Bowtie Phase 2 heads

[Chalty]

Hi
I have a 69 350 engine with bowtie phase 2 heads, and need new headers for angle plugs.
73 Camaro 4speed
What is the best choise
regards Elmar

 

[G72Zed]

I have used the Hooker Super Comps # 2117 in several applications like yours.

And welcome to NastyZ28.

 

[Chalty]

Thank you
And yes the Hookers could be an option for me

 

[G72Zed]

I've had mine (2117) on 3 different sets of SBC angle plug heads (Sportsman II, Canfield Alum. DART Iron Eagle) with no issues with any plugs or fitment.

 

[1980RS]

Hooker 2117's fit well but you need to put the starter in from the top. There is no way to put it in from the bottom. If I could find them I would use some 1 5/8" headers that cleared angle plug heads. The smaller tubes make more torque.

 

[fc7_plumcrazy]

Hi

What is the best choise
regards Elmar

drive your 71 Cuda

Carsten

 

[Chalty]

drive your 71 Cuda

Carsten

I think you are in the wrong Forum, my buddy

 

[G72Zed]

Hooker 2117's fit well but you need to put the starter in from the top. There is no way to put it in from the bottom. If I could find them I would use some 1 5/8" headers that cleared angle plug heads. The smaller tubes make more torque.

Unless you have a 2 peice mini starter with removable, or shall I say "clockable" starter, makes it a little easier. I have seen more issues with oil pans in that getting off the oil filter is even worse !!!

And I agree with you on the 1-5/8 in most SBC cases. If I did it again, I would go stepped primaries.

 

[G72Zed]

drive your 71 Cuda

Carsten

Even better with an LS swap LOL.

 

[Dueling73s]

I agree with Zed that the Hooker 2117 fits well. I have used them for many years with AFR 195 angle plug heads. There are a couple of plugs I need to use a box end wrench on but not a big problem and they clear the mechanical clutch linkage very nicely. Oil filter access could be better but isn't too bad. My car sits pretty low though and I have self clearanced them with the pavement more than once as they do hang a little low. I recently scored a used set of ARH headers on ebay. I am just fitting them up now, but I have to say they fit even nicer than the hooker in all aspects and I will gain a good amount of ground clearance. Attached is a pic of a comparison on my mock SBC block, the Hooker is on passenger side. The ARH require a mini-starter but I was already running one. If I didn't find the used ARH set on ebay I probably would have stayed with the Hookers because the ARH really expensive, but if your car is going to be low and you want the best fitting SBC header than I think the ARH is probably it.