Doug's Headers, Drag Racing Parts

Gassers were those wild drag cars from the 60's that featured outrageously tall stances, big unruly powerplants, and huge slicks to propel them down the track. But just how did these insane creations come to be, and where did they go?

Ford’s 302ci small block V8 is one of Ford’s best engine designs and is capable of great power with the right parts

Discover the best wheels for drag racing; the lightest options, beadlocks, and SFI certified wheels and learn how beadlock wheels work

Drag racing changed a lot in the 60's, and Dick Landy was right in the middle of it all. This 64 Dodge was the first factory built 426 Hemi car to win a sanctioned drag race. How cool is that?

Which size of headers should I use? Short or long tube headers? Etc. Learn how to answer these exhaust questions and choose the right header with our expert guide.

Gear up for your first drag race with this beginner’s guide to NHRA rules and required safety equipment.

Estimate horsepower, trap speed, and ET with our drag performance calculator. Use it as a 1/4 mile time estimator or 1/8 mile ET to mph calculator.

Hooker headers are installed in a 1967 Pontiac Firebird for increased power and a boost in performance. See how to work through fitment of the steering box, clutch Z bar and starter.

Making the switch from manifolds to headers is a popular performance upgrade, but it may take more than just bolting on the new part. We provide some tips and things to consider after you bolt on a new set of headers.

The '21 season marks the 70th year of NHRA drag racing. Here's look at a few great drag cars from that 70 year history from the Museum of American Speed.