Rocket 350: I need Headers and Exhaust Feedback

[Pharozen]

I'm restoring a 1979 Cutlass Calais t-top with an Olds Rocket 350, 2004r trans, 2500 stall converter, edlebrock aluminum dual plane intake, edlebrock (chevy) carb 795 cfm, 3.73 posi traction rear-end, etc....
The next step in the process for me is to start looking at exhaust and header options. I don't know much about which systems are best for CLEARANCE, sound, performance, etc. I was hoping that I could get some quality feedback on a nice set-up (headers, exhaust)
I've heard a lot about "Hooker" headers and "Headman" and I'm a bit partial towards magna flow exhaust.....
Any feedback....?

 

[Mr T Type]

Used Flow master exhaust in my regal and I really enjoy the sound, and feel it performs well

 

[WisconsinCutlass]

I have long tube headers and dual exhaust with and H pipe and flow master super 44s before the rear axle and love the sound. I don't know what brand the headers are. I can check tomorrow when I get a chance. My motor is a 72 olds 350 with cam, intake, and some head work. I can see about posting a video if you'd like.

 

[MrSony]

I've heard good things about Pypes if you don't like the "hollow" sound of flowmasters which also sound good.

 

[Canon_Mutant]

Unless you are going to race regularly . . . you will thank me!

http://thorntonmusclecars.com/products/manifolds/350-jr-exhaust-manifolds
http://www.torquetechexh.com/GMGHeader.html
https://www.magnaflow.com/products?partNumber=14577

 

[MrSony]

Unless you are going to race regularly . . . you will thank me!

http://thorntonmusclecars.com/products/manifolds/350-jr-exhaust-manifolds
http://www.torquetechexh.com/GMGHeader.html
https://www.magnaflow.com/products?partNumber=14577

I'm gonna keep these in mind for my future olds build. I thank you also 😀

 

[marcar1993]

I have blackjack headers (now flowtech) which need some work to fit, dinging and what not, but for olds they all seem to need that unless you spend 1000 plus on headers, at less than $200 new, can't complain there.
For exhaust, I have pypes 2 1/2" behind the tire exit. Great system, fits like a glove. Just need to come up with 18" or so of pipe to connect the kit to your headers (they're all a little different).

I'd go this route again too. Works great and sounds good.

 

[-83MONTESS-]

I went from Flowmaster 40s to Pypes Street Pros and im very happy I did.

 

[Canon_Mutant]

I'm gonna keep these in mind for my future olds build. I thank you also 😀

Thanks, and even 10 years later, it still looks pretty good. High-flow cats are getting a tad rusty and I wish I would have done the x-pipe but still pretty happy with it. Had the right front wheel and fender off in this pic doing the stupid antenna swap which is why the car looks warped.

 

[DRIVEN]

I redid the exhaust on my '79 Cutlass a couple months ago. Since I was going for a factory look, I ordered the intermediate pipes, muffler and tailpipes for a Grand National. Total was about $150 through Rockauto. Then I ordered up a couple sticks of pipe to go from the manifolds to just before the rearend and bent them up at work. The fit and appearance is good and the sound is just right for my taste. I'm sure it's leaving couple horsepower on the table but I don't drive a dyno.