camaroracer016

Hello all,
Was doing some browsing on ebay for headers, and have found a lot of cheap headers for sale. Was looking for some input from you guys on these cheap ones, or should i just fork out the extra for obx/dc/megan headers.

http://http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotor...Q5fCarQ5fParts

black label

Linky no worky for me

StonedCL

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I HEard those headers with the 2 Flex pipes are GARBAGE!
I was gonna get them but after reading posts about them I am gonna stay AWAY!
I am narrowing down between OBX and megan racing headers which can be had for under $300 shipped!

camaroracer016

they look insanely cheap. I think im gonna get the megan racing ones. I only wanna do it once.

Rajca

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any header with two flex pipes is cheap, as stated before. spend the extra $$$$ for some dc sprots when they get back in stock.

u can get some xs headers but its a hit or miss with those.

2Fast4you

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I kinda wish I got the more expensive headers because every time I get on the throttle it sounds like a turbo spooling up

Scepter

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x2

camaroracer016

lol wow. are they leaking?

2Fast4you

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probaly not torqued almost everybolt I could get to at factory specs I think its just the thinner metal

silvervtec96

I have the same issue, just thinner walled, but for $150 they are good. I was thinking of having them powered coated to see if that will help. Its not much additional material, but probably can't hurt.

2Fast4you

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I was thinking of wrapping the downpipe with exhust rap

camaroracer016

do you know if the megan racing ones have the same issue?

StonedCL

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From my searching the laast few days I think OBX is the way to go!
I'm gonna go with OBX i think in the next couple of weeks!
Gotta just search a little more!

davepaul033

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Does anyone know the latest on the new obx headers?

Sun Diego CL-S

Comptech is the problem-free way to go. That and I've heard good things about the DC Sports.

camaroracer016

I would hope the comptech is the problem-free way to go, for around 1200! thats just a lil outa my budget. Itd be nice to get the whole comptech exhaust for around 1200!

Sun Diego CL-S

Do you have to get new? Would you get a used set at a good price?

camaroracer016

sure, if they are in good, like new shape.

AnthraciteBeast

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I'll let you guys know when i install mine lol

StonedCL

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deff let us know how they are cuz im on the fence about OBX or megan racing headers.
DO u mind me asking how much u paid and where u ordered them from?

Rajca

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megans are no good. ppl on teh tl side hated them. their is a lot of resonance from them. ppl cut the first flex pipe coming from the front on the engine and weld in a pipe instead

camaroracer016

what about dc sports?

Rajca

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those are the runner up right behind comptechs. i never had a problem with the 1st batch and now they have improved the flanges. dc is quality stuff

StonedCL

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I think im gonna go with the OBX stainless headers... I DONT want to spend more the $300... I have yet to see DC headers for our cars...How much $ do they go for?

camaroracer016

I'm gonna go with the DC. Exelerate has them for around 350-360.

Rajca

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thats when he has them in stock.

camaroracer016

In that case, I have found a few different places that have them for around the same price.

AnthraciteBeast

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we'll see about that

2Fast4you

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I was thinking of wrapping my headers in exhaust wrap to get rid of the hissing noise and reduce heat but one of my buddies said putting on exhaust wrap traps moisture in between the headers and wrap and will rust or corrode the metal over time. Is this true?

camaroracer016

This is true. I worked at a worldwide performance parts dealer for some time. and when the question of header warranty would arise, the manufacturer WILL NOT honor warranty if they have been wrapped with header wrap. It does trap in mositure, and allows the headers to rust/corrode prematurely.

camaroracer016

When are you gonna put those headers in bro?

civicdrivr

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x2. I refuse to use header wrap. If the flex pipe annoys you that much, have someone cut it out and put in a higher quality one.

Rajca

iTrader: (8)

u have the spray the header first with some special paint then put the header wrap on and then spray it with some fire retardant spray paint. thats the way to do it, but your headers will still rust overtime.