OBX equal length headers

JSutter · 2008-12-15 01:11:49

:gotme: I don't like the collectors either but... :mrgone:

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12-19-2008, 10:10 PM

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I don't like the collectors either but...

12-20-2008, 08:02 AM

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Well, you could always take it to an exhaust shop after install and have them cut the pipe there and weld on two flanges. Actually, if you made up some sort of a jig you could do it off the car, and probably end up with the same fitment as before.

yeah i'd probably do it myself but just the hassle of it all, and creating another potential leak

12-20-2008, 10:07 AM

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i may try these in the near future when some money free's up. Def want headers by the end of next year

12-20-2008, 03:30 PM

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hmmm interesting

12-20-2008, 06:04 PM

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I have a potential deal on used Hotshots, but if that falls though I will get the OBX. Im sure some one else will pick these up before then, however. Id like to be the guinea pig, just not during the winter months.

01-05-2009, 01:13 PM

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I wish i knew measurements and fitment issues, Unlike most guys here some stuff i pay for install and guess what the longer it takes the more I pay hence therefore the obvious choice wold be cattman. I will have headers by spring of this year. Thats a guarantee. OBX or cattman!

05-06-2010, 06:21 PM

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Hey does anyone have these newer OBX headers? I read about some cracking issues.

05-06-2010, 06:29 PM

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Are the new OBX headers equal length like the old ones?

05-08-2010, 07:27 AM

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I have em and no cracking so far.. They are on my project car so it doesnt see alot of miles but so far Im at 4K miles and they are still good looking. lol

05-08-2010, 09:10 AM

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I have em and no cracking so far.. They are on my project car so it doesnt see alot of miles but so far Im at 4K miles and they are still good looking. lol

Are they equal length?

05-08-2010, 09:57 AM

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I cant imagine OBX going through that much R&D just to go back to the older version. This is at least version 4 from OBX, and they are as equal length as they get. The Ebay listings are showing pictures of the past designs and not these. Im going to email OBX soon to confirm.

05-08-2010, 09:59 AM

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Okay well can you let me know when you find out, I really want that nice tone and to me its worth the couple hundred bucks to get it.

05-08-2010, 03:42 PM

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Would like to hear from OBX too. Are they american or japanese company?

05-08-2010, 07:23 PM

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I sent them a lengthy email. I have a feeling the answer wont be as specific as Im hoping.

Their web site lists 3 headers, 95-99, 00-01, and 02-03. Too bad the pix show a version not for us and the other pic is a prototype of the 2nd version (the one with the 'T' collector. Im pretty sure that one has been discontinued for years.

Who knows were they are from. I bet all their stuff is from overseas either way. Their slogan is "**** IS GOOD!" Riiiiiiiiiiiiight.....

05-09-2010, 06:03 AM

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I would like to know as well.

05-10-2010, 01:28 PM

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is there any performance gains with these than the regular headers? the reason i'm asking is because that 180 degree turn would affect performance and or exhaust flow?...

06-09-2010, 02:49 PM

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Any response from OBX, Jsutter?

06-12-2010, 10:44 AM

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I am really curious to know as well. I have been looking for a set of these but so far have found absolutely nothing.

06-12-2010, 11:07 PM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-E...Q5fAccessories

06-13-2010, 08:52 AM

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Oh wow, they are back

06-13-2010, 09:47 AM

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Uh oh they're back. Now we see if I can get my rear header off without having to pull the motor.

06-14-2010, 04:26 AM

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I have em and no cracking so far.. They are on my project car so it doesnt see alot of miles but so far Im at 4K miles and they are still good looking. lol

I guess I'll have to not ever worry about a good sounding exhaust with my warpspeed header. This is my favorite sounding maxima and I'm guessing that even with an S/C and a Greddy SP2 catback, it still wouldn't sound close.

There is no way I'm messing with that rear header.

A video of maxima92se's car. Sounds insane.