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GremlinRick 
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 Topic: Hooker 7103 headers in a small body carPosted: Jan/16/2020 at 2:55pm |
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Hey new to the forum and first post. Does anyone have any experience in making the hooker 7103 1 7/8” header fit in a small body cars specifically the gremlin? I had a set in a 343 powered 71 hornet in the late 80’s. But everything I’ve read lately says they won’t fit a small body car. Any and all help is appreciated thanks.
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Posted: Jan/16/2020 at 4:40pm |
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If you don't already have the headers, look into ARH (American Racing Headers) small body headers. Pricey, but the fit is great. Lifetime guarantee. They do 1 3/4" or 1 7/8". Bob tufcj
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Posted: Jan/16/2020 at 4:53pm |
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Yeah I’ve seen those it’s very pricey lol will be roughly $2,200+tx with exchange then shipping so I was hoping there was a cheaper way but I’m not apposed to the warranty end of things lol.
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I have struggled to install 1 5/8 headers in small body. Folklore suggests 1 7/8 just don't fit. Some have said they could hammer them enough to get them in with a non-stock strut rod arrangement. On the Javelin/AMX 1 7/8 are tight, not an easy install, but they will go in. 1 5/8 are easy in the bigger cars. If you have them, let us know if you have success and what it takes.
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Posted: Jan/17/2020 at 9:53am |
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7103 doesn't fit. You will have to cut the spring tower away, or completely smash the 2 right side middle tubes.
7105 fit nice
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Posted: Jan/17/2020 at 10:42am |
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No I don’t have them yet, I just don’t remember them being that much of a PETA going into the hornet but again that was 30+years ago.
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Posted: Jan/17/2020 at 10:45am |
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From what I can tell the 7105 is discontinued so I’m dung outta luck unless I am willing to spend the $2k+ on ARH headers. If I want something bigger than 1 5/8’s. Thanks for the input
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Posted: Jan/17/2020 at 10:49am |
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like Hurst390 said, no way a 7103 will fit a small body car like a Hornet/Gremlin w/o major mods. They barely fit the AMX/Javelin on the RH side. If you think you installed them in a Hornet 30 yrs ago I'm betting you are incorrectly recalling the 7103 PN and actually used another PN.
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Posted: Jan/17/2020 at 9:55pm |
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they will not fit a small body Hooker makes a small body header fits no clearance issues installed on three hornets and two gremlins
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