I don't understand why someone would ruin/alter a set of headers to fit. That's why there are headers for a specific application. Buy ones that fit the car.
There are sometimes variances between cars and even in the headers. Small variances can mean ill-fitment especially when the engine compartment is as tight as it is on these cars. Sometimes people have to ding or dimple a primary tube to get it to clear. It is normal and happens quite often...mainly with budget headers. And that is if moving the engine around by loosening the engine mounts doesn't do the trick. The top end headers practically eliminate any fitment issues. So for the most part, ARH, Kooks, SW, and other top brands will almost always have perfect fit. TSP, OBX, and others might have more of a chance of fitment issues. But even if you have to ding or dimple them, it won't cause any performance loss. If anything it might just compromise the header and eventually lead to a leak or break or something.
l was looking at it more in terms of how they significantly altered the design of the header tubes (by denting) without affecting the torque and HP number's.
FWIW My OBX are a 3" performance connection.
I have the same opinions about headers hence me going with Stainless Power. I picked up a set from Terry with the performance connect and got a great deal IMO, headers came with the extensions for the Oh-2 sensors. I have no regrets with my purchase. The gospel says that ARH/Kooks are superior to my Stainless Power LTHs, so what :shrug:. I'm just modding a street car to be faster than it was coming from the factory - I am NOT after every single horsepower as though I am building a Super Stock or Comp Eliminator race car - would be nice, but the less $ I spend on one part leaves more $ for other mods down the road
i got the same ones, will report back if the fluid dynamics aren't up to par or the materials rot out in a month or two. so far i love em, and was able to install with dad at a buddy's shop. they fit just fineI have the same opinions about headers hence me going with Stainless Power. I picked up a set from Terry with the performance connect and got a great deal IMO, headers came with the extensions for the Oh-2 sensors. I have no regrets with my purchase. The gospel says that ARH/Kooks are superior to my Stainless Power LTHs, so what :shrug:. I'm just modding a street car to be faster than it was coming from the factory - I am NOT after every single horsepower as though I am building a Super Stock or Comp Eliminator race car - would be nice, but the less $ I spend on one part leaves more $ for other mods down the road
I am one happy mo-fo, my set-up sounds great "to me" and the butt-o-meter says I picked up h/p to the tires. I was at a car show on Saturday and loaded the ghost cam tune, gear-heads were salivating :hail:.
