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celek 09-07-2016 03:13 PM

New Ti header the manufacture wont tell me anything
 
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Someone is testing the new Blox Racing Ti setup. Here is the one and only pic I have I got off FB.
When I inquired I was basically shut down.
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we'll provide more information on our ti headers when we're ready. the first article was test-fit and is scheduled for testing.. along with some of our other ti products. thanks

CSG Mike 09-07-2016 03:20 PM

Extreme heat and vibration is the bane of Ti.

JazzleSAURUS 09-07-2016 03:21 PM

This isn't abnormal. They aren't ready to share more details likely because it's too early for them to confirm certain things about the header in case it changes. They want to share the weight (4.85lbs), materials (titanium), design choice (4-1), and nothing more.

A lot of companies will drum up interest to see what the consumers think of what they've done and any demanded tweaks, as well as to ensure there's a decent buyer base when they launch.

humfrz 09-07-2016 04:02 PM

So, celek, what's your beef/question ...... :confused0068:


humfrz

celek 09-07-2016 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by humfrz (Post 2747734)
So, celek, what's your beef/question ...... :confused0068:


humfrz

Although I have used Blox in previous cars I was inquiring to find out results. They do not have any yet. As my build is nearing final button up of the engine I may be running through a gambit of header combinations..

Amputechture 09-07-2016 04:38 PM

Still very much in the development stages I would imagine.

kuczynskika 09-07-2016 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by celek (Post 2747684)
Someone is testing the new Blox Racing Ti setup. Here is the one and only pic I have I got off FB.
When I inquired I was basically shut down.

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike (Post 2747687)
Extreme heat and vibration is the bane of Ti.

Aside from weight savings is titanium really worth it at all compared to an all stainless steel exhaust? I'm debating this currently for my own setup.

ryoma 09-07-2016 04:57 PM

a full titanium header will probably cost 5x the normal header price lol. you might shave off some extra pounds, but 10 lbs or so is not worth spending that much money on it

CSG Mike 09-07-2016 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by kuczynskika (Post 2747782)
Aside from weight savings is titanium really worth it at all compared to an all stainless steel exhaust? I'm debating this currently for my own setup.

Unless you need extreme weight reduction, no. You'll be constantly replacing headers when they crack.

kuczynskika 09-07-2016 05:03 PM

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Originally Posted by CSG Mike (Post 2747803)
Unless you need extreme weight reduction, no. You'll be constantly replacing headers when they crack.

Yikes... cracked headers... :thumbdown:

celek 09-07-2016 05:14 PM

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Originally Posted by ryoma (Post 2747799)
a full titanium header will probably cost 5x the normal header price lol. you might shave off some extra pounds, but 10 lbs or so is not worth spending that much money on it

Have you seen my build LOL

mav1178 09-07-2016 05:15 PM

back in the day when everyone wanted fancy headers, inconel was preferred.

Shady195 09-07-2016 05:22 PM

I honestly can't imagine any real need for this, even from a weight savings standpoint.

This is 100% "Check out the mirror under my bumper so you can see my cool header" kind of thing

Tons of penis points with the bro crowd for sure though.

I also have a feeling its not going to sound all that great either; and based on that picture the design is pretty much a copy of any affordable setup you can currently buy.

celek 09-07-2016 05:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Shady195 (Post 2747832)
I honestly can't imagine any real need for this, even from a weight savings standpoint.

This is 100% "Check out the mirror under my bumper so you can see my cool header" kind of thing

Tons of penis points with the bro crowd for sure though.

I also have a feeling its not going to sound all that great either; and based on that picture the design is pretty much a copy of any affordable setup you can currently buy.

Penis points... I need every inch I can get :clap:


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