I came across some threads but they all seemed scattered. I figured Id start a thread to bring it all together, so its easier to find in the future. So the question is How many of you have expirienced issues with your XS headers. I just purchased mine and i will be installing it tomm.

Please state how long you have had the headers installed and what the issue is. also include if you used the gaskets and bolts provided with the headers.

This could be every beneficial for the people that are thinkin about buyin the XS headers. This thread might seem a bit one sided but its good to know all of the bad before you purchase something. We all know the gains are there and there are members who have been runnin them for over a year without a single issue.

 

no issues for me.
i used the OEM gasket and the stronger bolts.

 

Slight resonance at about 1700K and 2600K. I really don't mind it; to hear the resonance the radio must be off and you must be listening for it. You wouldn't notice it if you were conversing with a passenger while driving.

The bigger issue is when I installed the headers it pushed my B-Pipe up, very close to the heat shield. Now the resonator and the B-Pipe just behind the resonator rattle with their respective heat shields upon ignition, turning the car off, and going over bumps.

I'm still very happy with the product as the gains are easily felt and it won't take an exhaust shop much to bend the metal hooks that hold the hanger to lower the B-Pipe.

Installed with 10X125 40 8.8 bolts and my old OEM gaskets.

 

No issues. Had them on since November. Used all provided material, but that was a no no. Will be replacing in the next couple weeks with better gaskets, and harder bolts.

 

On since July '06. Used brand new oem gaskets and 8.8 stainless bolts from a marina shop. There is some vibrations around 2250, but its probably due to the temporay fix i put on the downpipe hanger since the original damper on the hanger disinigrated and i've yet to get a new one on. Other than that they are fine... and the power is there as you know kevin haha

 

Another header thread

Aug of 06, 17k+ miles, 0 issues.

 

since january 1st, 2007 some wierd noises but lots o' power

 

Had mine since Aug 06. Had some tension issues which caused resonance, re-aligned exhaust and took of header hanger (flex pipe). Fixed all the problems I had. Used stock gaskets and better bolts/nuts.

 

THANKS FOR STARTING THIS THREAD THE INFO IS HELPFUL ABOUT TO ORDER MY

 

17k+ miles in 7 months???

 

lol damn dude, i barely made over 2k since aug...when i got my type s..

 

ezinstall, some resonance, used provided gaskets and bought hardened bolts - no problems todate.

Can't beat it !!!

 

u think thts bad, i put 30k+ since april

 

holy fuck you guys drive a damn lot

 

Sick TypeS...how long did it take for your headers to be shipped? Only reason I ask, is because I won the auction on Monday night, recieved an e-mail on Tuesday afternoon saying they would be shipped Thursday(today) and to watch my e-mail for a confirmation number.

Well...I've kept checking my e-mail for a confirmation number from FedEx, and my phone just rang...it was my mom telling me there is a huge ass box that just rolled up to my house...I'm actually very confused right now lol...hopefully the installation is as smooth as this shipping!

sucks I gotta wait till May tho

 

I got my headers before i got teh confirmation.

Why wait, install them now!

 

I shipped them back home in MA...I'm down in Florida. I didn't have any where to store them if I shipped em down here at school, and I didn't know when I'd have a free day. Nothing sucks more than knowing they're just sitting back at home lol

 

it took like a week, i have it now. its prolly getting put on tomm pending the snow. i just havent updated my sig

 

i have them sitting back at home also salvo24. it does suck!

nice s1ck types, tell us how the install goes. hopefully well because i'm getting worried too about all this new info about problems with XS.

 

where did you guys buy the bolts? i just got my headers in the mail today and before i install them this weekend i need those bolts. oh and should i just use the oem gaskets like most of you did or what?

 

ORDERED MINE AND I HAVE THE QUESTION

 

Thats not that many for me. the car was only driven half the time.

Thats nothing. between my truck and car i put on 70k and it should have been more.

Home Depot, Lowes, ace hardware. for the bolts. Reuse the stock manifold gaskets, and use the XS Donuts on the y pipe

 

Thanks

 

Thanks fsttyms1, btw whats wrong with the bolts they come with? and the gaskets? just curious.

 

June/July 2006

maybe 3k miles.....no issues whatsoever.

Plus I have already gone through 2 sets of Megans,so I know what issues are.

 

The gaskets XS provided were made out of recycled Batterries so not very reliable.You almost could expect a leak.

The Bolts provided were just plain crap....they would snap during installation.
You need the 8.8 Bolt from a hardware store...the ones I got were even Brass if I remeber correct.

 

This was the experience of another TL guy on the forum:

https://acurazine.com/forums/ramblings-12/anyone-have-promo-code-cbs-fantasy-football-152349/

Cracked collector for him.

 

+1

Not sure how many XS header threads we need, but this is one too many.