Is it worth buying these texas speed headers if it has these dents on one of them?

[Reallynel]

I'm looking to buy texas speed headers for my 15' mustang. I stumbled upon these used ones for a little bit less than half the price of new ones. So they cheap. The only thing holding me back from buying is the dents on the passenger header. The owner states that he had no idea that it was there until he removed them from his that was also a 15' mustang. Should I give them a shot since it's a good deal? I posted a image of the header with the dents

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[SheepDog]

Someone did that to clearance them, (Texas Speed headers aren't a great fit) but it will have no impact on performance

 

[ORRadtech]

I have read many times that denting them in like that has zero effect on their performance.
It honestly seems to me like the dents would introduce a restriction, or at least change the exhaust gas flow, but apparently it doesn't matter.

 

[Reallynel]

Someone did that to clearance them, (Texas Speed headers aren't a great fit) but it will have no impact on performance

From what he told me, apparently he might of hit something. He said he didn't have to deal with clearance issues when he installed them. But he didn't feel a difference in performance when he had them on. He noticed it when he Uninstalled them.

 

[SheepDog]

From what he told me, apparently he might of hit something. He said he didn't have to deal with clearance issues when he installed them. But he didn't feel a difference in performance when he had them on. He noticed it when he Uninstalled them.

I mean, you can see the dozens of impact marks in the indentations, clearly caused by some sort of tool.

 

[Reallynel]

I have read many times that denting them in like that has zero effect on their performance.
It honestly seems to me like the dents would introduce a restriction, or at least change the exhaust gas flow, but apparently it doesn't matter.

Yea I thought it would affect performance thats what I'm worried about. But the deal is great. I just don't want to be out a header at some point after buying it. But like I said to the other reply apparently he didn't notice anything until he Uninstalled them.

 

[Reallynel]

I mean, you can see the dozens of impact marks in the indentations, clearly caused by some sort of tool.

True. That is only his word.

 

[SheepDog]

True. That is only his word.

Doesn't really matter as long as there isnt a hole in them. One thing you need to consider though, is that headers really aren't worth the cost and effort on these cars unless your going to boost it. Loud AF, emission issues, and you won't even notice the performance gain

 

[Reallynel]

Doesn't really matter as long as there isnt a hole in them. One thing you need to consider though, is that headers really aren't worth the cost and effort on these cars unless your going to boost it. Loud AF, emission issues, and you won't even notice the performance gain

Yea true. I was planning on getting the car fbo tuned more towards the fall. I'm just getting the stuff that I can install now that I don't need a tune for.i also wanted the car more loud. I already the the roush axle back and x pipe

 

[Reallynel]

Doesn't really matter as long as there isnt a hole in them. One thing you need to consider though, is that headers really aren't worth the cost and effort on these cars unless your going to boost it. Loud AF, emission issues, and you won't even notice the performance gain

Another thing from my last reply to this. I wasn't planning on boosting the car. Only because I don't trust the MT82 lasting that long after it's boosted. I feel more comfortable just keeping it fbo

 

[Johnny Rockit]

I mean, you can see the dozens of impact marks in the indentations, clearly caused by some sort of tool.

Maybe he had a shop do the install and never knew they mashed them?

 

[SheepDog]

Another thing from my last reply to this. I wasn't planning on boosting the car. Only because I don't trust the MT82 lasting that long after it's boosted. I feel more comfortable just keeping it fbo

Get some 47/lb injectors and an E85 tune. Way better bang for the buck.

 

[Reallynel]

Get some 47/lb injectors and an E85 tune. Way better bang for the buck.

Yea definitely the plan

 

[SheepDog]

Yea definitely the plan

Intake and exhaust don't really do shit on these cars, they just make noise. Tune and Corn, thats all you need.

 

[philly gt]

Intake and exhaust make a big difference in our cars. I have 16 GT with a Gt350 intake manifold and throttle body, air intake, long tube headers and aftermarket exhaust, and a tune. My car makes 449 to the tires. I spoke to a tuner and asked him if I could get more with e85 and injectors and he said that I wouldn't get much more

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