Hooker Super Competition Block Hugger Headers

The Hooker Super Competition Block Hugger Headers are the go-to universal exhaust header solution for custom builds, street rods, hot rods, and engine swap applications where a vehicle-specific header simply isn't available. Engineered with Hooker's signature tucked-in tube design, these headers route primary tubes as close to the engine block as possible — making them the ideal choice when tight frame rails, steering components, or chassis structure leave little room to spare.

With the Super Competition line, the objective has always been to deliver maximum horsepower at the optimum point in the power curve. That commitment drives a development process where Hooker engineers invest significantly more time and resources to achieve even incremental performance gains — a philosophy that has earned Hooker the title of the winningest header manufacturer in automotive drag racing history.

Key Features:

• Block-hugging primary tube design routes tubing tightly around the engine block for maximum clearance in confined engine compartments and tight-fit installations
• Mandrel-bent, tuned-length primary tubes reduce backpressure and increase exhaust velocity for improved horsepower, torque, and throttle response
• Collectors exit parallel to the oil pan rail for maximum ground clearance on lowered or custom chassis builds
• Collectors positioned for maximum starter and engine mount clearance to simplify installation and preserve accessory fitment
• Thick machined head flanges provide a secure, leak-free seal at the cylinder head
• Complete installation hardware included — gaskets, header bolts, and collector reducers ship with every set
• Multiple finish options available across the product line, including painted, chrome, and Hooker's Metallic Ceramic Thermal Barrier Coating

These headers are purpose-built for builders working outside the bounds of standard vehicle-specific fitment — whether that's a restomod, a rat rod, a custom street machine, or a performance engine swap. The block-hugging design not only solves clearance problems but also opens up access to engine mounts, the starter, and other components that traditional headers can obstruct.

Founded in 1962 by Gary Hooker, Hooker Headers has built a legacy rooted in motorsport — dominating the NHRA drag racing scene throughout the late 1960s and 1970s and bringing that same engineering discipline to street performance applications. The Super Competition Block Hugger line carries that heritage forward with proven construction quality and everything needed to complete the installation right out of the box.