I just picked up some used XS Headers off CL, the guy said they are brand new with only 4k miles. They didn't come with any bolts or gaskets or O rings, I've been searching and it recommend OEM gaskets and stainless steel bolts from the hardware store.

My question is how do I know they're really the XS headers? The name isn't stamped on the headers, the only thing I have to go off was that he gave it to me in the original XS box and pictures from searching.

I also didn't see if there was a diff header b/t tl-p and tl-s I believe both will fit.

Also what about O rings, it seems like those are metal, I wasn't able to find a part number for those...

Finally I know it's a crapshoot for resonance, the flex pipe is in good condition so should I just keep it or change it out? I also was thinking about ceramic coating, but it looks like it's going to cost about $200 bucks at that price I might as well pick up the DC Headers, which are in stock by the way and Marcus at Heeltoe dropped the price to $345 for a limited time.


Any other tips would be greatly appreciated.

 

Post some pics. Maybe some members can tell if they're real or not.

 

the only way you'll be able to tell is the design of the headers itself .. the bends , length of flex pipe , etc .

 

so ..

 

The xs had only one flex pipe and the ebay ones have 2 if iirc. tl-p and tl-s use the header design.