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mikwerdna 08-28-2019 04:05 PM
How is the Skunk2 Alpha EL Header?
 
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!

:respekt:

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 (Post 3265488)
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by Cole (Post 3265505)
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
Quote:
Originally Posted by 86driftcar (Post 3265612)
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 (Post 3313898)
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 (Post 3314495)
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 (Post 3314497)
$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 (Post 3314508)
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.


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