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Old Apr 8, 2016 | 10:21 PM
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So I bought some 02-03 OBX Headers in a rush because I got them at a relatively good price(In my opinion), I have a 2000 GXE manual. Now after doing a little search I still have not come to a definite answer, so can 02-03 OBX headers "fit" with 02 sensor bung hole changes or should I sell them and just get 00' headers?(I'll and see if I have an EGR in the morning before I go to NAPA, I heard a particular build date don't have any)

Edit...I thought I posted a picture but I didn't, these are the ones I'm referring to


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Originally Posted by Agent009
So I bought some 02-03 OBX Headers in a rush because I got them at a relatively good price(In my opinion), I have a 2000 GXE manual. Now after doing a little search I still have not come to a definite answer, so can 02-03 OBX headers "fit" with 02 sensor bung hole changes or should I sell them and just get 00' headers?(I'll and see if I have an EGR in the morning before I go to NAPA, I heard a particular build date don't have any)
Yeah, they'll work.

If you have EGR and need emissions inspection, you can just swap out your ecu for a 2001.

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Old Apr 9, 2016 | 06:26 AM
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Yeah, they'll work.

If you have EGR and need emissions inspection, you can just swap out your ecu for a 2001.
Thank you, I'll check with a shop later today
Old Apr 10, 2016 | 09:03 PM
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if the o2 wire need extended there is guide here here on how to get them to reach by removing some electrical tape without extending wires, as that messes up the readings to the computer.
Old Apr 10, 2016 | 09:13 PM
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if the o2 wire need extended there is guide here here on how to get them to reach by removing some electrical tape without extending wires, as that messes up the readings to the computer.
Solder does wonders
Old Apr 10, 2016 | 11:52 PM
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Are obx headers worth the money?
Old Apr 11, 2016 | 03:45 AM
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Are obx headers worth the money?
I think so. The power they added was very noticable
Old Apr 11, 2016 | 01:42 PM
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I think so. The power they added was very noticable
Ok thanks because im trying to see which option is more cost effective, to replace the pre cats, which if I buy them and have a shop install, labor is $200, vs headers which I saw some obx on ebay for a good price. Well the shop quoted me $550 to intall them wow.

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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 03:11 PM
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Install was a bit of a pain doing it in my driveway on jack stands but got it done. Took me all day as I had to cut the old exhaust off because it was so rusted.

I got quoted $300 for the install
Old Apr 11, 2016 | 03:32 PM
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Are obx headers worth the money?
I got a good deal on them but I was gonna buy some from Ebay anyway

If the picture is too big, somebody let me know and how to decrease the size

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Old Apr 11, 2016 | 07:59 PM
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Please let us know how the install goes - if they have to grind the cross member or do any cutting & re-welding of the ypipe to fit. That current batch of obx v2's popped up on ebay a couple months ago (they were sold out for a long time before that) and I'm curious if they'll have fitment issues like the last batch(es). The bank 1 primary bung is still in the wrong spot so I'm guessing they're the same.....but it would be nice to hear from your installer. Cheers
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Are obx headers worth the money?
Back when they were ~$330, you bet they were. Now that they are $500, ehhhh not so much anymore as used cattmans can be found around that price range.
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Originally Posted by schmellyfart
used cattmans can be found around that price range.
Really? Where?
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Really? Where?
Nowhere b/c no one is selling and if they do they could ask new price
Old Apr 21, 2016 | 12:13 PM
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Man op's OBX headers look WAAAAYYY nicer and bigger than my 00' OBX headers. hell mine are only 2" NOT 2.5" at the collector.
Old Apr 21, 2016 | 05:13 PM
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Man op's OBX headers look WAAAAYYY nicer and bigger than my 00' OBX headers. hell mine are only 2" NOT 2.5" at the collector.
The guy I bought them from said he bought them for his 02 Maxima but never used because he got married and got busy and plus the price was right so I took a chance, haven't fitted them yet though
Old Apr 22, 2016 | 02:45 PM
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i bet they are the older better quality version or something along those lines.
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let us know how the install goes, thinking about getting some of these later down the line.
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