I am looking at getting a set of headers for my 02' T/A. I really am having a lot of questions however due to the large differences in pricing. I noticed that many people run the Hooker LTs. These seem to be running around $400 to $700 depending on whether or not they are coated. If I do decided to go with the Hookers what are the advantages of the coated v/s non-coated headers and which ones do you guys recommend?

Also,
I have looked at the SLP long tubes. They claim 41hp gain but cost $800. Are these and the FLP headers really that much better than the hooker long tubes for the price. These two headers seem really expensive but also seem to claim good results.

Any info would be greatly appreciated.

 

All LT's are gonna have close to the same gains. Only differences with them all is quality and ground clearance issues. Hookers are the best for the price. It's best to get coated because they look better, last better by not rusting, and will keep engine bay temps down and not melting stuff. Best thing to do is either get a non-coated pair and Jet-Hot coat them (they do inside and outside) or just get a set of Jet-Hot LT's.