Cheap UEL alternatives?
 

Im looking for a cheap UEL header, and so far I have found 3 alternatives:
The Gruppe-s, which has been out of stock for over 2 months for 475$
The 1320, which comes with gaskets and OP for 449$
Tsudo uel 340$ without OP and 380$ with, not sure about gaskets (looks like a new version coming out in november?
And the CNT which comes without gaskets for 349$

I dont know if i have the patience to wait for the gruppe s, which of the other would you recommend? Or is there any other alternatives?

The Gruppe-s would be the highest quality header from the list, but I do not recommend waiting. I was put on the waiting list and the header arrival was constantly getting pushed back.

Your best bet would probably be the CNT header, I know lots of people have it and it hasn't blown up on them. As far as gaskets go, you can get these -

https://www.amazon.com/GrimmSpeed-Ex...mmspeed+gasket

Comes with a pair and they bolt up to the gt86 as well.

Here's the CNT header thread - http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=89061

Dont cheap on performance parts

+1

Not everyone has the budget for a tomei, jdl, or ace. The CNT header cuts a few corners, like the merge collector, but it gets the job done and no one has had one blown up on them.

Found this in the CNT header thread...

:cheers:

I vouch for Gruppe-s. Best bang for the buck -- But I was also one of the very first to order one (and therefore didn't have to wait)

Avoid the CNT. Mine has had a nasty leak right at the passenger side head flange since about a week after installation. This was with brand new OEM gaskets and it has been torqued and retorqued numerous times with no improvement.

Wait for a good deal on a used UEL like OFH or JDL.

If you will spend $300 on a cheap header, why not wait a little and spend on good reliable header.

http://i.imgur.com/PRyZ2up.jpg

Yep, waited a deal break and did right

Do you have the original or V2 CNT header? That sucks man, sorry to hear it.

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got about 12000 miles on a V1 CNT with no issue. perfect for my application thus far and at the right price.

There is a used Borla (should be excellent quality) on Ebay. I'd go for it, but looks like I have to go a different route (plan of attack)