Alphawerks Headers Welding (pics) - what do u think?
10-07-2004, 01:25 AM
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well damnit...im not too sure what a quality weld job would look like, but i thought that looked pretty good.
Edit: it wouldnt void the engine warranty to install headers would it?
Edit: it wouldnt void the engine warranty to install headers would it?
10-07-2004, 08:21 AM
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I don't think that's a hole. It looks like a reflection of the bolt hole above it.
The welds look fine. I think the OBX welds crack because of the resonance the headers produce. If it weren't for the resonance, they probably wouldn't crack either.
The welds look fine. I think the OBX welds crack because of the resonance the headers produce. If it weren't for the resonance, they probably wouldn't crack either.
10-07-2004, 08:47 AM
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thats a reflection of the hole above it. the welds look good to me
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10-07-2004, 08:52 AM
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Originally Posted by fsttyms1
thats a reflection of the hole above it. the welds look good to me
10-07-2004, 09:10 AM
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there going for around 370 on ebay alltogether...auction ends in 3 hours if neone is interested
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...925515847&rd=1
seems like a good buy to me
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...925515847&rd=1
seems like a good buy to me
10-07-2004, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by nayyarn
That is a gap. Look again, right where the weld meets the pipe on the center one. NSXNEXT has some good eyes.
10-07-2004, 10:32 AM
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there going for around 370 on ebay alltogether...auction ends in 3 hours if neone is interested
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...925515847&rd=1
seems like a good buy to me
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...925515847&rd=1
seems like a good buy to me
these headers are for an accord.......
10-07-2004, 03:36 PM
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Originally Posted by NSXNEXT
This is what I was referring to. Maybe it's just me, but if I were selling them, I'd make damn sure the picture I was showing didn't show the major flaws.
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Look closely at the picture. You can see the reflection of what appear to be two drop-down lamps, and the guys ceiling. The dash is the bolt hole on the center top. If you look to the immediate left and right of the dash, you can see the relection of the flange around the bolt hole.
That guys problem isn't that he has a bad weld - it's that his headers are to darn shiny!
That guys problem isn't that he has a bad weld - it's that his headers are to darn shiny!
10-07-2004, 04:37 PM
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Originally Posted by TL260power
these headers are for an accord.......
10-07-2004, 04:58 PM
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Ok is that a "hole" or not? I just recommended Alphawerk headers on another thread, since I haven't heard anything bad about them. DAMN. MOAHDRIVEN, did you buy them??? Let us know the verdict if you bought them and the status of that "hole" Good Luck!!
10-07-2004, 08:40 PM
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anyways, they seem like they could go just like OBX ones; so you're better off buying OBX SS ones...and hell, it aint worth comptechs unless you're serious about keeping the TL for like another 5years...wait dayum, i am (99TL here)
*you konw, supposing they last about 2years each...and i'm sure this new stainless stell (SS) obxs last more.
*you konw, supposing they last about 2years each...and i'm sure this new stainless stell (SS) obxs last more.
10-10-2004, 11:39 PM
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Add me to the list of TL's with alphawerks headers, I just put mine on and they fit pretty well. Mine also had no holes in it 
. No leaks, minor fitment issue with the gasket on the cat connection. For $240 you can't beat it. Even if they had issues (no one has reported any, btw), I can go through five sets at that price before reaching comptech's price point 
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. No leaks, minor fitment issue with the gasket on the cat connection. For $240 you can't beat it. Even if they had issues (no one has reported any, btw), I can go through five sets at that price before reaching comptech's price point .
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Originally Posted by unlemming
Add me to the list of TL's with alphawerks headers, I just put mine on and they fit pretty well. Mine also had no holes in it . No leaks, minor fitment issue with the gasket on the cat connection. For $240 you can't beat it. Even if they had issues (no one has reported any, btw), I can go through five sets at that price before reaching comptech's price point .
. No leaks, minor fitment issue with the gasket on the cat connection. For $240 you can't beat it. Even if they had issues (no one has reported any, btw), I can go through five sets at that price before reaching comptech's price point .I highly recommend getting a set of these, if you can find one.
10-12-2004, 09:58 PM
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I have these headers on my cls and man they work great. There is this one member that got 30hp to the wheels with a cold air intake. I had not fit ment problems at all. Will tell you one thing go to there site, they are doing dynos on every product that they make. All i have to say about alphawerks is
www.alphawerks.com
www.alphawerks.com
10-12-2004, 10:21 PM
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750???? damn you could get it for 429 at www.speedstash.com
10-13-2004, 07:56 AM
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Originally Posted by unlemming
Add me to the list of TL's with alphawerks headers, I just put mine on and they fit pretty well. Mine also had no holes in it . No leaks, minor fitment issue with the gasket on the cat connection. For $240 you can't beat it. Even if they had issues (no one has reported any, btw), I can go through five sets at that price before reaching comptech's price point .
. No leaks, minor fitment issue with the gasket on the cat connection. For $240 you can't beat it. Even if they had issues (no one has reported any, btw), I can go through five sets at that price before reaching comptech's price point .With that logic, why did you buy an Acura? You could have bought a few Hyundai's for the same price. When one broke down, leave it on the side of the road and buy a new one.
I don't get some of you, you spend ~$30K for a car and put shitty ass quality parts on it.
10-13-2004, 10:02 AM
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With that logic, why did you buy an Acura? You could have bought a few Hyundai's for the same price. When one broke down, leave it on the side of the road and buy a new one.
I don't get some of you, you spend ~$30K for a car and put shitty ass quality parts on it.
I don't get some of you, you spend ~$30K for a car and put shitty ass quality parts on it.
good point...
but as far as fitment issues and quality they should go like this:
1.Comptech
2.Alpha Werks
3.Stone
4.OBX
If alpha werks hold out their good feeback for many years to come then they would stay one below of comptech. And to me 2nd place from the top is still a good buy. Alphawerks are not 250 or 280 anymore. They are now like 429-479. Making them more expensive then OBX.. So that should tell you something. Better fitment issues and quality than OBX
Just my thought
10-13-2004, 10:12 AM
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The logic is this: The part's perform in exactly the same way, with a small chance of a shorter life. The logic of not buying a Hyundai, on the other hand of some guy in another world, is this: The hyundai does not look the same. The hyundai does not perform the same. The Hyundai probably would last as long as the Acura but who wants a hyundai for that long? I didn't buy an Acura for the nameplate on it, if I wanted that I would have bought a BMW. (And paid a smaller markup than for the comptech nameplate!).
10-13-2004, 10:22 AM
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good point...
but as far as fitment issues and quality they should go like this:
1.Comptech
2.Alpha Werks
3.Stone
4.OBX
If alpha werks hold out their good feeback for many years to come then they would stay one below of comptech. And to me 2nd place from the top is still a good buy. Alphawerks are not 250 or 280 anymore. They are now like 429-479. Making them more expensive then OBX.. So that should tell you something. Better fitment issues and quality than OBX
Just my thought
but as far as fitment issues and quality they should go like this:
1.Comptech
2.Alpha Werks
3.Stone
4.OBX
If alpha werks hold out their good feeback for many years to come then they would stay one below of comptech. And to me 2nd place from the top is still a good buy. Alphawerks are not 250 or 280 anymore. They are now like 429-479. Making them more expensive then OBX.. So that should tell you something. Better fitment issues and quality than OBX
Just my thought
Anyone heard of Megan's headers? anyone install them?
10-13-2004, 10:32 AM
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Originally Posted by unlemming
The logic is this: The part's perform in exactly the same way, with a small chance of a shorter life. The logic of not buying a Hyundai, on the other hand of some guy in another world, is this: The hyundai does not look the same. The hyundai does not perform the same. The Hyundai probably would last as long as the Acura but who wants a hyundai for that long? I didn't buy an Acura for the nameplate on it, if I wanted that I would have bought a BMW. (And paid a smaller markup than for the comptech nameplate!).
10-13-2004, 09:19 PM
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Well i could tell you this. I bought the headers back in Aug for $475 at wheels next . And i rag on my cls and there is no problems at all.
There is nothing made perfect!
For the price you cant go wrong. Even if its $600.00 Look how much comptech headers are, over 1k i know comtech does not move the cls headers that well as obx, alphawerks,stone and so on.
And for people that are cheap.
Buy obx,stone and have fitment problems. But if you buy alphawerks yes it cost more but you have a no fitment problems!
There is nothing made perfect!
For the price you cant go wrong. Even if its $600.00 Look how much comptech headers are, over 1k i know comtech does not move the cls headers that well as obx, alphawerks,stone and so on.
And for people that are cheap.
Buy obx,stone and have fitment problems. But if you buy alphawerks yes it cost more but you have a no fitment problems!