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11-08-2010, 10:33 PM
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obx headers?
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
its an ongoing joke between the Geo Storm crew and the Sebring coupe team.
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11-08-2010, 10:50 PM
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Cheap ebay crap.
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11-09-2010, 12:41 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by NJ Torque
Cheap ebay crap.
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11-09-2010, 06:34 AM
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I have been told by several of my friends out here that the cheap ebay headers are good for LS1 cars. LT1 on the other hand, stay away. I dont know why but LT1s seem to like higher quality unlike LS1s that thrive off of any headers.
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11-09-2010, 10:55 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by afclubkid21
I have been told by several of my friends out here that the cheap ebay headers are good for LS1 cars. LT1 on the other hand, stay away. I dont know why but LT1s seem to like higher quality unlike LS1s that thrive off of any headers.
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With any header you get what you paid for. For example like pacesetters, just because hey were first to make them for LS1 cars doesn't make them any good.
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11-09-2010, 11:06 AM
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lpp was charging $600 for their headers and the ebay seller ap1ap2 iirc sells the exact same ones for just over $300.
they look like nice headers but are only 1 3/4 while the others are stepped to 1 7/8. i haven't heard about these obx ones personally though
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11-09-2010, 11:26 AM
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1 7/8 would not be necessary unless your making gobs of power
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11-09-2010, 11:29 AM
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I have a set of ebay headers on my car. They fit great and so far I have no issues with them (maybe I got lucky). I just put a set of OBX Headers, cats, and their y pipe on my brother in laws 07 TBSS and they fit excellent and seem to perform as well. Just my .02
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11-09-2010, 01:56 PM
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I'm by no means an expert on them, only going by the internet, some have had great luck with them, some have had them and they fit like ass....so it seems like it's a roll of the dice to me.
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11-09-2010, 02:13 PM
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i had an OBX catback on my vette... fit like CRAP... i heard there recent revision to that catback fixed thos issues however
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11-09-2010, 02:51 PM
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I have Ebay longtubes on my LS1 with a TSP catted Y pipe
They look good, fit good, tuck up better than my hookers, and won't rust. The flanges are thick, welds are good, o2 bungs are in a good location, etc. I hacked off the AIR/EGR fittings and had a friend weld the holes shut so now they're "race style." I will NEVER buy painted headers (or even coated for that matter) for a car that will see daily driver duty in NJ ever again.
For $200 SHIPPED I would not hesitate to buy another set of these, I will never buy a $500+ set of headers unless I'm building a garage queen/showcar
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11-09-2010, 09:03 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by maroman88
i had an OBX catback on my vette... fit like CRAP... i heard there recent revision to that catback fixed thos issues however
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in what sense did they not fit? would a tubular k member have helped?
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Originally Posted by BigAls87Z28
its an ongoing joke between the Geo Storm crew and the Sebring coupe team.
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bolt-ons and a bed n' breakfast
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11-09-2010, 09:12 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2005
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ib4200
in what sense did they not fit? would a tubular k member have helped?
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It was on his 'vette and it was a catback 
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11-09-2010, 09:26 PM
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The ebay headers don't typically play well with stock k-members. Going tubular will save you some weight off the nose and allow more room.
- Justin
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11-10-2010, 06:31 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by deadtrend1
With any header you get what you paid for. For example like pacesetters, just because hey were first to make them for LS1 cars doesn't make them any good.
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I have pacesetters on my car and no issues. Im sure If i spent 1200 on Kooks i would get a little more power, but im happy with the pacesetters. Install was a breeze and they look good.
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11-10-2010, 08:35 AM
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If the car is a DD or weekend warrior the ebay longtubes are hard to beat. With the extra $800 I saved over going with a set of Kooks or ARH, I was able to buy my LS6 Intake, 98mm lid, 85mm maf and some suspension parts.
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11-10-2010, 03:55 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by afclubkid21
I have pacesetters on my car and no issues. Im sure If i spent 1200 on Kooks i would get a little more power, but im happy with the pacesetters. Install was a breeze and they look good.
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Be prepared for them to look like crap soon after you bring them back to NJ. Arizona does have the rust-free thing going for it.
- Justin
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11-10-2010, 05:05 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Be prepared for them to look like crap soon after you bring them back to NJ. Arizona does have the rust-free thing going for it.
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11-10-2010, 06:37 PM
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theres a company called ssac(ss auto chrome) they make headers, and i know from the grandprixforums those guys love them for the gtp's
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11-10-2010, 07:07 PM
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Meet Coordinator
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i believe that ss auto chrome was once partnered with lpp and thats why you can score the lpp knock-offs from ebay for cheapppp
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11-11-2010, 06:06 AM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Tru2Chevy
Be prepared for them to look like crap soon after you bring them back to NJ. Arizona does have the rust-free thing going for it.
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I will miss the rust free zone, but the headers are coated. Should last a little while before going to crap. And since they are pacesetters I can always pick another set up for under $500 in a few years if need be.
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Red 98 Z28
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11-11-2010, 10:39 AM
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my buddy has the obx on his lightning and they fit great. i had a ebay gn headers and they didnt fit at all.
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11-11-2010, 09:06 PM
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i had obx headers on my civic, not sure how they are for f-bodies but on my civic they must have been warped or something because everytime i replaced the header gaskets they would start leaking less than a month later
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11-11-2010, 09:39 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by madness410
i had obx headers on my civic, not sure how they are for f-bodies but on my civic they must have been warped or something because everytime i replaced the header gaskets they would start leaking less than a month later
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yeah thats not worth the risk, they are a pain in the ass to get too
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its an ongoing joke between the Geo Storm crew and the Sebring coupe team.
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bolt-ons and a bed n' breakfast
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11-13-2010, 02:30 PM
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Check the feedback on the seller and make a choice. I got my Stall Converter on Ebay and it is great.. Been a blast to drive and The car runs really well at the track with it. Alot of people said that I would get what I paid for. Well I got a really good deal and the car runs like a champ for being a 15 yr old stock LT1 with a 3200 stall ,coil, Ram Air, and catback.. If I had to do it all over again I would buy another Revmaxx converter but probably get a 3600 this time around..
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