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<blockquote data-quote="Wayne07Z51" data-source="post: 164523" data-attributes="member: 4319"><p>Picked up my Hooker Blackhearts May 6th and installed them Wednesday May 8th. As my son in law and I have a lift in his back garage it made the process much easier as I wanted to do the transfer my self.</p><p>The removal of the stock pipe of course was very easy. Before install I loosened the spring hangers and the connection at the headers. Huge word of advice pre fit everything before you start install, as pipe over axle hooker supplied did not fit into stock H pipe and there muffler piece did not fit into their pipe over axle. Had to go to a shop Scenic View Motors as they have a pipe bender expander etc. machine that expanded the pieces I mentioned. Not a good start but at least this was not expensive just time consuming. Back to the garage I found expanding the pipe was exactly what it needed everything went together much better a little tricky getting pipes in a good position so they didn't hit or rub on anything. The band clamps from over axle pipe to muffler/resonator was a bit tricky to get at you need a swivel and long extension a good light and a son in law or buddy to help. We then reinstalled the H pipe to the hooker exhaust, first tighten header clamps then H pipe to over axle pipe, over axle pipe to muffler/resonator, and yes we attached the very well made hooker sign plate between the mufflers which we felt helped keep things aligned. Last we fastened the Muffler isolators (rubber) at the very back of the car tightened</p><p>the hanger rods. I felt this job should have been about 2-2 1/2 hours to do with fitment not so good 41/2 hours to complete.</p><p>Much louder upon start up, I was thinking uh oh maybe to loud but once the car warmed up it was much quieter. Didn't really drive the car much until I went to the meet and greet in Ponoka last Saturday May 11 which was a great time lots of good people and great cars. On the trip I noticed a slight drone up to about 2000 rpm, at highway cruising speed sound is a nice rumble and still can hear the tunes at a low volume. If you hit the throttle fairly hard it barks pretty hard or not so aggressive is a nice rumble. Have only about 250km on it now I feel maybe there is a break in time maybe 6-700 km time will tell.</p><p>The main thing is my bride likes it as she drove it, she says loud when first started but settles down when car warms up. She says it doesn't sound so wimpy now. We will be going on the Rocky Mountain Cruise June 21st long drive will give us a better perspective, so far so good.</p><p>P.S. The grandsons love the sound so all must be good.</p><p>Will keep you posted</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Wayne07Z51, post: 164523, member: 4319"] Picked up my Hooker Blackhearts May 6th and installed them Wednesday May 8th. As my son in law and I have a lift in his back garage it made the process much easier as I wanted to do the transfer my self. The removal of the stock pipe of course was very easy. Before install I loosened the spring hangers and the connection at the headers. Huge word of advice pre fit everything before you start install, as pipe over axle hooker supplied did not fit into stock H pipe and there muffler piece did not fit into their pipe over axle. Had to go to a shop Scenic View Motors as they have a pipe bender expander etc. machine that expanded the pieces I mentioned. Not a good start but at least this was not expensive just time consuming. Back to the garage I found expanding the pipe was exactly what it needed everything went together much better a little tricky getting pipes in a good position so they didn't hit or rub on anything. The band clamps from over axle pipe to muffler/resonator was a bit tricky to get at you need a swivel and long extension a good light and a son in law or buddy to help. We then reinstalled the H pipe to the hooker exhaust, first tighten header clamps then H pipe to over axle pipe, over axle pipe to muffler/resonator, and yes we attached the very well made hooker sign plate between the mufflers which we felt helped keep things aligned. Last we fastened the Muffler isolators (rubber) at the very back of the car tightened the hanger rods. I felt this job should have been about 2-2 1/2 hours to do with fitment not so good 41/2 hours to complete. Much louder upon start up, I was thinking uh oh maybe to loud but once the car warmed up it was much quieter. Didn't really drive the car much until I went to the meet and greet in Ponoka last Saturday May 11 which was a great time lots of good people and great cars. On the trip I noticed a slight drone up to about 2000 rpm, at highway cruising speed sound is a nice rumble and still can hear the tunes at a low volume. If you hit the throttle fairly hard it barks pretty hard or not so aggressive is a nice rumble. Have only about 250km on it now I feel maybe there is a break in time maybe 6-700 km time will tell. The main thing is my bride likes it as she drove it, she says loud when first started but settles down when car warms up. She says it doesn't sound so wimpy now. We will be going on the Rocky Mountain Cruise June 21st long drive will give us a better perspective, so far so good. P.S. The grandsons love the sound so all must be good. Will keep you posted [/QUOTE]
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