opinions on hooker headers

I have the regular competition hookers (don't remember the part #) on my 68 Cuda and taking them on and off is miserable especially since I have power steering. Once on they clear everything but it's by 1/16" or less in some spots. I have only scraped them once and that's when I had 2 other heavy guys with me. Oh yeah, I put my headers in when I was rebuilding the steering so I had the drag link off so that made it a little easier.

The #5 and 7 plug wires aren't a problem to remedy. Just whack off the straight ends and put 90 degree ends and run them underneath. How hard is it to install 2 spark plug wire ends?? Also run plugs for a newer magnum engine since their 5/8 shank and that gives a little more room.

I blasted off (what hadn't fallen off) the crappy primer they had on them and painted them with VHT and it's been almost 2 yrs. and they haven't rusted yet. Knock on wood.

One odd thing I noticed about them though is the center ports are raised about 1/4" higher than the end ports so their not lined up real well with the head ports, the bolts line up but not the ports??? Next time I have the engine out I think I'll have my buddy that's a welder weld them up and I'll match the ports better. Can't hurt.

Their a poor mans header and with a little persuasion (AKA big hammer and prybar) they work and do make allot more power than stock manifolds. Get TTI's if your not running a full race car and can afford them. I would if I had the money.