The hooker supercomp headers for the gremlin are good but need work. I got my set from jethot 5 years ago. Had them send them to me uncoated. I then had the outer tube to flange welded and then I portmatched them. After that I cut the flange off between tubes to lighten them. Then installed them in my gremlin so I could ding them in the needed spots. THEN I sent them back to jethot to be coated. When I got them back the #8 tube was dented at the end. I fixed it but let them know I was not happy. Then 2 yrs later the coating looked like crap so I sent them back for warranty service. Again when they came back same dent. Plus they sandblasted a able in the port flange, coated em and sent them to me like that! So I welded them and sent them back again. Same dent in tube again so I am done with jethot! Coating is only warranted against rust through after 3 yrs. So they will look like crap. If I get another set of headers it will be a stainless set made by Jim in ill I think? There's a thread on them on the am forum. Best gremlin headers ever made! Just my experience Davis
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It says the part is available.
I'll likely go w/the uncoated version to start, just in case I have to "dimple" them to fit. I also prefer to send the parts to JetHot. I know it's more expensive that way, but (in some cases) I've been told that the ceramic coating is limited to the outside of the tubes (appearance) when purchased direct from a manufacturer.
Another advantage (for me at least) is that I have 2 AMCs I'm working on: A 74 Jav (original 360/4-spd w/Twin Grip 3:54, no AC) that I've built a 401 for as well as a 1970 Grem with a 360 4-spd (from a 70 or 71 Jav, can't remember which) w/a Dana 60 (original 3:54 or 3:55 but upgraded to a 4:10... I wish I'd lef it as a 3:55 now). So either way, the headers are bound to fit one of them. Though I'll be disappointed if the headers won't fit the Grem because I really want the long tubes as opposed to the Edelbrock shorties.
BTW, has anyone ever tried the Swain Tech thermal barrier coating for intake runners? What about the PowerJection EFI (Holley Carb look-alike, sort of)?
Thx.
From: Ed Veneck <edveneck@xxxxxxxxx>
To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Sent: Fri, April 22, 2011 8:48:05 AM
Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Doug headers for Gremlin V8
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I have looked at both Summit and Jegs and I can not find a listing for Dong Headers, that will fit a V8 Gremlin. They have them for AMX and Javelin V8 chassis but no Gremlin. Are these what you are using? I know that the crossmember on these cars are differance from the Gremlin, and the engine bay is larger, on them also.
From: bob <baddassgremlin@xxxxxxx>
Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Choice of long tube headers
To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
Date: Thursday, April 21, 2011, 9:19 PM
I ordered Hooker Super Comp headers (ceramic coated) for my 401 in the grem and when I got them, I was so disgusted with the quality, that I sent them back.. I ordered a set of Dougs Headers (ceramic coated #D103) last sunday night from summit, got them yesterday, Quality and design looks to be 100% great. I will be installing them this weekend, and let ya know how they fit. Caution: Those Headers on the E Bay ad are rectangle port, even though they list them for the 70's gremlin that should have dog leg ports.. Keep that in mind when you order any brand header, to make sure they are the port shape that you need. Bob in MN. --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, backThatThingUp YoYoYo <backthatthingupyoyoyo@...> wrote: > > > > Has anyone used these headers? > > >
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/New-Hooker-Headers-1972-76-Gremlin-Hornet-AMC-260-401-C-/280436652342?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item414b53b936> > > > I've heard that DOUG'S are the only ones to use. >
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