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andy78TA · 12-01-2009, 09:55 PM

I knew it was going to be expensive, but that seemed a little crazy to me

Tru2Chevy · 12-01-2009, 10:05 PM

If it's a set you plan on keeping for a long time, I would do it. Like was said before - lifetime warranty. If they ever show rust, just ship them back and they'll be re-coated for free.

Helps looks, helps performance.

- Justin

PolarBear · 12-06-2009, 05:26 PM

I went to Airorne in Connecticut and they were a lot less than Jet hot. I think I paid under $300 with the shipping. I dont know why everyone thinks "Jet hot" first
http://www.airborncoatings.com/pricelis.html

PolarBear · 12-06-2009, 05:29 PM

Actually I sent the headers back again later becuase I screwed up the coating and they blasted them first and redid them for the same price.

andy78TA · 01-01-2010, 07:43 PM

So I started working on taking the headers out and of course with my luck I snapped a header bolt on the passenger side. Who wants to help me pull the head as I have no idea what I am doing? haha...

also does anyone know the best way to get to the center bolts on the passenger and drivers side? I have no idea how to get to these as the A arms are in the way. Any insight would be appreciated. thanks.

B4C · 01-02-2010, 10:46 AM

I dont think you need to pull the head. You can probably get the bolt out once the header is off, just get a pair of vise gripe on there and turn and pb blast the crap out of it before hand.

benblitz · 01-03-2010, 03:47 PM

I managed to put a set of full length coated Hooker Super Comp Headers (1 7/8 primary, I think) on my 79 Z28 with only having to pull the 2 motor mount bolts out and jacking up the engine slightly. I did scratch them a bit because it is a TIGHT Squeeze doing it this way, especially if you have AC. They did start to rust around the welds a little bit over time but dont look to bad.

Another point, my friend had a stock 79 WS6 Trans Am. Those cars, with that suspension package, seem to sit a little lower then most other 2nd Gen cars. When he put headers on it, once in a while the headers would bottom out on the ground. Some full length headers sit below the engine frame girdle and are easily dented on the ground, when going over bumps or hard braking. I would stick with the cheap headers first and see if you run into problems.

Tokyo Torquer · 01-06-2010, 09:18 PM

lifting the engine off the monts makes it easier but not always necessary. they go in easiest from the bottom on most 2nd gens. you have to jack the front of the car way way up. large tube headers may require you to unbolt the starter.

mike