I was wondering if anyone has heard of OBX headers. I found a couple of people on ebay selling a few different brand headers (i.e. pace setter, OBX, etc). I looked for a thread but couldn't find it. Thanks.
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03-08-2010
I was wondering if anyone has heard of OBX headers. I found a couple of people on ebay selling a few different brand headers (i.e. pace setter, OBX, etc). I looked for a thread but couldn't find it. Thanks.
03-08-2010
...you couldnt find it? really?
well, if youre still completely lost, they suck. buy them only if you want to cut and reweld them.
03-08-2010
i think minichopper6 is the only one that has OBX headers on his vehicle, and he had to modify them to make them fit. whatever you do, don't get the speed daddy ebay headers that are pacesetter knockoffs. trust me...
03-08-2010
no i couldn't find it. i did a search, but it brought up a whole bunch of pages that don't have anything to do w headers, just that the word header was used in the thread somewhere. i'll look some more when i'm not at work i guess. hahah. so pacesetters are the way to go? or are there no real gains w headers?
03-08-2010
if you want a set that will bolt up first try and go then get SSAC. they are cheaper than pacesetters now anyway.
03-08-2010
ssac, i'll google it and see what i come up with, is there a place to buy from thats decent? i got some exhaust issues, and i fig i'd upgrade while i was at it. anyone use magnaflow exhaust for a gtp?Originally Posted by Bio248
03-08-2010
I have magnaflow exhaust I like it sounds good a few other on here run magnaflow aswell
SSAC's are the cheapest headers that fit there were also some ssac knock offs on ebay but theres a bit of drama concerning the seller so id just stick with the real ones
WHen you do the exhaust you can leave the resonator on or take it off but most will say it makes the exhaust sound like crap with it removed...
03-08-2010
yea i heard that the res has to stay on, i actually took it off, cuz it had a hole in it, and i just had a new cat put on, and found a couple of leaks, that's why i'm looking at headers and exhaust. the resonator def has to be put back on. i like a nice tone to exhausts, not a tin sound. is the magnaflows really loud? or a nice/or no tone at idle?
03-08-2010
i think the magnaflows arent that nice sounding, but then again nothing is on these cars because you cant fix firing order.
03-08-2010
true you are limited by the basic mecahanical properties of the engine, i was just concered that it would be obnoxious (like some ricers). a small exhaust note wont bother me (i got a 69 camaro that is loud, especially rolling in at 3 am from the bars) haha.
03-08-2010
If i were you id salvage a stock cat back system..I regret doing mine
03-08-2010
i liked my car quiet with nothin but blower whine.
03-08-2010
When i go turbo it will be 3" dp, to 3" cutout, to 3" cat bolted to a stock catback. Nice and quiet normally, the flow is there when i need to beat some cars with the cutout.
03-08-2010
I'd like to think my car was quiet until WOT. Catless DP on the Pacesetter's with Flow40's and the stock GM Rezzy with custom 3" piping. btw...got your 12" brackets...look good.
03-09-2010
yea i'm thinking i may use my stock exhaust, w headers. is there any gains? i plan on doing some other mods as well, but figured i'd start with headers/exhaust. maybe a smaller pulley, and a tune? i'm not looking for a huge gain, something around 20-40hp.
03-09-2010
Just installed my SSAC's and they fit and sound great. Excellent quality at the price, or twice.You might consider getting your blower ported also.
03-09-2010
^^where did you purchase them, and for how much? did you keep your stock exhaust?
03-09-2010
Got them from thier website for $350 shipped. Got em' quick too. I had already installed a SLP catback several years ago and everything bolted right up. My only installation issues were -
1. Needed an O2 extension harness - sourced from ZZ performance
2. Had to "modify" tranny tunnel with a hammer for clearance for front O2 sensor.
3. Front header hit my driver side cooling fan shield, removed shield and replaced with a "short" shield from a pass side fan.
All in all I'm happy with the performance increase and the sound. Yes it's louder, but not too loud. Definitely does'nt sound "rice", it has a nice growl to it.
BTW these are Stainless steel, no matter what it says on their site, and all the welds are very nice quality Tig welds. I've heard people gripe about the U-bend at the bottom but my car is lowered 1" and I've have'nt bottomed it out yet.
03-09-2010
Ok so as far as the speed daddy headers I can't find the ssca's any where (sugestions?) so what exactly do you have to cut and reweld for the obx's to fit?
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