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Old 10-14-2009 | 06:30 PM
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Thumbs up Boost Brothers Header

I bought it on ebay new for 190 shipped.

It looks Amazing. Its just straight stainless w/o polished or coated.

A+...ill install it after I get the rest of my exhaust, expecting my catback this week, then I have someone with a midpipe I hope to get off him soon.

Incase if anyone wanted to know, go with a cheap header like boost brothers, not obx....because, it dosnt matter, as long as its equal length piping, your going to see the same gains as high dolor ones.

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Old 10-14-2009 | 08:41 PM
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good luck with it actually fitting for that price, lol
Old 10-14-2009 | 08:47 PM
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Haha remember their gains? They said 24whp from a header lol.
Good luck and let us know on the install!
Old 10-14-2009 | 09:01 PM
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that's insanely cheap. lol
Old 10-14-2009 | 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by hkspoweredrx8
I bought it on ebay new for 190 shipped.

It looks Amazing. Its just straight stainless w/o polished or coated.

A+...ill install it after I get the rest of my exhaust, expecting my catback this week, then I have someone with a midpipe I hope to get off him soon.

Incase if anyone wanted to know, go with a cheap header like boost brothers, not obx....because, it dosnt matter, as long as its equal length piping, your going to see the same gains as high dolor ones.
^^
It's made from the ExoticSpeed header. I've inspected one before, looks excellent, the factory air tube is there and everything. Ports are of the correct size, and are blended into the pipes like the ExoticSpeed header.

Only thing I didn't like was the the pipes coming together inside of the collector. Also, don't use their gaskets; their header-midpipe gasket was okay (needs some minor trimming) but the header gasket doesn't look too well (try overlaying it on the header, you'll see what I mean) Just use the stock one.
Old 10-15-2009 | 04:27 PM
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K, will do. Yeah, they did a good job matching the ports with the flange and everything. I was surprized, and the flange is even a lower grade stainless for better flex.

Yeah, I noticed that about the gaskets too, but I'll give you an update on it. Might install it this weekend if my catback comes in.

I still needa get a midpipe, but ill just put that on whenever I get one. Header and catback is fine for the mean time. Thought about getting some new 02 sensors but I decided just to heat up the o2 sensor bung and reusing it.

But anyway, we'll see how everything goes.

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Old 10-15-2009 | 04:37 PM
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that's the one i got! fitment is 8 out of 10 mine leans against the crossmember.
Old 10-15-2009 | 08:31 PM
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always wanted to see what these headers are like. care to post some decent pictures?
Old 10-15-2009 | 09:53 PM
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$190 for headers?!
pics plz.

I'm a big 'you get what you pay for' kinnda guy so good luck. Looking forward to hearing how the install goes
Old 10-15-2009 | 09:58 PM
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http://www.boostbros.com/product.php?productid=16204
Old 10-15-2009 | 10:03 PM
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doesnt come polished either
Old 10-16-2009 | 12:23 AM
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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/2003-...Q5fAccessories

here i found one maybe some one want it !
Old 10-16-2009 | 04:53 PM
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fyi, the reserve is at 160...and I think the guy that sells em has more than one acct. and will bid agesnt you, so my suggestion is, just but it out right if you want it.

I might most some pics in a min.
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Pics

These pics dont do it any justice apposed to seeing it in person, it actualy looks really well.
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Another.
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I hate reserves... they are so dumb. Just sell it the minimum price to start with.
Old 10-16-2009 | 05:47 PM
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yeah I know lol, its retarded.
Old 10-16-2009 | 08:16 PM
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tell us hovv the install goes...

does it take the stock heat shield??? it looks so by that extra protrusion...

i have an odd request... can u post a pic of the oem manifold out of the heat shield after ur install?

thanx =)

the header looks great... doesn't look like it matter much going OBX or this one. they both look good...
Old 10-16-2009 | 08:56 PM
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Originally Posted by TrochoidMagic
tell us hovv the install goes...

does it take the stock heat shield??? it looks so by that extra protrusion...

i have an odd request... can u post a pic of the oem manifold out of the heat shield after ur install?

thanx =)

the header looks great... doesn't look like it matter much going OBX or this one. they both look good...
From my ungodly amounts of using the 'search function'

I've read that the OBX header doesn't have the correct size exhaust ports; and that the center port is actually the size of all 3, being too small. This header (and others) have the correct size.
Old 10-16-2009 | 10:18 PM
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Looks Good, install it already.
Old 10-16-2009 | 10:40 PM
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comparing the pics of these to some other i've seen. quality is just not there.

then again, if it works, it works.
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I agree with Ngo, the quality just does NOT appear to be there. Compare that to my Racing Beat Header and it's night / day


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Old 10-16-2009 | 11:26 PM
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I think they merge the 3 runners a bit too fast. it might hurt power like that, even just by an inch earlier.

and I can tell this thing will be loud as hell.
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Test, test, test. Speculation doesn't mean ****.

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