OBX KA24DE header? - Zilvia.net Forums | Nissan 240SX (Silvia) and Z (Fairlady) Car Forum

*sykikchimp* · 02-16-2004, 02:21 PM

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2459576384

Looks remarkably like the Hotshot?

Anyone have any additional info?

BadMoJo · 02-16-2004, 02:29 PM

Is it just me or do some of those welds look shitty?

Zoom8112 · 02-16-2004, 03:19 PM

item ended - that was fast

hurleyboi514 · 02-16-2004, 04:13 PM

my room mate has an SE-R, and the guys over there love them... they do just as well as the hotshots, for 1/2 the price...

matlock · 02-16-2004, 04:48 PM

Yeah, I have heard they are also decent for the dollar. DOn't know personally but from what I have heard they aren't terrible.

*sykikchimp* · 02-16-2004, 09:06 PM

Even the Se-r header looks like a hotshot knock off... looks interesting.

*crioten* · 02-16-2004, 09:17 PM

iirc, obx gets their headers from the same place as hotshot...so it the same thing

-glen

hurleyboi514 · 02-16-2004, 09:21 PM

but the OBX is stainless steel rather than mild steel coated in ceramic...

ryan hagen · 02-19-2004, 01:01 AM

i got pacesetter for my temporary header, decent welds, but i heard it will rust out, so i wrapped it with header wrap and coated it, not the best design for torque, but it still makes for a fun motor........for 150 that obx looks better

deviousKA · 02-19-2004, 10:01 AM

i have an obx on my E, welds are top notch, and it is definatley true stainless. You cant beat these headers

btw. fitment was good to, except for o2 sensor location

Startours7 · 02-19-2004, 01:54 PM

I have an obx on my 92. I think it's great. Fit just right. The finish turned kind of gold/bronzeish color just after 1 day. I might have been more upset about that but my cheepo ebay strut bar is the same color.
O2 location was good but the other two hardlines were a bit of a pain.

*sykikchimp* · 02-19-2004, 02:11 PM

sweet! do you guys have any pics of the header? installed?

Johny5 · 02-19-2004, 03:41 PM

do they make this for s14's by any chance? i'm way too broke to afford hotshot and would like something to at least compliment the $600 i wasted in a catback and cat (for when i got the header eliminating stocker cat)

deviousKA · 02-19-2004, 11:47 PM

Hey sykikchimp, heres pic of mine for ka24e

I am impressed with this header, overall fit was great aside from the o2 sensor location putting it up tight to the firewall. Welds look nice, exhaust flange is one peice, and thick. I will buy another

*sykikchimp* · 02-20-2004, 07:05 AM

damn.. that does look pretty nice.

..one of the things about OBX, is that they don't produce any parts. The pay other companies to produce the parts, and put thier name on it. So sometimes you get crap, and sometimes you get quality.

Zemus · 02-20-2004, 08:05 AM

Dang, I think im going to pick up some of these, very interesting. Devious what kind of power gain you get off of these?

Ghst 01 · 02-20-2004, 08:26 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Johny5

do they make this for s14's by any chance? i'm way too broke to afford hotshot and would like something to at least compliment the $600 i wasted in a catback and cat (for when i got the header eliminating stocker cat)

Yes they do and for about the same price.

russian · 02-20-2004, 09:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Zemus

Dang, I think im going to pick up some of these, very interesting. Devious what kind of power gain you get off of these?

just like hotshot you might get 5, you might get 8, depends what else you have.

Ghettokracker71 · 02-20-2004, 10:53 AM

I have a OBX for the DOHC....not installed yet,but the welds are AWSOME on this thing......really built nicely,and at about half the price of a Hotshot,I like it so far....I can't wait to get it on there,although I don't know how to block the SMOG outlets

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JasonNagra · 02-20-2004, 11:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Ghettokracker71

although I don't know how to block the SMOG outlets

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The thread pitch for the AIV and EGR on the exhaust manifold is m24 x 1.5, something that will be hard to find in a hardware store, but you might get lucky.

Nissan makes a plug for it too, the part number is 14052-21R00. Courtesy can get it and get two. One for AIV and one for EGR. Will cost like $20. On the intake side of the EGR just weld in a little plate.

260sx · 03-19-2004, 12:12 PM

yep... i've got those on... one piece... gasket on one piece header.... ... and i like the brown goldiish after touch from the engine heat... it's like something different...

oh... love it... rpm seems to go up quicker.... but also disappointed of not feeling my jerky pull no more....

nissantuner22 · 03-19-2004, 01:26 PM

if its anything like the header for the sr20de engine, its a complete rip off of the hotshot. placed side by side, they are for lack of a better word, identical.

with that said, good gains are reported by the SE-R community. although some have minor fitment issues. so basically its a hotshot, with a little less better fitment.

hurleyboi514 · 03-22-2004, 03:02 PM

i just installed mine today, so far i love it. much better throttle response, a nice power gain from 3.5k up, and weighs quite a bit less. the hardest part was getting the stock header out. i had to take it apart to get it out finally. the other little stuggle was the EGR, it didnt fit quite right, so i had to loosen the other side and then got it to fit. so far so good, im happy with it!

oh and cant beat only payin $200 shipped. damn, thats a cheap mod!!

260sx · 03-26-2004, 09:36 AM

ha... i only got mine for 170 shipped too... you know... save 30 ... on premium gas.

JamesC89 · 03-26-2004, 11:43 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by hurleyboi514

i just installed mine today, so far i love it. much better throttle response, a nice power gain from 3.5k up, and weighs quite a bit less. the hardest part was getting the stock header out. i had to take it apart to get it out finally. the other little stuggle was the EGR, it didnt fit quite right, so i had to loosen the other side and then got it to fit. so far so good, im happy with it!

oh and cant beat only payin $200 shipped. damn, thats a cheap mod!!

Did it make your car any louder (read: daily driving or highway driving)? I'm considering the header but I want very little dB increase if you know what i mean.

Also, did you get a plug for the AIV?

hurleyboi514 · 03-29-2004, 07:02 PM

yeah, AIV has been long gone... and its not louder, its just deeper. its got a very aggressive tone now...

***S14DB*** · 04-29-2004, 06:45 PM

I just got the S14 model for $160. It looks nice and clean. Just have to drop it in now.

millworkman · 04-29-2004, 08:19 PM

long live the thread

Replicant_S14 · 06-26-2004, 05:19 PM

Pardon the thread resurrection, but since you've all had your OBX header for a while I was hoping to hear some long term comments. Everyone one like stuff when it's shiny and new

hurleyboi514 · 06-26-2004, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Replicant_S14

Pardon the thread resurrection, but since you've all had your OBX header for a while I was hoping to hear some long term comments. Everyone one like stuff when it's shiny and new

eerrr.... still works? nothing's changed since i put it in, power gain, louder, less weight, still pretty....

02-16-2004, 02:21 PM	#1
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	OBX KA24DE header? http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2459576384 Looks remarkably like the Hotshot? Anyone have any additional info? __________________

02-16-2004, 02:29 PM	#2
BadMoJo Nissanaholic! Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: San Luis Obispo, Ca Age: 43 Posts: 1,931 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Is it just me or do some of those welds look shitty? __________________ ----Gone----

02-16-2004, 04:13 PM	#4
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	my room mate has an SE-R, and the guys over there love them... they do just as well as the hotshots, for 1/2 the price... __________________ HighTach Motorsports

02-16-2004, 09:06 PM	#6
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Even the Se-r header looks like a hotshot knock off... looks interesting. __________________

02-16-2004, 09:21 PM	#8
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	but the OBX is stainless steel rather than mild steel coated in ceramic... __________________ HighTach Motorsports

02-16-2004, 03:19 PM	#3
Zoom8112 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 440 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	item ended - that was fast

02-16-2004, 04:48 PM	#5
matlock Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: California Age: 40 Posts: 1,169 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yeah, I have heard they are also decent for the dollar. DOn't know personally but from what I have heard they aren't terrible.

02-19-2004, 01:01 AM	#9
ryan hagen Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: rhinelander wisconsin Age: 42 Posts: 1,465 Trader Rating: (8) Feedback Score: 8 reviews	i got pacesetter for my temporary header, decent welds, but i heard it will rust out, so i wrapped it with header wrap and coated it, not the best design for torque, but it still makes for a fun motor........for 150 that obx looks better __________________ 1990 hatch ka24de gt2871r

02-19-2004, 10:01 AM	#10
deviousKA Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i have an obx on my E, welds are top notch, and it is definatley true stainless. You cant beat these headers btw. fitment was good to, except for o2 sensor location

02-19-2004, 01:54 PM	#11
Startours7 Leaky Injector Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: SanDiego Age: 42 Posts: 93 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have an obx on my 92. I think it's great. Fit just right. The finish turned kind of gold/bronzeish color just after 1 day. I might have been more upset about that but my cheepo ebay strut bar is the same color. O2 location was good but the other two hardlines were a bit of a pain. __________________ 92'240sx fb 77'280z Motor all done, now the rest 87'Ram 250, 383 4 speed, 4x4(sold to my pop's) 97'Hardbody, 4x4(new toy)

02-19-2004, 02:11 PM	#12
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sweet! do you guys have any pics of the header? installed? __________________

02-19-2004, 03:41 PM	#13
Johny5 Post Whore! Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Dallas, Tx Age: 40 Posts: 3,221 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	do they make this for s14's by any chance? i'm way too broke to afford hotshot and would like something to at least compliment the $600 i wasted in a catback and cat (for when i got the header eliminating stocker cat) __________________ www.stewartleask.com

02-19-2004, 11:47 PM	#14
deviousKA Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Idaho Posts: 437 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Hey sykikchimp, heres pic of mine for ka24e I am impressed with this header, overall fit was great aside from the o2 sensor location putting it up tight to the firewall. Welds look nice, exhaust flange is one peice, and thick. I will buy another Last edited by deviousKA; 02-20-2004 at 07:49 PM..

02-20-2004, 07:05 AM	#15
sykikchimp WOW addicted Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: the moon Age: 44 Posts: 6,525 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	damn.. that does look pretty nice. ..one of the things about OBX, is that they don't produce any parts. The pay other companies to produce the parts, and put thier name on it. So sometimes you get crap, and sometimes you get quality. __________________

02-20-2004, 08:05 AM	#16
Zemus Nissanaholic! Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: Minneapols Age: 40 Posts: 2,268 Trader Rating: (0) Rides Gallery: Zemus Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Dang, I think im going to pick up some of these, very interesting. Devious what kind of power gain you get off of these? __________________ \|Ziptied.com\|Hybrid Z\|D-Town Forum\|Clubfr.net\|

02-20-2004, 10:53 AM	#19
Ghettokracker71 Post Whore! Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Don't look now... Age: 38 Posts: 3,327 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I have a OBX for the DOHC....not installed yet,but the welds are AWSOME on this thing......really built nicely,and at about half the price of a Hotshot,I like it so far....I can't wait to get it on there,although I don't know how to block the SMOG outlets...

03-19-2004, 12:12 PM	#21
260sx Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: wiscosin Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yep... i've got those on... one piece... gasket on one piece header.... ... and i like the brown goldiish after touch from the engine heat... it's like something different... oh... love it... rpm seems to go up quicker.... but also disappointed of not feeling my jerky pull no more....

03-19-2004, 01:26 PM	#22
nissantuner22 Zilvia FREAK! Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Gainesville, Fl Age: 40 Posts: 1,056 Trader Rating: (-1) Feedback Score: -1 reviews	if its anything like the header for the sr20de engine, its a complete rip off of the hotshot. placed side by side, they are for lack of a better word, identical. with that said, good gains are reported by the SE-R community. although some have minor fitment issues. so basically its a hotshot, with a little less better fitment. __________________ Current Project: Operation: N/A SR: 93 Silvia Q SR20DE Engine with go fast goodies. , "Common problems 240sx's suffer from are curbs, trees, ditches, and other immovable objects."thx247 "on the tounge... there is no guardrails."- citizen

03-22-2004, 03:02 PM	#23
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	i just installed mine today, so far i love it. much better throttle response, a nice power gain from 3.5k up, and weighs quite a bit less. the hardest part was getting the stock header out. i had to take it apart to get it out finally. the other little stuggle was the EGR, it didnt fit quite right, so i had to loosen the other side and then got it to fit. so far so good, im happy with it! oh and cant beat only payin $200 shipped. damn, thats a cheap mod!! __________________ HighTach Motorsports

03-26-2004, 09:36 AM	#24
260sx Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: wiscosin Posts: 13 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	ha... i only got mine for 170 shipped too... you know... save 30 ... on premium gas.

03-29-2004, 07:02 PM	#26
hurleyboi514 Zilvia Addict Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: The Fort Posts: 905 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	yeah, AIV has been long gone... and its not louder, its just deeper. its got a very aggressive tone now... __________________ HighTach Motorsports

04-29-2004, 06:45 PM	#27
*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 just got the S14 model for $160. It looks nice and clean. Just have to drop it in now.

04-29-2004, 08:19 PM	#28
millworkman Leaky Injector Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: tn Posts: 119 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	long live the thread

06-26-2004, 05:19 PM	#29
Replicant_S14 Zilvia Junkie Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Cabbagetown Posts: 467 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Pardon the thread resurrection, but since you've all had your OBX header for a while I was hoping to hear some long term comments. Everyone one like stuff when it's shiny and new __________________ Rules of Boozing #10: Do not make eye contact with the bartender if you do not want a drink.