It's not stated anywhere in the 5th Gen / 5.5 Gen Header Thread. But I had a few questions. I've been looking around for headers. And the cattman and hotshot headers are out of my price range. I know stone racing/xspower/ssautochrome products suck. So my question is I found these headers and y-pipe which a price inbetween stone racing and cattman.

OBX racing headers and y pipe $330.00

Does anyone have these on their car?

They are equal lenght headers, the only thing I see wrong with them is the rear header when it connects to the y-pipe it looks like its going towards the front headers.

 

I would like to know myself for the dollars.

 

They suck, just look at where and how the rear collector connects to the y-pipe.... there will definitely be a ton of turbeulence in the flow.

Btw, see also:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=obx+headers

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=obx+headers

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=obx+headers

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=obx+headers

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=obx+headers

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=obx+headers

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....ht=obx+headers

 

That is precisely what is wrong...

They have longer tubes than the stockers, but they aren't equal length, this is equal length (notice the loops to "equate" the front and rear bank collectors):

Cattman:



Hotshot:

 

DAMN... that is SEXY!! whats the cost for a babe like that?! I am sure it pricey

 

Haha! That's my downpipe/picture. I got everything, including the o2 simulator for around $560 shipped.

 

Yeah, sorry, should've posted whose pictures I used.

Cattman: mine

Hotshots: whazzzuup



Btw, do they still look that way? Or have they dulled a little? Not that I care what things look like under the car. Just curious.

 

Have you seen these? They appear to be designed much better than earlier versions ...

Harry

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-R...QQcmdZViewItem

 

I don't mind in the least! I was under the car to install my sway bar over the past weekend and the headers looked the same, but were dirty. I am sure that jet-coating will protect the metal for a long time to come.

 

alright with all that said do you think they are worth 300? or no just save up and get the real deal?

 

funny thing is I CANT find any 5th Gen listed on HotShots webpage....


Whats the deal? discontinued?!


http://www.hotshot.com/Hotshot_site0706/home_new.htm

 

last time I installed whole exhaust system on my 99 Accord w/OBX. It made the car shake while accelerate but the sound is good.

 

The sound wouldn't be a concern when the car is shaking because of the product! That's horrible.

 

its better than stock... but not better than hotshot or cattman...

 

got cha so once again is it worth $300?

 

Go to the BBB and see all the negative rsponses and POOR quality of these things. I wish the .org would make a stickey so these threads don't start. I hate ss autochrome, obx, etc... you get what you pay for, and IMO cattman's are worth more than you pay... cattman is incredible.

 

ssautochrome isnt obx

 

obx sucks man, to much labor for headers that suck so bad

 

I really think you should just save the extra money to get a quality product (Cattman/Hotshot). You'll make more power for that money. You won't have to deal with the quality-induced problems down the road. All in all, you will be happier with the purchase if you do it right the first time. It might cost even less in the long run. If you are looking for power gains, and absolutely cannot exceed $300, just buy a quality y-pipe and call it a day. IMO, quality and fitment means the most to me, rather it be in terms of performance or appearance.

 

he wasn't saying there were. He was listing the crappy companies for headers. I had hotshot on my 5.5gen loved it.

 

http://www.hotshot.com/Hotshot_site0...06/ns3017.html

 

Depends... are you going to upgrade again when you find out you want Cattmans or Hotshots? Are you going to do the install yourself or pay someone to do it? If the latter, fitment issues may increase the costs of install. Have you considered potential durability issues? Corrosion? There are so many other things to consider. If you think it is worth it to you, go for it.

 

Yeah, I can't believe I let this thread live for so long, considering how many other ones are already out there.