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kevincao · 06-09-2005, 05:07 PM

i was planning to get a header soon. i hear everyone downplay every company, but then again i hear good reviews for every company too. im on a budget, not a tight one, but i dont want to be spending $400+ on a header. i dont plan to turbocharge my KA anytime soon. maybe in the late late future. i plan to keep it around for awhile, maybe my life. but as for right now, i just need some good input on some 'above average' header. thanks. and IF u got HP stats/engine maintanence after the install/sound quality.

mjjstang · 06-09-2005, 05:52 PM

Heres a nice set of headers.

on a serious note, I hate you becasue you said maybe for life, and where you live your could probably keep it for life, (mine will be a rust bucket before that), then again, unless I turned this thing into a complete beast, I wouldnt want a 240 for life. it would be nice tho to slowly throw few grand a year into it for a while. but anywaywhy get a manifold if your not going to turbo, if you turbo later, then get a turbo manifold, nyway, complete waste of money imo, unless u drop cash it will be mildly slow, just get some worthwhile mods, like suspension or just something other than a manifold.

and btw, wtf do they even make upgrade manifolds for ka, non turbo, and double wtf for downpipe on N/A. I would completely disregaurd this thread but youve been here a year and a half so I figure your not completely stupid or being a fuckhole, please explain. thanks.

420sx · 06-09-2005, 08:48 PM

best header for a buck?? OBX bar none. same header as hotshot and only like 180 shipped. 10 for quality and fitment

speedjay · 06-10-2005, 09:06 AM

the obx is not the same as the hot shot. It doesnt have the same ceramic coating as the hot shot and has been known to crack. You get what you pay for.

vinhisbored · 06-10-2005, 10:18 AM

I don't know, I haven't had one, but from what many people have told me, and what I've read when i searched, I've found that many come to like the OBX. Though it's not 'brand name' like a HOTSHOT, it's well worth the money. You can get it for under $200 shipped. I believe it's in the same design as the hotshot too, just it's not brand name.

***S14DB*** · 06-10-2005, 05:28 PM

I got the OBX cause it was SS. I was going to ceramic coat it but got it and had to put it in. I've had it for ~2years with no problems. I would coat it if I had to do it agian cause it does get hot after pushing it.

90RS13 · 06-11-2005, 07:30 AM

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the obx is not the same as the hot shot. It doesnt have the same ceramic coating as the hot shot and has been known to crack. You get what you pay for.

That's odd, I've never heard of anyone having problems with a OBX n/a header cracking. I've had mine for over a year with no problems, and for 8+ months of that the only things supporting the exhaust where the header bolted to the engine and the hangars on my muffler. Even through that it didn't crack.

420sx · 06-11-2005, 10:09 AM

never seen one crack EVER> had it for a year plus too.

its gonna get hot. wait, i thought exhaust gasses supposed to freeze it, maybe thats why it cracks?

projectRDM · 06-11-2005, 02:25 PM

Header. Singular.

And there is no $400+ header even offered for the KA. Hotshot is $300 or so, everything else is cheaper.

And if you buy a header, you won't be using a downpipe, it replaces the OE one.

speedjay · 06-11-2005, 10:04 PM

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Originally Posted by 90RS13

That's odd, I've never heard of anyone having problems with a OBX n/a header cracking. I've had mine for over a year with no problems, and for 8+ months of that the only things supporting the exhaust where the header bolted to the engine and the hangars on my muffler. Even through that it didn't crack.

I've heard it gets cracks around the bolt holes, but thats probably from people torquing the bolts too much? I dont know....but it doesnt have the ceramic coating witch casues higher temps. I guess it's just personal prefrence.

***S14DB*** · 06-11-2005, 10:24 PM

about 2years and going strong...

Replicant_S14 · 06-12-2005, 05:43 AM

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Originally Posted by 90RS13

That's odd, I've never heard of anyone having problems with a OBX n/a header cracking.

I haven't either.

People talk shit just to have something to talk about.

BigVinnie · 06-12-2005, 08:43 AM

Well in doing my research OBX and DC sports are the 2 top headers on the market. For the price I wanted the OBX, but it doesn't carry the smog certification. So I got stuck with the overly expensive DC sport, but the results are great. I would say if you live in Cali get the DC sport, if you live any where else other than Cali get the OBX......
OBX $165 on EBAY
DC Sports $390 on EBAY through Kamura Racing

kevincao · 06-13-2005, 12:07 AM

think i will get the OBX. appreciate it.

SDS14Driver · 06-13-2005, 12:21 AM

you may have already made your purchase with the OBX but what it all boils down to is the type of metal your dealing with.

Read this article if you haven't yet, http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question172.htm
Mjjstang definatley needs to read it... "wtf do they even make upgrade manifolds for ka, non turbo,"

If you can afford a fully stainless steel 4-2-1 then go for it regardless of the brand.

ThatRicerDaniel · 06-13-2005, 12:24 AM

I have the obx and its a cool header. no problems at all. color on it turned a little funky but fuck it.

TheSnail · 06-13-2005, 12:34 AM

ThatRicerDaniel, Daniel your that ricer. jk. Color changing is great, its like showing off your new bowel to your friends after a week of smoking and guesstimating how much darker it will get.

kevincao · 06-13-2005, 02:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDS14Driver

you may have already made your purchase with the OBX but what it all boils down to is the type of metal your dealing with.

Read this article if you haven't yet, http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question172.htm
Mjjstang definatley needs to read it... "wtf do they even make upgrade manifolds for ka, non turbo,"

If you can afford a fully stainless steel 4-2-1 then go for it regardless of the brand.

appreciate the article SDs14Driver. havent made the purchase just yet. still looking around. starting to look around for 4-2-1 now. thanks a lot

007jpang · 06-14-2005, 09:53 AM

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Originally Posted by S14DB

about 2years and going strong...

r these obx???

vinhisbored · 06-14-2005, 10:57 AM

Yeah those are OBX. I was planning on getting some, but I figured I was going turbo anyways, so I didn't get some, and the 'funky' color sort of bothered me.

AllenRPS13 · 06-14-2005, 10:50 PM

how about the headers on ebay? are they good?

***S14DB*** · 06-14-2005, 11:20 PM

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Originally Posted by AllenRPS13

how about the headers on ebay? are they good?

If they are OBX they are.

Zilvia · 06-15-2005, 03:26 AM

Are you guys saying OBX... because of the power that could be gained or because of another reason.. If so can you tell me why... because I'm aswell trying to find the best headers for a nice price

SDS14Driver · 06-15-2005, 12:38 PM

Again, a 4-2-1 header's price is simply dictated by 2 things: (1) selected metal for construction & (2) market competition.

All i'm saying is OBX seems to be the header of choice not because of some crazy performance gains that are well above Hotshot or anybody else cause that just isn't the case. OBX is forced to compete with the Hotshot name so you'll find more or less the same product coming from OBX considering the metal & the piping diameters are the same.

What's important to understand is that our engine's are all relatively the same, thus the formula for decreasing back pressure and increasing over all engine performance is the same for all of our engine's regardless of who's manufactering the header. (Which is why they all look the same) If you can afford stainless, do it; it'll last longer and retain more of its resale value, which is important if you're planning to go turbo one day. If you can't afford SS, i agree with the OBX lovers around here.

Cheers.

90RS13 · 06-16-2005, 07:07 AM

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If you can't afford SS, i agree with the OBX lovers around here.

um, obx is stainless..

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Yeah those are OBX. I was planning on getting some, but I figured I was going turbo anyways, so I didn't get some, and the 'funky' color sort of bothered me.

all stainless is going to dis-color when it gets that hot.

Zilvia · 06-16-2005, 04:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by SDS14Driver

All i'm saying is OBX seems to be the header of choice not because of some crazy performance gains that are well above Hotshot or anybody else cause that just isn't the case. OBX is forced to compete with the Hotshot name so you'll find more or less the same product coming from OBX considering the metal & the piping diameters are the same.

thanks for the info

06-09-2005, 05:07 PM	#1
kevincao Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TX Age: 37 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Best Headers For A Good Price? i was planning to get a header soon. i hear everyone downplay every company, but then again i hear good reviews for every company too. im on a budget, not a tight one, but i dont want to be spending $400+ on a header. i dont plan to turbocharge my KA anytime soon. maybe in the late late future. i plan to keep it around for awhile, maybe my life. but as for right now, i just need some good input on some 'above average' header. thanks. and IF u got HP stats/engine maintanence after the install/sound quality. __________________ Last edited by kevincao; 06-11-2005 at 11:36 PM..

06-09-2005, 08:48 PM	#3
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	best header for a buck?? OBX bar none. same header as hotshot and only like 180 shipped. 10 for quality and fitment __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

06-10-2005, 09:06 AM	#4
speedjay Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Bellevue, WA Posts: 22 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	the obx is not the same as the hot shot. It doesnt have the same ceramic coating as the hot shot and has been known to crack. You get what you pay for. __________________ Team Deception

06-11-2005, 10:09 AM	#8
420sx Post Whore! Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Texas Age: 42 Posts: 3,960 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: 420sx Feedback Score: 0 reviews	never seen one crack EVER> had it for a year plus too. its gonna get hot. wait, i thought exhaust gasses supposed to freeze it, maybe thats why it cracks? __________________ hydropgrahics! ls1......

06-11-2005, 02:25 PM	#9
projectRDM Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Atlanta Age: 51 Posts: 13,812 Trader Rating: (12) Feedback Score: 12 reviews	Header. Singular. And there is no $400+ header even offered for the KA. Hotshot is $300 or so, everything else is cheaper. And if you buy a header, you won't be using a downpipe, it replaces the OE one. __________________ FORMERLY R240NA Learn what's really going on and protect your assets now before they're gone forever: www.paypalsucks.com

06-09-2005, 05:52 PM	#2
mjjstang Post Whore! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Michigan Posts: 2,654 Trader Rating: (5) Feedback Score: 5 reviews	Heres a nice set of headers. on a serious note, I hate you becasue you said maybe for life, and where you live your could probably keep it for life, (mine will be a rust bucket before that), then again, unless I turned this thing into a complete beast, I wouldnt want a 240 for life. it would be nice tho to slowly throw few grand a year into it for a while. but anywaywhy get a manifold if your not going to turbo, if you turbo later, then get a turbo manifold, nyway, complete waste of money imo, unless u drop cash it will be mildly slow, just get some worthwhile mods, like suspension or just something other than a manifold. and btw, wtf do they even make upgrade manifolds for ka, non turbo, and double wtf for downpipe on N/A. I would completely disregaurd this thread but youve been here a year and a half so I figure your not completely stupid or being a fuckhole, please explain. thanks.

06-10-2005, 10:18 AM	#5
vinhisbored Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	I don't know, I haven't had one, but from what many people have told me, and what I've read when i searched, I've found that many come to like the OBX. Though it's not 'brand name' like a HOTSHOT, it's well worth the money. You can get it for under $200 shipped. I believe it's in the same design as the hotshot too, just it's not brand name.

06-10-2005, 05:28 PM	#6
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	I got the OBX cause it was SS. I was going to ceramic coat it but got it and had to put it in. I've had it for ~2years with no problems. I would coat it if I had to do it agian cause it does get hot after pushing it.

06-11-2005, 10:24 PM	#11
*S14DB* AFC #1 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: 昨晩あなたのお母さんの家 Posts: 20,181 Trader Rating: (3) Feedback Score: 3 reviews	about 2years and going strong...

06-12-2005, 08:43 AM	#13
BigVinnie Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Walnut Crizzle, Crackifornia Age: 46 Posts: 1,266 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: BigVinnie Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Well in doing my research OBX and DC sports are the 2 top headers on the market. For the price I wanted the OBX, but it doesn't carry the smog certification. So I got stuck with the overly expensive DC sport, but the results are great. I would say if you live in Cali get the DC sport, if you live any where else other than Cali get the OBX...... OBX $165 on EBAY DC Sports $390 on EBAY through Kamura Racing

06-13-2005, 12:07 AM	#14
kevincao Leaky Injector Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: TX Age: 37 Posts: 80 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	think i will get the OBX. appreciate it. __________________

06-13-2005, 12:21 AM	#15
SDS14Driver Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern California Age: 55 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	you may have already made your purchase with the OBX but what it all boils down to is the type of metal your dealing with. Read this article if you haven't yet, http://auto.howstuffworks.com/question172.htm Mjjstang definatley needs to read it... "wtf do they even make upgrade manifolds for ka, non turbo," If you can afford a fully stainless steel 4-2-1 then go for it regardless of the brand.

06-13-2005, 12:24 AM	#16
ThatRicerDaniel Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Cali/NV Posts: 57 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have the obx and its a cool header. no problems at all. color on it turned a little funky but fuck it.

06-13-2005, 12:34 AM	#17
TheSnail Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Marietta Georgia Age: 42 Posts: 2,434 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ThatRicerDaniel, Daniel your that ricer. jk. Color changing is great, its like showing off your new bowel to your friends after a week of smoking and guesstimating how much darker it will get.

06-14-2005, 10:57 AM	#20
vinhisbored Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: socal Posts: 1,359 Trader Rating: (15) Feedback Score: 15 reviews	Yeah those are OBX. I was planning on getting some, but I figured I was going turbo anyways, so I didn't get some, and the 'funky' color sort of bothered me.

06-14-2005, 10:50 PM	#21
AllenRPS13 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Bay Area (East Bay) Age: 41 Posts: 1,294 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	how about the headers on ebay? are they good? __________________ ~小アレンのリベリオン~ いくせ, 勝負た! 轟こう, オレのKRMS13!!! オレの得意技！蹴り進入！角度の少ないドリフト！

06-15-2005, 03:26 AM	#23
Zilvia Leaky Injector Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Chicago Age: 37 Posts: 149 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Are you guys saying OBX... because of the power that could be gained or because of another reason.. If so can you tell me why... because I'm aswell trying to find the best headers for a nice price

06-15-2005, 12:38 PM	#24
SDS14Driver Leaky Injector Join Date: May 2005 Location: Southern California Age: 55 Posts: 103 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Again, a 4-2-1 header's price is simply dictated by 2 things: (1) selected metal for construction & (2) market competition. All i'm saying is OBX seems to be the header of choice not because of some crazy performance gains that are well above Hotshot or anybody else cause that just isn't the case. OBX is forced to compete with the Hotshot name so you'll find more or less the same product coming from OBX considering the metal & the piping diameters are the same. What's important to understand is that our engine's are all relatively the same, thus the formula for decreasing back pressure and increasing over all engine performance is the same for all of our engine's regardless of who's manufactering the header. (Which is why they all look the same) If you can afford stainless, do it; it'll last longer and retain more of its resale value, which is important if you're planning to go turbo one day. If you can't afford SS, i agree with the OBX lovers around here. Cheers.