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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:56 PM
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?? Exhaust header question ??

I'm in the market of upgrading my exhaust. So far I've put in a cat delete pipe now lookin at the headers. I've come across a OBX header made from T-304 stainless steel. I'm not sure if I've ever heard of this brand. Needin some advice. Is it worth $200 ? Also will I be able to change my header out without having to drop motor or axle ? Thanks in advance!
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Old Jan 16, 2011 | 08:57 PM
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Racing beat header.
It can be installed without dropping the motor or axle, it does help to loosen one of the motor mounts though.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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So a racing beat header would be a better purchase? Thanks for your help btw.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 11:33 AM
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Well OBX is one of those ebay brand, probably made in Taiwan, but the quality of their product seems to be consistent . After seeing their products on other cars I wouldn't mind to get their exhaust manifold. You can reinforce the weldings prior installation to be sure it won't crack...
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:03 PM
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I have the Racing Beat header and the quality is unmatched.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:11 PM
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I think its good to mention that you wont see a big gain from this, and if you do it at all I would suggest the rb header, just as jedi mentioned
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:22 PM
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What midpipe do u have? I have had OBX HEADER on my last car. Didn't have any problems with quality. I would give it a shot before spending the money and find out its way to loud for comfort.
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Old Jan 17, 2011 | 12:47 PM
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no experience with neither product, gonna get RB header soon tho.

but I gotta say, RB header is proven to increase noise *cough*, a few hp, and quality.

while OBX on the other hand, while some people have success install/using it. I saw some post (not here) about its not always bolt on 100% fit. also, just because its a header does NOT mean it will increase your HP. worst case is u get the noise with a hp decrease.

just my 0.02
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Old Jan 22, 2011 | 08:31 PM
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Sorry took so long to reply but I have a Agency Power Midpipe ZoomZoom. Thanks for all the replies guys !
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