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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:16 AM
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Nice work guys. Good to see people still putting headers on Maximas. I miss my 2002 with Cattmans.

Manufacturing tolerances go bad sometimes, even my $800 Cattman Gen 2s needed the front motor mount bracket ground down to fit. It might have been only one of a few bad sets, along with Epacy's, that Cattman put out, but it happens. Modifications are modifications, as long as they are not OEM, there's the possibility of adjustments required. Just sayin.
Old Mar 13, 2012 | 07:52 AM
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Just for ****s and giggles I'll post mine up!
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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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OBX V2 found them at the junkyard only flaw is flange was cut

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Old Mar 13, 2012 | 01:44 PM
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Upgrade that merge and flex with 2.5 or 3inch and roll out.
Old Mar 14, 2012 | 06:03 AM
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Nice find! So far liking the power and response with the headers. I installed a BOP and spacers (except the main spacer, stripped a stud and skipped for now) at the same time so my gains are probably a little different than a typical header install but the top end doesnt die after 5500 RPM any more. Used the non-fouler deal on mine so I'll post if I have a CEL or any other issues.
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 10:35 AM
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SES light is on. I'll swing by Advance Auto later and have them read the codes... Car does run like a beast though.
Old Mar 15, 2012 | 11:12 AM
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Originally Posted by J2FRESH
OBX V2 found them at the junkyard only flaw is flange was cut



back seats out but door panels still on? que?
Old Mar 18, 2012 | 05:58 PM
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Where can I get a set for an 01?
Old Apr 2, 2012 | 01:45 PM
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over 1,500 miles with no check engine light. Antifoulers FTW!
Old Apr 2, 2012 | 02:13 PM
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Few hundred miles on my 4th gen now. Great product so far. Only took a few daus for them to turn purple though. Lol
Old Apr 2, 2012 | 10:14 PM
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finally received my headers yesterday already also havethe o2 sim and oem gaskets for the win

also got my hands on some EVO calipers for $130



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Old Apr 3, 2012 | 08:59 AM
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nice indeed congrats & enjoy
Old Apr 3, 2012 | 02:14 PM
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nice indeed congrats & enjoy
Damn Josh you finding everything, good find and pretty easy fix for muffler shop....
Old Apr 13, 2012 | 08:29 AM
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I'm about to pull the trigger on these headers but wondering where is a good place to buy them. I found some websites that have them for $333 but worried they aren't legit websites.

Already checked ebay and only 1 person has them for $380
Old Apr 13, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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Ssaccessories.com is legit. They have them for 330ish
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 08:27 AM
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Ssaccessories.com is legit. They have them for 330ish
Have you and anyone you know purchased from them?
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:32 AM
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Originally Posted by J2FRESH
OBX V2 found them at the junkyard only flaw is flange was cut



arent you the luckiest man i know lmao
Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:54 AM
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Old Apr 14, 2012 | 09:56 AM
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Originally Posted by 98maxi
Have you and anyone you know purchased from them?


I did. Went great.
Old Apr 16, 2012 | 09:52 PM
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I did. Went great.
Sounds like I give them a try in a couple weeks.

Advise on where a good location for a wideband would be on these headers? Before or after the flex pipe?
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 04:25 AM
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Here is a question for you guys. Do you get an almost "metallic wgistle" sound when you get on it? It kinda sounds like a blow off...

Not sure if it is the bung making a "whistle " effect or if it is the flex.

It's not a huge deal or very loud but noticeable to me and a few people I have run against(it's a;ways funny when Civics think I'm boosted and they realize how slow their car actually is when I'm simply NA)
Old Apr 17, 2012 | 05:36 AM
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Yes I get that same sound. Most attribute that sound to the flex section. It doesn't bother me either. That sound along with the whistle my spacers make really confuses some people. They wonder where the blow off valve is.
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Just checked out that website today and they no longer have the headers. Would that just mean they don't have any more in stock or no longer selling them?

I knew I should have jumped on that good deal when i had the chance
Old Apr 23, 2012 | 06:28 PM
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I get the same sound. It kinda bugs me, but not enough for me to care at the moment. When I build my catback I will weld in a better flex. But for now its fine.

I ordered from ssaccesories.com and they are a good seller. Processed and shipped fast. Got here a day earlier then I was expecting
Old Apr 24, 2012 | 05:37 AM
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I think when I get some extra cash- i will update the merge tubing and flex to 2.5"
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 12:56 PM
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I emailed them about the headers. No response yet.
Old Jun 5, 2012 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by 95VQ30
I think when I get some extra cash- i will update the merge tubing and flex to 2.5"
How much are u in on those headers lol
Old Jul 15, 2012 | 08:54 AM
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Been thousands of miles with no check engine light, bumping this thread to answer questions being aroused inn other threads..
Old Jul 15, 2012 | 12:33 PM
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header wrap around the flex is a nice ghetto rig
Old Jul 15, 2012 | 12:41 PM
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Originally Posted by REDL1NE
I emailed them about the headers. No response yet.
i ordered my headers from ssauto... shipping was not fast nor the email response, but it got here none the less
Old Dec 19, 2012 | 06:07 AM
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bump, people have been asking how hard these are to install. No very hard at all.
Old Dec 21, 2012 | 07:22 PM
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No caliper in my tool collection.
Old Jan 8, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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Bumpage, dont know if anybody has contacted this seller but says 4 is avaliable....


http://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Header-0...21175255425%26
Old Jan 9, 2013 | 07:54 PM
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They're baaacckkk.
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:30 AM
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woot that's awesome, too bad I already bought I set :P

4th genners need to jump on this, make our lil vq30de sound proper
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 06:40 AM
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It does sound nice with these headers. I miss my 4th gen.
Old Jan 10, 2013 | 07:02 AM
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Send those sellers some offers, I got mine off ebay for 350 shipped.
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well over a year and 10,000 miles. No issues and no check engine light!
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^^that's awesome bro if my O2 sim gives out i hva e the anti-foulers all ready for them to go on so this is next when the sim finally gives out
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Over 20,000 miles with not a single check engine light!



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