Hedman Hedders 78038 Hedman Elite Extreme-Duty Headers

Hedman Elite Extreme-Duty headers (78038) are built for vehicles operating under severe conditions including towing off-road use track days or high-mileage daily driving. These headers feature thicker 3/8-inch laser-cut flanges and heavy-duty 14-gauge tubing that withstands thermal cycling and physical abuse better than standard headers. The Elite series is the go-to choice when reliability matters as much as peak horsepower delivering 12-20 hp gains with a broad torque curve.

Primary tubes are mandrel-bent 14-gauge steel with smooth flow transitions and collector sizes from 2.5 to 3.0 inches depending on application. Each header is coated with Hedman's high-temp metallic-ceramic finish that resists rust and discoloration at sustained operating temperatures. All necessary hardware gaskets and reducers are included. The Elite series uses thicker flanges than standard headers to prevent warping and gasket leaks under extreme heat cycles. The ceramic coating retains exhaust heat for improved velocity.

Direct fitment for the specified chassis with no cutting or welding required. These headers accommodate stock exhaust connections on most applications. Check oil filter clearance on small-block Chevy applications a remote filter adapter may be necessary. Retorque flanges after the first heat cycle. Compatible with aftermarket dual exhaust systems. Hedman recommends using anti-seize on all bolts during installation.

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