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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:35 PM
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Differenc between OBX vs CATTMAN Headers!

As title says, whats the difference between OBX headers vs cattman headers?

Sorry if its a NOOB question ut im still learning and im just looking for the best all around headers and the pros and cons to both.

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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:43 PM
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hahaha b4 everyone flames you... cattman is a direct bolton no fitment issues and the best company for our cars...but their prices are rele high(good quality is expensive)

obx is a knockoff company ... some have fitment issues that may need some cutting and w.e else but i blieve the new obx version doesnt need it... but again their quality is not near as good as cattman...save your money and go cattman you will not be disapointed
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:50 PM
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Cattman are $400 more but fit without modification.
Old Mar 8, 2011 | 08:53 PM
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Old Mar 8, 2011 | 09:45 PM
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CATTMAN

Pros:
1. Fits like a glove.....only mods necessary were the extension of the O2 sensor harness'
2. Very high Quality Tig welded T304......,
3. Incorporated skid plate.....
4. Awesome merger....
5. Price is a Bargain compared Borla headers, B&B headers or Nismo header....
6. Torque comes on sooner than OBX...IMO....
7. Headers are more like a work of art.....
8. Bulletproof design, durability and reliability.....
9. Awesome customer service....
10. Awesome reputation.....

Cons
1. Draining engine oil requires a special drain funnel.....
2. Can't install any LTB....with this setup.....
3. Cost too High for the poor struggling students & El Cheapos....

OBX

Pros:
1. Low price.....Attractive to struggling students & El Cheapos
2. Good power delivery......
3. Shiney.......when new!
4. Can install w/ LTB
5. Can drain engine oil without special drain funnel....

Cons:
1. Fitment is awful......1.5"- 3" gap between ypipe collector flange and Cat
2. Installing that Rear header assy/ypipe a little more challenging.....
3. Grinding of rear engine mount, X-member, etc necessary to fit earlier models
4. Track record for reliabilty and durability is tainted/scarred
5. Made In China
6. No cust service
7. Requires more time to install.....
Old Mar 9, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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My oil drains fine, but that's because I have gen I's.

PM me whomever wants to add anything that hasn't already been usefully added here.
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