455 Headers

Discussion in 'Race 400/430/455' started by kburras, Jul 9, 2023.

  1. kburras

    kburras Well-Known Member

    I have a chance to purchase a set of hooker 1204 super competition headers. I want to make sure that they will fit in a 72 GS 455. Seller is not sure what they fit. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks
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  2. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    Those look right for your '72 GS, but be warned...the rearmost tube on each side is designed to exit the fenderwell. That means cutting the fenderwell.

    Let's hear from a few more folks, I seem to remember super comps for BBB were p/n 1201.

    Devon
     
  3. kburras

    kburras Well-Known Member

    The guy just called me back and said that the part number for the gaskets was 1201
     
  4. kburras

    kburras Well-Known Member

    Thanks for the info Devon!! I Appreciate it greatly.
     
  5. LARRY70GS

    LARRY70GS a.k.a. "THE WIZARD" Staff Member

    Yeah, I had a PM from Adamek, he had those headers. He posted this picture,

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    I'm not really fond of that. Adam was asking about my MT headers.
     
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  6. DaWildcat

    DaWildcat Platinum Level Contributor

    1201 showed up in a search for these headers on a few different posts, not for gaskets but the headers themselves, so let's wait to hear from others.

    Great pic Larry, pretty much sums up the modifications needed.

    That's one way to get close to equal length tubes, but then you're also slinging road debris on that tube everywhere you go.

    Maybe a moot point, I now see this is posted in the race section!

    Devon
     
  7. unclelar

    unclelar Well-Known Member

    I have those Headers on my 68 GS absolutely love them.
     
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  8. kburras

    kburras Well-Known Member

    Thanks Larry, Larry and Devon. I'm going to purchase them now. You guys are great!! Kimberly
     
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  9. BrianTrick

    BrianTrick Brian Trick

    That’s before they figured out how to get equal-lengths all inside the frame. Or you can just have custom headers made.
     
  10. Waterboy

    Waterboy Mullet Mafia since 6/20

    I had those kind of headers on my 68 GS convertible. I liked those headers a lot, but you also have to put skinny tires on the front of your car or you can’t make very sharp U-turns.
     
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  11. BQUICK

    BQUICK Gold Level Contributor

    Better insulate that brake line!
     
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  12. m louk

    m louk Well-Known Member

    Never had issues from those headers ran them on the street for years.
     
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  13. 72STAGE1

    72STAGE1 STAGE 1 & 2

    There are much better alternatives than these.
     

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