Buying Headers Soon
12-20-2008, 11:42 PM
#42
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guess Quality, oh i meant to say Comptech is only worth it for those who save money...
not a big deal, lets stop arguing.
Clearly if you got the money, you buy Comptech and just stop worrying bout problems.
If not, you buy XS and hope that the very few stories where all went well happens to you too.
dont mean to be a prick, but managing money is a great thing, if XS is all youd spend on your car, good for you. enjoy the gains.
BTW, headers are probably one of the best mods for this car!
not a big deal, lets stop arguing.
Clearly if you got the money, you buy Comptech and just stop worrying bout problems.
If not, you buy XS and hope that the very few stories where all went well happens to you too.
dont mean to be a prick, but managing money is a great thing, if XS is all youd spend on your car, good for you. enjoy the gains.
BTW, headers are probably one of the best mods for this car!
12-21-2008, 09:54 AM
#43
guess Quality, oh i meant to say Comptech is only worth it for those who save money...
not a big deal, lets stop arguing.
Clearly if you got the money, you buy Comptech and just stop worrying bout problems.
If not, you buy XS and hope that the very few stories where all went well happens to you too.
dont mean to be a prick, but managing money is a great thing, if XS is all youd spend on your car, good for you. enjoy the gains.
BTW, headers are probably one of the best mods for this car!
not a big deal, lets stop arguing.
Clearly if you got the money, you buy Comptech and just stop worrying bout problems.
If not, you buy XS and hope that the very few stories where all went well happens to you too.
dont mean to be a prick, but managing money is a great thing, if XS is all youd spend on your car, good for you. enjoy the gains.
BTW, headers are probably one of the best mods for this car!
TO BE
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make a decision and live with it
12-21-2008, 09:09 PM
#44
guess Quality, oh i meant to say Comptech is only worth it for those who save money...
not a big deal, lets stop arguing.
Clearly if you got the money, you buy Comptech and just stop worrying bout problems.
If not, you buy XS and hope that the very few stories where all went well happens to you too.
dont mean to be a prick, but managing money is a great thing, if XS is all youd spend on your car, good for you. enjoy the gains.
BTW, headers are probably one of the best mods for this car!
not a big deal, lets stop arguing.
Clearly if you got the money, you buy Comptech and just stop worrying bout problems.
If not, you buy XS and hope that the very few stories where all went well happens to you too.
dont mean to be a prick, but managing money is a great thing, if XS is all youd spend on your car, good for you. enjoy the gains.
BTW, headers are probably one of the best mods for this car!
now personally i'd like to save 500-900 dollars on something that does the exact same thing, i believe that's managing money.
12-27-2008, 10:17 AM
#47
i had the same predicament when i was trying to get headers and i was confused but I knew i wud pay someone to install it (~$200), so I wanted it done right.
Needless to say, I went with CT becos i wud just have to do it once.
Bought 1 off BM. Used for $650 and no problems.....................
so..........I say if u can install ursef and have the time, do whateva probably cheaper headers (xs, ss, ) If NOT just wait and keep checking BM and u will always find ONe sooner or later.
I know I paid almost 700 for mine but I am pretty sure if i wanted to get rid off it I can f at least still get $600.. (used) so u see...... its all good.
so .............. it makes sense again and again.....................
Needless to say, I went with CT becos i wud just have to do it once.
Bought 1 off BM. Used for $650 and no problems.....................
so..........I say if u can install ursef and have the time, do whateva probably cheaper headers (xs, ss, ) If NOT just wait and keep checking BM and u will always find ONe sooner or later.
I know I paid almost 700 for mine but I am pretty sure if i wanted to get rid off it I can f at least still get $600.. (used) so u see...... its all good.
so .............. it makes sense again and again.....................
12-27-2008, 08:21 PM
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why do people only take into consideration 2 brands when looking at headers for the CL?! I always read "get Comptech because its quality" and "get XS because its cheap and does the job".
If people would do more of their own research they would find other reputable brands that make headers for around $350.
XS = $150ish
Megan Racing = $350
DC Sports = $385
Comptech = $1100
If people would do more of their own research they would find other reputable brands that make headers for around $350.
XS = $150ish
Megan Racing = $350
DC Sports = $385
Comptech = $1100
12-27-2008, 11:30 PM
#49
Actually those have been used & have bitten people much more then XS or CT. And again no 6MT fitment.
You weren't here when Megan had ceramic coated headers that peeled off within hours of 1st use. Or fitment problems with DC sports who came out with 3 redesigns that still didn't fit right.
Maybe those problems have been worked out now, but when XS came on the scene, it didn't matter. They fit & were cheap.
You weren't here when Megan had ceramic coated headers that peeled off within hours of 1st use. Or fitment problems with DC sports who came out with 3 redesigns that still didn't fit right.
Maybe those problems have been worked out now, but when XS came on the scene, it didn't matter. They fit & were cheap.
12-28-2008, 08:00 PM
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Megan has fixed all their problems with the headers. I've done my research Fuzzy lol I know like 3-4 yrs ago when they first started producing them there were all types of wierd problems such as fitment and resonance but now they're prob the best choice for headers for a 2nd gen cl/tl.
I was gonna spend some money at get some for the spring along with the MR cat-back exhaust
I was gonna spend some money at get some for the spring along with the MR cat-back exhaust
01-16-2009, 06:00 PM
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I know I was preaching about the Megan Racing headers (they're still pretty badass) but I came across some used Comptech headers for a good price.
I was wondering if I should just reuse my old gaskets for the header-engine connection or should I just buy some new ones?
I was wondering if I should just reuse my old gaskets for the header-engine connection or should I just buy some new ones?
01-16-2009, 06:29 PM
#57
well i just did a search on ebay for megans for the 6 speed it came back -ve.
The only time i wud consider anything other than CT is if i was going turbo and doing a 6 speed swap becos its not worth cutting up my CT ( 5 speed version).
I ran across some JVT headers
same old design (5 speed)
i dont know that brand but i know its a newbie
The only time i wud consider anything other than CT is if i was going turbo and doing a 6 speed swap becos its not worth cutting up my CT ( 5 speed version).
I ran across some JVT headers
same old design (5 speed)i dont know that brand but i know its a newbie
01-16-2009, 07:51 PM
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Some people have told me they were the same design as the CT's but were not able to get the 50 state certification.
I don't know if many people is currently running them...
I know brand new CT's are out of a lot of people's budgets...buy a nice used set...
A used set was just sold yesterday on the BM...$700.
I don't know if many people is currently running them...
I know brand new CT's are out of a lot of people's budgets...buy a nice used set...
A used set was just sold yesterday on the BM...$700.
01-16-2009, 08:16 PM
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Some people have told me they were the same design as the CT's but were not able to get the 50 state certification.
I don't know if many people is currently running them...
I know brand new CT's are out of a lot of people's budgets...buy a nice used set...
A used set was just sold yesterday on the BM...$700.
I don't know if many people is currently running them...
I know brand new CT's are out of a lot of people's budgets...buy a nice used set...
A used set was just sold yesterday on the BM...$700.
01-17-2009, 01:24 AM
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Yes...all true.
I got my Comptech Headers for $600...
Patience and timing is the key if you are looking for good deals on used stuff.
I know nothing about the DC headers but from my recollection...it wasn't a favorable set for the CL.
But hey...I never bought them...I personally have no experience with DC stuff.
I got my Comptech Headers for $600...
Patience and timing is the key if you are looking for good deals on used stuff.
I know nothing about the DC headers but from my recollection...it wasn't a favorable set for the CL.
But hey...I never bought them...I personally have no experience with DC stuff.
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