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I have used Hedman Headers 98310 and Hooker Super Comps 7105 HKR on my 74 Gremlin.....currently on the car.....I like to put them in from under the car..... Jim Nampa, id ---------------------------- Were any pics ever posted anywhere for this header install. Looks like alot of different mfgr's parts were tried. Alot of effort and this could help others out here wanting to do the same thing. I'm installing a 401 in an original I6 `70 Grem (now have the 360 out that's been sitting in it for 20+ years) and would like to do the headers at the same time. I keep hearing that the only headers to use are Doug's and that the Jav headers will work. Looks like there are 103/104 headers. The 104's appear to "support" AC/PS/PB where the 103's do not? Anyone? From: "hotrod74gremlinx@xxxxxxx" <hotrod74gremlinx@xxxxxxx> To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, May 10, 2011 2:52:31 PM Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Header Update
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From: backThatThingUp YoYoYo <backthatthingupyoyoyo@xxxxxxxxx> To: BaadAssGremlins <BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx> Sent: Tue, May 10, 2011 11:33 am Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Header Update Does anyone know of an aftermarket crossmember? Finally, does anyone know if any year Javelin/Hornet (or other AMC) V8 crossmember would be a direct bolt-on in a Grem? Thx. I think Kennedy American sells a V8 mount kit for 6 banger crossmembers. and the only other crossmember that will fit a gremlin is the 66-69 Rambler American/Rogue/SC/Rambler and 70-77 Hornet,78-79 Concord and 79 Spirit. Bart From: Davis Martin <martin-davis@xxxxxxxxxxxxx> To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, May 10, 2011 7:48:49 AM Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Header Update So its not any different
then I told you in the
beginning. Performance wise
the Hookers are the best.
Even though they need some
tweaking they will out
perform the others. If you
are not looking for all out
performance then the
headmans are the next best
bet.
The Gremlin never came
with a 727 so yes the
headers were made to fit a
304 998 Gremlin and the 904
tranny is the same as well.
As for a 4 spd std. You
will have no issues with the
transmission. There is
plenty of clearance.
I run the Hooker super
comps in my hi performance
apps and the headmans in my
average mill.
I do have the abillity
to weld and port though. The
Hookers need it.
But of course this is
just my experience. Sorry
you had to buy all these
headers to find out what I
already told you.
Pics would be good would
be nice to see how your
project is going.
Davis
From: backThatThingUp YoYoYo <backthatthingupyoyoyo@xxxxxxxxx> To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Tue, May 10, 2011 2:53:57 AM Subject: Re: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Header Update So I wonder if
the same clearance
issues would exist
with a T10 Manual?
It's almost
beginning to look
like the only
reasonable way to go
might be using the
original exhaust
manifolds? At least
for my Gremlin as
it's a 6cyl original
with a V8 (homemade
engine mounts). Even
w/the mounts, the
stock steering
box/column appear
too close for
comfort.
Have you taken
any pics of the
fitment issues? That
would really be a
good thing to be
able to see first
hand.
From: bob <baddassgremlin@xxxxxxx> To: BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Sent: Mon, May 9, 2011 8:40:35 PM Subject: [BaadAssGremlins] Re: Header Update Header
Update... I
ordered and
got 3 more
sets of
headers -
Hooker super
comp #7105,
Hedman #98316,
and a set of
the Edelbrock
shorties #
65813..... The
Hookers are
the same
HORRIBLE
quality that I
got last year
when I bought
a set.. I
would not put
them on
anything, they
are TOTAL
JUNK! The
Edelbrock
Shorties just
don't fit,
period... The
Hedmans are
fine but not
as good of
quality as I
would like...
So, it is
either the
Dougs or the
Hedmans,, but
the Dougs are
longer and run
along side the
transmission
(automatic)
too far in my
opinion, and
I'm concerned
about the heat
against the
tranny case..
The Hedmans do
have the ball
and socket set
up at the
collectors,,,
I do like
that... My
last thing
that I'm going
to try is
mounting the
Dougs, and try
bending them
outward/away
from the
tranny... If
that works,,
then I'm using
the Dougs,,,
if not,, I'm
using the
Hedmans...
Hope this
helps...
Bob in MN. --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "bob" <baddassgremlin@...> wrote: > > > Ok Guys and Gals,, I installed the set of "Dougs" headers, #D103, into the Gremmy tonight, (I know I said I was going to do it this past weekend, but I forgot it was Easter, LOL ) WELL,, although I was very impressed with the quality of the product, I was not impressed with the Clearance issues... Once mounted,, they are only about a 1/4" away from the transmission (TF 727) as they run along side the tranny case/pan area,, and only about an inch away from the back up/reverse switch... And that is too close for comfort for me... Keep in mind that they will work,,, but I was not very happy with how close they are to the tranny on both sides, and there was plenty of room to design them with more clearance away from the tranny and the reverse/backup switch... As far as comments recieved about the Dougs headers part # D103 being for a Javelin/AMX application,, and that they will sit closer to the ground because of different height motor mounts,, I did not see any issues with that.. They did tuck up very nice.. Well anyway,, I'm not happy with the clearance issues by the Tranny ,,, and since I'm already into this restoration for over $25,000 so far,, I figured I better order up some more Headers... So,,, I ordered from Summit,, everything that they listed for a Gremlin (Hedman, Edelbrock shorty, and Hooker Super Comp), and I'll see what brand fits the best, and let everyone know what I find ... Side note: Although I had already ordered and got a set of Hooker Super Comp headers last year(and returned), ,, I thought I would try them again to see if maybe I just got a bad set last year.... I'll keep you all posted with what i find...Thanks, Bob in MN. > > > --- In BaadAssGremlins@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx, "bob" <baddassgremlin@> wrote: > > > > 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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