Toolmaker said:
Regarding side pipes, I put my Hookers on my '79 in 1998. I bought them direct from Jet Hot at a good price compared to other places. The price also included a free re-plate whenever. I had them replated about 5 years ago. The Jet Hot coating holds up really good, doesn't chip or turn blue, and shines like polished aluminum. I originally got the reverse-flow insert mufflers but later changed to the glass-pack inserts because the reverse-flows weren't loud enough. :-) Good luck with what ever you decide upon. By the way, you can install them without a lift. All you need are jackstands and you will have enough room to do the job.
Toolmaker
Thanks for all the info. I looked at Jet Hot, but it looks like they only provide coatings and not actual headers for sale. I am pretty sold on Doug's based on all I've read and the cost, and I want the flat black side pipe look. I would consider Jet Hot coatings on the Headers as the aluminum look I have seen is nice. Did those Headers / side pipes you bought back a while have the Side Pipes jet hot coated too?
@73Shark... Dougs has been in the header business since the 50's in SoCal. I have never run a set, but I have known of them for long time. I have scoured the internet and have never read a bad review or forum post. In fact all I keep reading is how good they fit out of the box and how easy to install. I don't believe everything I read, but I think these appear to be a good deal considering the Hooker cost is up around $1200 before inserts. BTW, thanks for the replies
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