Bolt-On Horsepower With Hooker Headers
The name that put “long tube” on the map. Shop BlackHeart, Competition and Super Comp headers, LS swap kits, and gear built to make your engine breathe — and roar.
Long Tube & Shorty Headers Built For Power
From street-driven LS swaps to full-tilt drag cars, our BlackHeart, Competition and Super Comp series scavenge exhaust faster so your engine makes more power at every RPM.
BlackHeart LS Swap Long Tube Headers
The go-to LS swap long tubes — stainless construction, deep-scavenge primaries and merge collectors for max torque.
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Competition Long Tube Headers
Full-length primaries and 3″ collectors — the same Competition formula that’s dominated drag strips for decades.
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Super Competition Header 6102HKR
The Super Comp line — race-proven, factory-fit long tubes for classic small blocks that want to breathe hard.
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BlackHeart Shorty Headers BH2375
Tight-fit shorty design for chassis with clearance issues — bolts up clean, keeps the exhaust flowing.
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Competition Shorty Header 2466HKR
Compact tri-Y shorty design that squeezes power gains out of stock-height chassis without cutting the floor.
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BlackHeart Mid-Length Headers
The sweet spot — mid-length runners for stronger scavenging than shorties without the fitment fight of long tubes.
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Competition Headers 2456HKR
Classic Chevy small block Competition set — proven flange, primary and collector sizing for real dyno gains.
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LS Swap Performance Headers
Purpose-built for LS swaps into muscle cars, trucks and streetrods — clearance-checked runners, factory-quality flanges.
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The right couplers, clamps and mounts turn a header swap from a fight into a clean bolt-on.
Exhaust Coupler / Clamp 41172HKR
Heavy-duty coupler-clamp for tying your Hooker collectors into the rest of the exhaust system.
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Engine Mounting Bracket Kit
Purpose-built engine mount frame brackets to lock your LS or small block into the right spot for header clearance.
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Hooker Headers Logo Sticker
Classic Hooker Headers decal — for the toolbox, the trailer, the tailgate. Show the crew what runs underneath.
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Hooker Headers Logo Patch
Sew-on Hooker Headers patch for jackets, shop coats and race crew gear. Real deal, no knock-off.
Shop NowBuilt To Chase Horsepower — Not Cut Corners
Every Hooker header is engineered around one goal: get exhaust out of the cylinder faster so your engine makes more usable power.
Race-Bred Primary Sizing
Primary tube diameter and length are matched to displacement and RPM range — not one-size-fits-all guesswork.
Full Merge Collectors
Smooth merge collectors on BlackHeart and Competition long tubes scavenge exhaust cleanly for real dyno gains.
Long Tube, Mid-Length & Shorty
Whatever your chassis allows — long tube, mid-length or shorty — there’s a Hooker option engineered to fit.
LS Swap Ready
BlackHeart LS swap long tubes are clearance-checked for classic muscle, trucks and hot rods running an LS.
Drag Strip Proven
Super Comp and Competition series designs come straight from decades of dominance at the drag strip.
Heavy-Duty Flanges
Thick, laser-cut header flanges that don’t warp on the first heat cycle. Real gaskets, real seal, real longevity.
Hooker Headers In The Wild
Real installs from the crew running Hooker Headers on the street, at the strip and under the hood of hot rods across the country.
What Hooker Headers Owners Say
Real feedback from real drivers running BlackHeart, Competition and Super Comp headers on the street and the strip.
“Bolted BlackHeart long tubes onto my LS swap and picked up 22 rear-wheel horsepower on the same tune. Fit was tight but everything cleared.”
“Competition shorty 2466HKR set on my small block cleared the steering box first try. Sounds mean, no fitment surprises.”
“Been running Super Comp headers on my bracket car for four seasons. Flanges haven’t warped, welds are still perfect. Worth every dollar.”
“Old-school reputation for a reason. Ordered the Competition 2456HKR set for my SBC and it fit exactly like the fitment chart said.”
Hooker Headers Buyer Questions
Sizing, fitment, and series differences — the questions we hear most from Hooker Headers shoppers.
What’s the difference between BlackHeart, Competition and Super Comp?
BlackHeart is the modern street/strip line (LS swaps, mid-length, long tubes). Competition is the classic race-bred series. Super Comp is the top-tier drag-strip line with the biggest primaries and collectors.
Long tube, mid-length or shorty — which do I need?
Long tubes make the most power but need the most clearance. Shorties fit stock chassis easily but give up peak power. Mid-length (BlackHeart) splits the difference — a great real-world choice.
Will Hooker BlackHeart LS swap headers fit my chassis?
Our BlackHeart LS swap long tubes are designed for common LS swap platforms — muscle cars, trucks and streetrods. Always check the specific part number’s fitment chart before ordering.
Do headers really add horsepower?
Yes — properly sized long tubes typically add 15–30 rear-wheel HP on a mildly built V8 by improving exhaust scavenging. Gains grow with cam, heads and tune.
Are Hooker Headers legal for street use?
It depends on the exact part number, your engine and your state. Many Hooker headers are street-legal outside California; check the part page and your local emissions rules before installing.
What about gaskets, bolts and collector clamps?
Most Hooker headers ship with the correct flange gaskets and hardware. For collector connections, pair them with our exhaust coupler/clamp to seal cleanly to the rest of your system.
Featured Product Pages
Dig deeper into the specs, part numbers and fitment for our most-shopped Hooker Headers builds.
BlackHeart LS Swap Long Tube Headers
Full specs, part numbers and fitment notes for our most-shopped LS swap long tube set.
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Competition Shorty Header 2466HKR
Compact Competition shorty — full fitment chart, flange spec and clearance details.
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Super Competition Header 6102HKR
Our race-bred Super Comp long tube — primary sizing, collector spec, and vehicle fit.
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Shop the official Hooker Headers lineup — BlackHeart, Competition, Super Comp, LS swap kits and gear — and let your engine breathe the way it was meant to.
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