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Old May 5, 2026 | 11:25 AM
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Smallblock header recommendation

Shopping for headers for a 68-9 A-body with a 350. For street use, looking for decent quality, the best fit and preferable something coated. A search on Summit brings up endless Chevy applications even when specifying Olds. Thanks
Old May 5, 2026 | 04:52 PM
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I've done some recent research for my SBO project, these are all 1-3/4" primaries into 3" collectors, ceramic coated:

Hooker 3107-1HKR
Headman 58196
Headman 58066
Flowtech 31150FLT

I haven't picked one yet, but these are the contenders I'm considering.
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There is also ARH, but your going to pay a fortune for them, they are ss headers.
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Go Hedman or Hooker. The Flowtech have thin flanges and rust very quickly.
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Get Hookers.
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As previously suggested, American Racing Headers is absolutely leagues better than these other brands.

Personally, if your engine is stock or moderately modded (350hp or less), I would recommend to go with some clone w-series manifolds to do a true dual exhaust and save yourself the headache of headers.

This is coming from someone with headers currently on an engine that needs them (making 600hp)…. And I wish it didn’t.








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