How is the Skunk2 Alpha EL Header? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

mikwerdna · 08-28-2019, 04:05 PM

Hi all,

I'm currently looking to upgrade my setup with new headers. Been contemplating between UEL and EL but came across what seems to be a pretty good deal.

$325 for a Skunk2 Alpha EL Header, used for roughly 12000 km.

I want a little more performance and the added sound is an extra bonus. Don't want anything too loud, currently only have a TRD Catback Exhaust with OFT Stage 1 Tune.

Do any of you have any experience with these headers or know if they're any good? I'm unable to find a lot of information about them online.

Thank you!

wparsons · 08-28-2019, 04:11 PM

They're going to be quite a bit louder than the stock manifold.

Sound clips in here: http://blog.fteightysix.com/skunk2-alpha-header-review/

https://www.ft86club.com/forums/show....php?p=2059985

It's about $700 brand new, decide for yourself if that's a good enough deal.

https://www.ft86motorsports.com/exha...-fr-s-brz.html

Tcoat · 08-29-2019, 01:11 PM

As with any header check closely for cracks at the welds. Good deals on used headers frequently indicate a problem with them.

It will be REALLY loud with the TRD Catback.

86driftcar · 10-09-2019, 05:19 PM

Can someone thats running a header + tune tell me if a header and OFT tune is worth the money and time, are the gains any worth it?

Cole · 10-09-2019, 06:31 PM

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Originally Posted by 86driftcar

Can someone thats running a header + tune tell me if a header and OFT tune is worth the money and time, are the gains any worth it?

For me it's not worth it. It bumps me way up in classing for autox, so that I'm running against far more powerful cars. But, ultimately I'm doing it to improve my own skills and have a Sunday fun day.

I also like the noises my car makes with the UEL header far more than the stock one.

86driftcar · 10-10-2019, 12:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Cole

For me it's not worth it. It bumps me way up in classing for autox, so that I'm running against far more powerful cars. But, ultimately I'm doing it to improve my own skills and have a Sunday fun day.

I also like the noises my car makes with the UEL header far more than the stock one.

Thanks for replying... Im fairly new to the car scene so Im trying to get opinions...
Something tells me I should save my money for Forced Induction

Cole · 10-10-2019, 09:54 AM

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Originally Posted by 86driftcar

Thanks for replying... Im fairly new to the car scene so Im trying to get opinions...
Something tells me I should save my money for Forced Induction

Yep, that’s a viable option. Lots of good options out there for FI.

Gloonge · 03-29-2020, 09:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgtfluffy16

Anyone looking to purchase a Skunk2 equal length header? I am returning my car back to stock. There's about 7,000 miles on this header. Just had it and an invidia overpipe ceramic-coated. It will come with new gaskets for installation

How much you looking to get for it?

Gloonge · 03-29-2020, 09:45 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgtfluffy16

Just the header or header and invidia overpipe? Both are ceramic coated like 250 miles on ceramic coating

You can price them both out if you would like, I will likely only be interested in the header. Unless the price is right.

I already have a 1320 OP

Gloonge · 03-29-2020, 09:58 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgtfluffy16

$430 plus shipping

This is just for the header?

Where are you shipping from? So I can get an idea of freight charges.

Gloonge · 03-29-2020, 10:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Sgtfluffy16

Its still on the car. Not off yet. But im near Harrisburg pa.

Looks like it will be about $30 to ship.

Lmk when you're about ready to sell.

08-28-2019, 04:05 PM	#1
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