View Poll Results: What kind of problems have you had with your XS headers?
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*** XS Power Header Owner Thread ***
#323
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Sorry, meant new bolts. Stupid things are like $2-3 each at the stealership and you need 10 of them. I assume they should be able to be reused? Car is from TX and has only seen 1 MN winter with 80k miles on it.
#324
I got my XS headers installed a week ago. They are great !!! No resonance what so ever.
My mechanic reused the stock gaskets, used new bolts and rewelded them where they connect to the block.
I dont know if this different from what other people have done, he hand tightened first then bolted them down.
My mechanic reused the stock gaskets, used new bolts and rewelded them where they connect to the block.
I dont know if this different from what other people have done, he hand tightened first then bolted them down.
#325
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Originally Posted by AJ's Silver CL
I got my XS headers installed a week ago. They are great !!! No resonance what so ever.
My mechanic reused the stock gaskets, used new bolts and rewelded them where they connect to the block.
I dont know if this different from what other people have done, he hand tightened first then bolted them down.
My mechanic reused the stock gaskets, used new bolts and rewelded them where they connect to the block.
I dont know if this different from what other people have done, he hand tightened first then bolted them down.
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Originally Posted by TheWeez
Did you have the flex-pipe wrapped?
Damn man, get those headers installed already!!!! The flex pipe wrap is not really needed, I did not wrap mine and mine sounds perfect, I think you have done your fair share of research now just pull the trigger and get everything installed ,ahah.
#327
Originally Posted by TheWeez
Did you have the flex-pipe wrapped?
#331
hey guys...I have some questions and this is a long as thread otherwise I wouldn't mind reading a couple pages for an answer.
1) What are the oem gasket part numbers. I'm going to use the circle gaskets that come with the headers.
2) What are the bolts that I need to replace...I will buy them from the local auto store...any nuts required?
3) BTW, how much should installation run at a shop such as Meineke or Firestone?
thanks
1) What are the oem gasket part numbers. I'm going to use the circle gaskets that come with the headers.
2) What are the bolts that I need to replace...I will buy them from the local auto store...any nuts required?
3) BTW, how much should installation run at a shop such as Meineke or Firestone?
thanks
#332
Originally Posted by duCksterz
wat u mean by rewelded? it doesnt fit properly?
Im pretty sure alot of people have craked xs headers and dont realize it. 2 of my friends cracked, they didnt notice until they removed the headers !!!
#338
i ordered my second set of xs power header due to my set being dented to shit. and unfortunately they are different from the first set i had from about 2 years ago. i ordered directly from the xs power website and i received the header with 2 flex pipes on it. does anyone know what's going on?
#339
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i ordered my second set of xs power header due to my set being dented to shit. and unfortunately they are different from the first set i had from about 2 years ago. i ordered directly from the xs power website and i received the header with 2 flex pipes on it. does anyone know what's going on?
#340
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i ordered my second set of xs power header due to my set being dented to shit. and unfortunately they are different from the first set i had from about 2 years ago. i ordered directly from the xs power website and i received the header with 2 flex pipes on it. does anyone know what's going on?
#341
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So has anyone compared the Comptech j-pipe to its XS counterpart?
It seems like there is a big difference, Comptech is just 2.0" throughout, never bigger never smaller. While for the XS headers they offer this summary:
HUGE PRIMARY TUBING FOR MAX POWER !
2.5" COLLECTOR, 2.35" INLET
ALL DIRECT BOLT-ON TO ANY AFTER-MARKET 2.25"-2.5" CAT BACK
Seems like a pretty good difference in size when compared to 2.0" and using "stock gaskets" I swear, sometimes I think the only way the Comptech headers make power is simply by the better designed shorty headers that have a 2.0" outlet and not the 1.75-1.8" outlet stock. Don't remember the outlet size on the stock j-pipe but I think its also 2.0".
It seems like there is a big difference, Comptech is just 2.0" throughout, never bigger never smaller. While for the XS headers they offer this summary:
HUGE PRIMARY TUBING FOR MAX POWER !
2.5" COLLECTOR, 2.35" INLET
ALL DIRECT BOLT-ON TO ANY AFTER-MARKET 2.25"-2.5" CAT BACK
Seems like a pretty good difference in size when compared to 2.0" and using "stock gaskets" I swear, sometimes I think the only way the Comptech headers make power is simply by the better designed shorty headers that have a 2.0" outlet and not the 1.75-1.8" outlet stock. Don't remember the outlet size on the stock j-pipe but I think its also 2.0".
#342
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So has anyone compared the Comptech j-pipe to its XS counterpart?
It seems like there is a big difference, Comptech is just 2.0" throughout, never bigger never smaller. While for the XS headers they offer this summary:
HUGE PRIMARY TUBING FOR MAX POWER !
2.5" COLLECTOR, 2.35" INLET
ALL DIRECT BOLT-ON TO ANY AFTER-MARKET 2.25"-2.5" CAT BACK
Seems like a pretty good difference in size when compared to 2.0" and using "stock gaskets" I swear, sometimes I think the only way the Comptech headers make power is simply by the better designed shorty headers that have a 2.0" outlet and not the 1.75-1.8" outlet stock. Don't remember the outlet size on the stock j-pipe but I think its also 2.0".
It seems like there is a big difference, Comptech is just 2.0" throughout, never bigger never smaller. While for the XS headers they offer this summary:
HUGE PRIMARY TUBING FOR MAX POWER !
2.5" COLLECTOR, 2.35" INLET
ALL DIRECT BOLT-ON TO ANY AFTER-MARKET 2.25"-2.5" CAT BACK
Seems like a pretty good difference in size when compared to 2.0" and using "stock gaskets" I swear, sometimes I think the only way the Comptech headers make power is simply by the better designed shorty headers that have a 2.0" outlet and not the 1.75-1.8" outlet stock. Don't remember the outlet size on the stock j-pipe but I think its also 2.0".
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Bringing this thread back from da dead!
Lot of GREAT stuff here...I want to get some of these headers after I install my suspention and run into some more money! (done doing all the maintence to my car so need a new project) Are these the headers they sell on ebay from 80-100 dollars? Is there a website I can still buy these at cuz one of the site posted in this tread does not work anymore the other place says its sold out , so is there a store or do I gotta go on EBAY?
The ones on ebay dont have a name no ss chrome or xs power headers but they look like them and are priced like them (CHEAP) so I needed to know!
The dealership I work at is going down in a month so I want to get my car fully upgraded b4 they closed cuz I got tools and techs willing to help for some BEER and FOOD! Best way to a techs heart BEER AND FOOD LOL!!
I though bringing this tread back will help the newbies out also with header questions cuz its ALL HERE!!
The ones on ebay dont have a name no ss chrome or xs power headers but they look like them and are priced like them (CHEAP) so I needed to know!
The dealership I work at is going down in a month so I want to get my car fully upgraded b4 they closed cuz I got tools and techs willing to help for some BEER and FOOD! Best way to a techs heart BEER AND FOOD LOL!!
I though bringing this tread back will help the newbies out also with header questions cuz its ALL HERE!!
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#346
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Lot of GREAT stuff here...I want to get some of these headers after I install my suspention and run into some more money! (done doing all the maintence to my car so need a new project) Are these the headers they sell on ebay from 80-100 dollars? Is there a website I can still buy these at cuz one of the site posted in this tread does not work anymore the other place says its sold out , so is there a store or do I gotta go on EBAY?
The ones on ebay dont have a name no ss chrome or xs power headers but they look like them and are priced like them (CHEAP) so I needed to know!
The dealership I work at is going down in a month so I want to get my car fully upgraded b4 they closed cuz I got tools and techs willing to help for some BEER and FOOD! Best way to a techs heart BEER AND FOOD LOL!!
I though bringing this tread back will help the newbies out also with header questions cuz its ALL HERE!!![Thumbs Up](https://acurazine.com/forums/images/smilies/thumbsup.gif)
The ones on ebay dont have a name no ss chrome or xs power headers but they look like them and are priced like them (CHEAP) so I needed to know!
The dealership I work at is going down in a month so I want to get my car fully upgraded b4 they closed cuz I got tools and techs willing to help for some BEER and FOOD! Best way to a techs heart BEER AND FOOD LOL!!
I though bringing this tread back will help the newbies out also with header questions cuz its ALL HERE!!
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#347
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When u say Flex pipe, do u mean the weave looking thing?
Can anyone post a pick of both so we can see which ones are better and which ones ont to buy?
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99...1%7C240%3A1318
Are these the new ones or old ones?
good or bad?
Are these the new ones or old ones?
good or bad?
#349
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99...1%7C240%3A1318
Are these the new ones or old ones?
good or bad?
Are these the new ones or old ones?
good or bad?
#350
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99...1%7C240%3A1318
Are these the new ones or old ones?
good or bad?
Are these the new ones or old ones?
good or bad?
But I remember someone who bought the one in the ebay auction complaining about the dual flex headers... so I think those are bad...
You can't get XS power header at this time:
https://acurazine.com/forums/2g-cl-2001-2003-50/xs-header-update-email-715670/
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Those are neither... They aren't the XS power (or SSautochrome) that we've been discussing here in this thread. The XS power header have a single flex connection...
But I remember someone who bought the one in the ebay auction complaining about the dual flex headers... so I think those are bad...
You can't get XS power header at this time:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=715670
But I remember someone who bought the one in the ebay auction complaining about the dual flex headers... so I think those are bad...
You can't get XS power header at this time:
https://acurazine.com/forums/showthread.php?t=715670
are the ones we talked about?
No one on ebay is selling those, I could have sworn I seen a thread that those were the same thing???
All those headers on EBAY or worste then the xs?
#354
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Yes, it's the weave looking thing. If you can find a set, they will only have the flex pipe near catalytic converter connection. The pics you link to have the second, engine side flex pipe as well.
If you read this thread front to back you will see that some folks had issues with their flex pipe potentially causing excessive resonance. Some folks (myself included) have used exhaust wrap to avoid or resolve this issue. That said, I wouldn't want to add another flex pipe into the equation.
My advice is to throw up a WTB thread in the BM and see if some one had a set in the garage that they never got around to installing. Either that or wait for a part out of one of the seemingly endless supply of participants from the great 2nd gen CL demolition derby of 2009.
If you read this thread front to back you will see that some folks had issues with their flex pipe potentially causing excessive resonance. Some folks (myself included) have used exhaust wrap to avoid or resolve this issue. That said, I wouldn't want to add another flex pipe into the equation.
My advice is to throw up a WTB thread in the BM and see if some one had a set in the garage that they never got around to installing. Either that or wait for a part out of one of the seemingly endless supply of participants from the great 2nd gen CL demolition derby of 2009.
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Yes, it's the weave looking thing. If you can find a set, they will only have the flex pipe near catalytic converter connection. The pics you link to have the second, engine side flex pipe as well.
If you read this thread front to back you will see that some folks had issues with their flex pipe potentially causing excessive resonance. Some folks (myself included) have used exhaust wrap to avoid or resolve this issue. That said, I wouldn't want to add another flex pipe into the equation.
My advice is to throw up a WTB thread in the BM and see if some one had a set in the garage that they never got around to installing. Either that or wait for a part out of one of the seemingly endless supply of participants from the great 2nd gen CL demolition derby of 2009.
If you read this thread front to back you will see that some folks had issues with their flex pipe potentially causing excessive resonance. Some folks (myself included) have used exhaust wrap to avoid or resolve this issue. That said, I wouldn't want to add another flex pipe into the equation.
My advice is to throw up a WTB thread in the BM and see if some one had a set in the garage that they never got around to installing. Either that or wait for a part out of one of the seemingly endless supply of participants from the great 2nd gen CL demolition derby of 2009.
So the XS will have the flex pipe (weave look) by the catalytic converter, but will not have the smaller flex pipe (weave ) by the front header connection!
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