 65 |
Emissions
- This part is legal for sale or use on Racing Use Only Vehicles
- The following vehicles are considered Racing Use Only Vehicles:
- Racing Use Only Vehicles are vehicles that are used exclusively for competition that are not registered and that may never be used on the street.
- WARNING: It is against the law to install this part on an Emissions Controlled Vehicle
