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. 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 better exhaust pulse scavenging and 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
Applications
| Year | Make | Model | Engine | Fitment Notes |
| 1982-1992 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 5.0L V8 305 CID | See Below! |
| 1987-1992 | Chevrolet | Camaro | 5.7L V8 350 CID | See Below! |
| 1982-1992 | Pontiac | Firebird | 5.0L V8 305 CID | See Below! |
Fitment Notes
- Will fit with angle plug heads.
- This header is equipped with a fitting to accept the stock oxygen sensor.
- Aluminized “Y” pipe that bolts to factory or aftermarket cat-back is available under Part Number 16767HKR.
- 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 cast iron exhaust manifolds or old headers to break in new engines to avoid coating damage.
- The use of header wraps can cause the header tubes to crack or rust due to excessive heat and moisture build-up. Hooker does not recommend the use of header wraps as this will void the warranty.
Specs
| Brand | Hooker |
| Bolt Size | 3/8-16 x 3/4 |
| Collector Diameter | 3.00 inch |
| Emission Code | 4 |
| Header Finish | Silver Ceramic |
| Header Flange Thickness (in) | 5/16 inch |
| Header Style | Shorty |
| Primary Tube Diameter | 1-5/8 inch |
| Product Type | Headers |
| Tube Material | Mild Steel |
| Warning | California Proposition 65 |
| Part Number | 2460-1HKR |
