Fitting Headers to x-pipe

[smokin'Red35th]

I have a couple questions. I am looking to purchase Long tube headers and a catted x-pipe to complete the exhaust on my GT. I am looking at hooker headers because i have been told you can do tranny/clutch work without messing with/removing the headers to get to it, unlike other brands. Please tell me if this is correct or not. Also, i am looking at a bassani catted X-pipe to go with the headers. Will i have any fitment issues with the xpipe fitting up correctly with the long tubes? are there different mid-pipes for different header applications? (long-tube vs. mid-length vs. shorties)
Has anyone had any experience with bassani or hooker? please express your opinions/experiences.
I have flowmaster 40 series mufflers if that matters any.
Thanks!

-Devin

[Ghost]

I have a couple questions. I am looking to purchase Long tube headers and a catted x-pipe to complete the exhaust on my GT. I am looking at hooker headers because i have been told you can do tranny/clutch work without messing with/removing the headers to get to it, unlike other brands. Please tell me if this is correct or not. Also, i am looking at a bassani catted X-pipe to go with the headers. Will i have any fitment issues with the xpipe fitting up correctly with the long tubes? are there different mid-pipes for different header applications? (long-tube vs. mid-length vs. shorties)
Has anyone had any experience with bassani or hooker? please express your opinions/experiences.
I have flowmaster 40 series mufflers if that matters any.
Thanks!

-Devin


Yes, hooker headers you will be able to trans work without having to remove the pass. side header.

No, you can not use the Bassani x-pipe with the hooker headers



Flowtech headers --- flowtech mid pipe

SLP headers ---- SLP midpipe

Hooker Headers ----- hooker mid pipe

BBK headers ----- BBK,Mac mide pipes

Mac Headers ----- BBK , Mac midpipes

those are the ones I can remember right now

[cap42]

Hookers plus Dr. Gas X :banana:

[smokin'Red35th]

what about Kooks? do they need to be removed for tranny work? Do only their brand mid-pipe work with the headers?

[Ghost]

what about Kooks? do they need to be removed for tranny work? Do only their brand mid-pipe work with the headers?


the only thing I know about kooks is they are very pricey

[Jesse James]

what about Kooks? do they need to be removed for tranny work? Do only their brand mid-pipe work with the headers?

No and no. But it's really a really tight fit with long tubes, quite a few extensions and a "wobbley" to get the starter leads back on after install. Both Kooks and Hooker long tubes, individual tubes and a "slip fit" collector are a bear to install, dropping the "k" member is the best way to go for installing these types of headers IMO. Good Luck :cool:

[toolguy]

I've installed the Hooker's w/ an x pipe on GT's. My best advise is to follow the directions to the number. I tried to do it by not following all the directions, only to end up doing exatactly what the directions said anyway. If you don't have a hoist, plan at least a full day, and that's if everything goes well. Good luck!
Todd