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  1. #1 OBX Header Install is done finally!! 
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    WOW what a PITA. Not really sure where to start with all the issues.

    #1 NO HARDWARE WAS INCLUDED. Only crappy gaskets

    #2 They use the same flanges on the front and rear header which have EGR provisions on both of them. On the rear that is fine you can use it or block it off. However, by using the same flange on the front you have to cut it off otherwise the flange its the coolant hose connection on the passenger side of engine. Now it can be cut with a saw zaw BUT YOUR GONNA GO THRU ALOT OF BLADES cuz the flange in 3/8" thick. I just took mine to a local machine shop and had it cold cut with a band saw.

    #3 The crossover pipe does not fit correctly either. I had to cut it in half and test fit it until it was right and then have my buddy re-weld it.

    #4 The Y-Adapter was expanded about 1/16" to much so I had to rent a pipe expander and expand the end of the crossover pipe to get a good seal

    #5 Once the front header was on I notice it was only 1/16" away from the cooling fan harness. I had to rotate the fan and re-mount it so the harness was not by the header. I then had to trim the fan shoud down so it would not be melted.

    In the end my opinion is.......The quality of the weld and steel is nice but if you are a driveway mechanic with limited access to tools DO NOT GET THESE HEADERS. Its just not worth all the messing around.





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    Well glad you got it done and thank's for posting that for the community and letting us know how it came out!
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    Quote Originally Posted by TDCRacing View Post
    Well glad you got it done and thank's for posting that for the community and letting us know how it came out!
    No prob You will soon see one of you intakes on my ride as well. Ended up getting it powdercoated. Guess I should have just had you do it.

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    you get what you pay for. Glad to see you got them on though.
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    nice man. good to see someone actually willing to modify an aftermarket part instead of just complaining how they fit.
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    These gonna turn purple??
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    Quote Originally Posted by FoSHO99 View Post
    These gonna turn purple??
    Who cares as long as they don't turn rust....lol...The stainless steel that does turn purple is a different grade. 304 stainless does not.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Uno99 View Post
    No prob You will soon see one of you intakes on my ride as well. Ended up getting it powdercoated. Guess I should have just had you do it.
    Well I could only get them done in black. So if you wanted it in a different color you may have been better off.
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