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Old 02-04-2007, 08:44 PM   #1
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Thumbs down 67-72 Flowtech Headers

AVOID. I purchased a set of these for $105 from Summit Racing as a "cheap" pair of headers. They come very complete with collectors, gaskets and all the nuts and bolts.

The "quality" of these headers is extremely poor. The flanges are NOT flat - I took a file to mine just to try to get them close. The welds suck, and event the paint on the tubes is pretty spotty - I know it wouldn't be on there long anyway...but still

I went to put them on today and had significant interference with the motor mounts. It would have taken 1/4"+ of "clearancing" (i.e., beating a dent in" the front pipe to make them fit. You can see from the picture posted on the link below the difference in the first pipe between the Flowtech and Hooker headers.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...13#post2017213

Bottom line: IMHO, they don't fit and aren't worth even the low price. Note that others have had good experiences with them, so this may just be a clearance issue with my particular truck.

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Old 02-05-2007, 12:33 AM   #2
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Re: 67-72 Flowtech Headers

I agree, I put a set on my old '67 and there was a leak I couldn't find for days. Come to find out there was a fairly good size pinhole where the tube meets the flange on the underside of the tube.
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Old 02-05-2007, 09:48 AM   #3
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Re: 67-72 Flowtech Headers

As long as the companies that have been building headers since the early days are still making them,I see no need to "try" the newbies.I know that`s not alwaysthe best thinking.But,I`ve never had a complaint about my Headmans,Hookers,or others.Headman even makes a "cheap" header for those lower priced needs.
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Old 02-22-2007, 11:42 PM   #4
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Re: 67-72 Flowtech Headers

Hedmans are the best that fit our trucks.
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Old 02-23-2007, 09:04 AM   #5
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Re: 67-72 Flowtech Headers

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Hedmans are the best that fit our trucks.
I just finished installing the Hookers and I'd say the fit was outstanding across the board. No issues with clearances; ground clearance, starter clearance, etc. was excellent. I did need to adjust the hard brake line on the passenger side. I'll be posting a review of these with pics, but I wouldn't hesitate to recommend the Hookers from my personal experince - would love to see photos of the Hedmans installed as well.
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Re: 67-72 Flowtech Headers

Yes, I have heard that Hooker also fit our trucks well. I purchased a set of Hedmans for my truck and they fit well. I did need to adjust the passengers side brake line as well, but I had also installed aftermarket stainless brake lines.
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It Just Goes To Show You ... You Get What You Pay For You Buy Cheap You Get Cheap. You BuY Good You Get Good.

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Re: 67-72 Flowtech Headers

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AVOID. I purchased a set of these for $105 from Summit Racing as a "cheap" pair of headers. They come very complete with collectors, gaskets and all the nuts and bolts.

The "quality" of these headers is extremely poor. The flanges are NOT flat - I took a file to mine just to try to get them close. The welds suck, and event the paint on the tubes is pretty spotty - I know it wouldn't be on there long anyway...but still

I went to put them on today and had significant interference with the motor mounts. It would have taken 1/4"+ of "clearancing" (i.e., beating a dent in" the front pipe to make them fit. You can see from the picture posted on the link below the difference in the first pipe between the Flowtech and Hooker headers.

http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...13#post2017213

Bottom line: IMHO, they don't fit and aren't worth even the low price. Note that others have had good experiences with them, so this may just be a clearance issue with my particular truck.
hate to hear you had problems with these.
i actually bought a set of flowtech for my 67 and had no problems. of course they weren't actually cheap.. 365.00 matter of fact. ceramic coated with 1 1/2 inch pipes and 3 inch collectors. must have made my set on a good day..
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