No will power = horsepower?
11-26-2009, 08:14 PM
#1
No will power = horsepower?
I sold some stuff on eBay and then I decided to dig around a little, which resulted in me spending $207.99. I won a set of Eibach springs AND a header.
I'll admit the header was an impulse buy but for the price I got it, I figured it was worth checking out. I am sure I can resell it here for what I paid if ti doesnt work out. I don't know what brand it is and neither does the seller and he bought them for his '02 Max. The only thing is it doesn't have the loop on the back-end that the Hotshot, cattman etc all do...does this just make them unequal length? or are they crap? Anyone know what brand they might be? I am guessing OBX or something...
Sorry that the pic is so small but it's all I have.
I'll admit the header was an impulse buy but for the price I got it, I figured it was worth checking out. I am sure I can resell it here for what I paid if ti doesnt work out. I don't know what brand it is and neither does the seller and he bought them for his '02 Max. The only thing is it doesn't have the loop on the back-end that the Hotshot, cattman etc all do...does this just make them unequal length? or are they crap? Anyone know what brand they might be? I am guessing OBX or something...
Sorry that the pic is so small but it's all I have.
11-26-2009, 08:29 PM
#4
You're still gonna get decent whp gains just cuz since you have a 5.5 gen your precats are in the exhaust manifolds. Toss those and you have more power.
The Y-pipe is a small hindrance, but it won't cripple your horsepower gains that much.
The Y-pipe is a small hindrance, but it won't cripple your horsepower gains that much.
11-27-2009, 12:32 AM
#5
Actually, those obx version 1 headers will give similar gains, maybe a little more than an aftermarket y-pipe. They suck. You COULD get that y remade with a reasonable merge and they would probably be similar to all other header systems
11-27-2009, 04:21 AM
#6
Thanks for the feedback so far. I suppose I shouldve looked at the pics a little more closely. So the obvious drawback of these is the y-pipe. I just want to make sure that the performance gain would warrant the hassle of the installation. I only paid $114/shipped for these, should I throw 'em on and see what happens? Or better yet, what's the likelihood an aftermarket y-pipe would work with these? Slim, I am guessing.
I think Kooks Headers is based on long island, I wonder what it cost to have them either improve this y-pipe or just fab me up a new one?
I think Kooks Headers is based on long island, I wonder what it cost to have them either improve this y-pipe or just fab me up a new one?
11-27-2009, 01:29 PM
#7
Thanks for the feedback so far. I suppose I shouldve looked at the pics a little more closely. So the obvious drawback of these is the y-pipe. I just want to make sure that the performance gain would warrant the hassle of the installation. I only paid $114/shipped for these, should I throw 'em on and see what happens? Or better yet, what's the likelihood an aftermarket y-pipe would work with these? Slim, I am guessing.
I think Kooks Headers is based on long island, I wonder what it cost to have them either improve this y-pipe or just fab me up a new one?
I think Kooks Headers is based on long island, I wonder what it cost to have them either improve this y-pipe or just fab me up a new one?
11-28-2009, 06:04 PM
#10
Roderiques and mistmax, you both have good points and I am still not sure what I am gonna do. Lol.
Byrdman- I am still gonna get new struts, I got eibachs for $95/shipped and I am not sure whether my strut is blown or the suspension on the gle is crappy lol. I only got the header because I THOUGHT it was a good deal but now I am not too sure about it. Heheh.
Byrdman- I am still gonna get new struts, I got eibachs for $95/shipped and I am not sure whether my strut is blown or the suspension on the gle is crappy lol. I only got the header because I THOUGHT it was a good deal but now I am not too sure about it. Heheh.
11-28-2009, 11:52 PM
#11
lol! no the gle suspension is definitely ****ty...too soft and bouncy in my opinion. Plus when my front struts blew, it was like driving a boat! Honestly I think anything was better spring/strut wise after that haha. If I'm not mistaken, the GLE/GXE share the same spring, and the SE is different? Someone correct me if I'm wrong. Chances are if you hate the GLE suspension you're gonna love different springs
12-04-2009, 12:39 PM
#12
So the headers were delivered today and I have to say the quality is better than I thought it'd be. The welds and good, the flex section is in good shape, the metal is discolored from the heat but no signs of rust which is a sign of decent stainless...I still don't know what to do with them. I thinking I might just resell them here, not 100% though
??
anyone interested in some headers???
??anyone interested in some headers???
12-09-2009, 09:14 PM
#17
E-subliminal- they do have the bungs, I'll get those pics after I get home from work tomorrow asap.
Seeker- If e-subliminal doesn't want them, you're next in line.
About the "aren't the stock unequal length y pipe?" I am honestly not too sure (I am also very tired...haha) hopefully some one here will know to help you out.
Seeker- If e-subliminal doesn't want them, you're next in line.
About the "aren't the stock unequal length y pipe?" I am honestly not too sure (I am also very tired...haha) hopefully some one here will know to help you out.
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