In the market for headers....
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In the market for headers....
I dont want to get the OBX ones cuz i heard they break after time... I really want the comptech headers.
1. Where can i buy them?
2. How much hp gain?
3. Do i need the down pipe? , if yes where
Any input would be greatly appreciated... thanx guys....
1. Where can i buy them?
2. How much hp gain?
3. Do i need the down pipe? , if yes where
Any input would be greatly appreciated... thanx guys....
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the gain depends on your car, (type-s or not) think type-s is a max of 30hp and the non type-s probably 10-20hp
don't know where to get them cheap
not sure about the downpipe
don't know where to get them cheap
not sure about the downpipe
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there is a Dyno for the non Type S on the Comptech website....dont get too excited the max is like 18HP for the header/exhaust combo....not worth my $1100 +. Dont expect to get them cheep either, maybe a hundred bucks off durring a group buy, but one just ended so who knows when the next will be.
Now if you have the Type S, it may be more worth your time and money.
Now if you have the Type S, it may be more worth your time and money.
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1) do a search
2) do a search
3) no you do not (good question though).
Headers are awesome are are worth it. I have obxs for over a year and no breakage yet (never know). I couldn't imagine this car without the headers. Best deal would be to find a used set of CTs for 600-800 bucks in my opinion.
2) do a search
3) no you do not (good question though).
Headers are awesome are are worth it. I have obxs for over a year and no breakage yet (never know). I couldn't imagine this car without the headers. Best deal would be to find a used set of CTs for 600-800 bucks in my opinion.
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Although OBX are known for breaking, I still go them because they give you the same gains and are a LOT cheaper. Comptech headers just aren't worth the $1100.
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Originally Posted by goldendragon576
Although OBX are known for breaking, I still go them because they give you the same gains and are a LOT cheaper. Comptech headers just aren't worth the $1100.
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I have the obx headers and they have not caused any problems other than resonance but that has been taken cared of. I also have my obx headers coated, so yeah...ok. Good product.
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Header Resonance
Originally Posted by vsop TL-S
I have the obx headers and they have not caused any problems other than resonance but that has been taken cared of. I also have my obx headers coated, so yeah...ok. Good product.
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Get lock nuts and new bolts. Don't use the ones that obx gives you. Just get some new ones at Home depot. Thats what I did and no more resonance. Before I took them off to get them coated. I had lost two nuts and bolts because of the vibration or resonance from the obx nuts and bolts. But yeah, I tried that and it worked for me.
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Stone headers are $400 shipped and they are awesome. I have them on for a few month with no cracks or anything. Talk to Nashua at A-CL.com
I bet more peps can say this who purchased OBX headers. With an extra 100 bills in their pocket
I bet more peps can say this who purchased OBX headers. With an extra 100 bills in their pocket
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Originally Posted by vsop TL-S
Get lock nuts and new bolts. Don't use the ones that obx gives you. Just get some new ones at Home depot. Thats what I did and no more resonance. Before I took them off to get them coated. I had lost two nuts and bolts because of the vibration or resonance from the obx nuts and bolts. But yeah, I tried that and it worked for me.
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No, I mean lock nuts. Not lock washers. The point of coating the headers is to 1.) keep the heat down, more heat retention 2.) I hated the ugly goldish tarnish color stainless steel turns into after a while of use, thus with coating that is not going to happen. I think it makes a lot of sense to coat headers it doesn't make sense to make stainless steel headers because stainless isn't exactly very good for use for high heat applications.
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got headers
I just pulled my Comptech headers off an 03 TL-S I traded. They're blued from heat, but otherwise in good shape. They simply replace the stock headers and connector pipe with no mods. they are a year old and I'll let em go for $600 and shipping. Also have the Injen cold air intake if anybody's interested. Email: jhean@carolina.rr.com with questions. thanx JH
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with nitrous
I only know that Comptech's are the best quality, but very pricey. I can tell you that getting air in and exaust out with the smoothest flow and the least restriction is what makes horsepower. I have no experiance with NO2 on these cars.
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I got my headers coated at Polydyn, here in Houston. The color is Goldish brown color. It suppose to handle up to 2400 degrees unlike 1200 degrees(Jet Hot). I don't know it wasn't too bad only costed me $160 as opposed to Jet Hot's $250.
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