The signature Hooker Headers heart logo has been stuck quarter windows, trunk lids, and fender wells for more than 50 years now. If unsuspecting passers-by don’t notice the decal, they certainly notice the sound when a Hooker-equipped Hemi roars to life. But Hooker headers have long been more than just fender-rattlers; they’re a genuine performance upgrade.

The Hooker Blackheart brand is a lineup of products that offers premium performance exhaust for late-model muscle. Blackheart stainless steel shorty headers (P/N 70302304-RHKR) are a new addition for 2015-2019 SRT Challengers and Chargers equipped with the 6.4/392 Hemi or 6.2 Hellcat engine. And they’re more than just pretty. Dyno testing on a 2016 Hellcat netted +14.77 horsepower and +15.72 ft.-lbs. of torque.

Other added benefits are the 304 stainless steel material that will fend off corrosion and a sturdy but lightweight welded construction that offers up to a 50% weight savings compared to stock manifolds. 3/8” thick flanges offer a beefy surface for reliable sealing. Inside are true merge collectors to streamline flow and scavenging effects through the throaty 1-7/8” primary tubes.

Hardware is included and the tubes are routed for the most hassle-free installation possible. Even the factory O2 sensors and catalytic converters can be retained. Four pages of detailed instructions with pictures go through pre-installation, factory manifold removal, header installation, and pre-startup checks. If that still leaves you wanting more, take a look at the Blackheart cat-back or header-back exhaust systems to really rev up your ‘Cat’s growl.