Doug's vs TTI headers

[747mopar]

My current Hooker Super Comps are looking pretty shabby and need replaced. Looking for input from those who have Doug's on their B bodies (mines a 69 Charger). The Hookers fit really well except for 2 things, they hang too low and it would be nice if the exit was actually aimed at the cross member hump. I know from reading on here that the TTI's are above and beyond for fitment BUT when I'm looking at a grand... stainless starts to look very appealing. So my question is, how far down do the stainless Doug's hang and are there any other issues?

A 3rd possible option is Summits self branded ceramic coated headers, my experience with their self branded parts is that they're typically made by a top brand company and they look a lot like Hookers for half the price of TTI's.


Doug's Headers D451-SS Doug's Headers Stainless Steel Headers | Summit Racing

 

[Hilljack68]

I've never had TTI (for the same $$ reason as you), but I've been happy with my Dougs. They're not stainless, and they're on a SB Coronet, but the fit and clearance are great. I'll be needing headers for the BB Charger soon too, and I'll definitely look at Dougs first.

 

[padam]

I recently replaced my old Hookers with Dougs on my 73 and it was a huge improvement in fit. They weren’t much cheaper than TTI, but I have a Lakewood bellhousing and didn’t seem like TTIs would fit.

 

[khryslerkid]

I like mine in the '62. No hammer needed and they are tucked up, not low. They have a set for the B block 451 and another set 452 for the RB.

 

[gkent]

The Dougs do not align with the crossmember humps. I have never seen a set that does. One reason I imagine is that they'd be impossible to install without dropping the motor. Otherwise, fit is perfect and starter access is very good. They have to clear the floor so that and the collector size dictates how low they hang. I don't think they could do any better in that area.

I'm building my own exhaust with 3" tubes and when I made the pieces through the crossmember from the collector I did it while the engine was out and I built in a 1/2" clearance. So they'll hang low because they're 3" pipes - but for no other reason.

You can see the extensions off the collectors here. When I made them I installed the trans and crossmember.

 

[origcharger]

383-178 TTIs on my B engine 66 Charger

 

[747mopar]

I recently replaced my old Hookers with Dougs on my 73 and it was a huge improvement in fit. They weren’t much cheaper than TTI, but I have a Lakewood bellhousing and didn’t seem like TTIs would fit.

I wasn't looking at them to be cheaper but more because they will never rust after paying so much. Thanks

 

[747mopar]

The Dougs do not align with the crossmember humps. I have never seen a set that does. One reason I imagine is that they'd be impossible to install without dropping the motor. Otherwise, fit is perfect and starter access is very good. They have to clear the floor so that and the collector size dictates how low they hang. I don't think they could do any better in that area.

I'm building my own exhaust with 3" tubes and when I made the pieces through the crossmember from the collector I did it while the engine was out and I built in a 1/2" clearance. So they'll hang low because they're 3" pipes - but for no other reason.

You can see the extensions off the collectors here. When I made them I installed the trans and crossmember.

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Appreciate the good review, I'm definitely learning towards Doug's after seeing the responses.

 

[747mopar]

I've never had TTI (for the same $$ reason as you), but I've been happy with my Dougs. They're not stainless, and they're on a SB Coronet, but the fit and clearance are great. I'll be needing headers for the BB Charger soon too, and I'll definitely look at Dougs first.

I'll post the install so you can see once I get all of my parts

Thanks

 

[747mopar]

383-178 TTIs on my B engine 66 Charger





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They definitely fit nice, I just can't get past $1000+ for non stainless headers.

 

[747mopar]

I like mine in the '62. No hammer needed and they are tucked up, not low. They have a set for the B block 451 and another set 452 for the RB.
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That's excellent feedback as I'm also running a B block, definitely looking like Doug's for me.

Thanks

 

[493 Mike]

The Dougs on my (former) 66 Belvedere.
Mike

 

[747mopar]

Pretty! Another part acquired from the laundry list of upgrades to be installed on the Charger.

 

[3sloppydogs]

The Doug's fit great on my 72 charger with the 440 with the exception of steering box clearance. It had the original box and the headers were right on it. I changed the box to a borgeson box and now have ample clearance

 

[nitro_rat]

The Doug's fit great on my 72 charger with the 440 with the exception of steering box clearance. It had the original box and the headers were right on it. I changed the box to a borgeson box and now have ample clearance

That was probably a win-win!

 

[Hilljack68]

The Doug's fit great on my 72 charger with the 440 with the exception of steering box clearance. It had the original box and the headers were right on it. I changed the box to a borgeson box and now have ample clearance

Thanks for the info. I guess that's what I have to look forward to on my 73 400 Charger.

 

[Hilljack68]

Pretty! Another part acquired from the laundry list of upgrades to be installed on the Charger.

Wow, that was fast!! You must not be too far from Tallmadge. Ain't it great to be so close to Summit! I'm about 45 minutes away.

 

[747mopar]

The Doug's fit great on my 72 charger with the 440 with the exception of steering box clearance. It had the original box and the headers were right on it. I changed the box to a borgeson box and now have ample clearance

I have a Borgeson box sitting right beside the headers lol. I figured I'd get headers now since I have to pull one out to install the box.

 

[747mopar]

Wow, that was fast!! You must not be too far from Tallmadge. Ain't it great to be so close to Summit! I'm about 45 minutes away.

I'm about an hour away. I figured I'd drive up and scourer the scratch and dent department, scored a rear disc conversion kit cheap for the daughters car.

 

[jimbosride]

Have Doug's on my 65 with 383. I went with them because they do not hang down.

They have had some minor clearance issues but they make a good header.