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Fred Flintstone 01-01-2016 10:40 PM

Header ???
 
Found OBX headers on eBay for cheap are these worth buying???

Alltezza 01-01-2016 11:36 PM

Why not just buy Gruppe-S Headers?

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=81839

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/showthread.php?t=92104

I don't know anything about those ebay headers but I'd rather spend an extra 100 dollars to have a good header than spend another 400+ dollars on replacing a header.

theadmiral976 01-02-2016 12:31 AM

Cars running aftermarket headers really should be properly tuned. I don't know what engine mapping you have done but if you haven't thought of this, I would sort that out before you install any header. Presently, the easiest engine mapping + header DIY system is made by OpenFlash. Many on these forums run EcuTek + nearly any header they desire - this option is more tedious and requires access to a professional tuner in most instances.

You can find lots of awesome information curated by many talented individuals down in the Software Tuning subforum.

As an aside, you probably are aware, but buyer beware with headers in the price range of those, including the ones you linked above. Welding is an art and a science - one that you often must pay for to avoid problems in the future. Most quality headers for the twins run at least $500 - some above $1000.

Wayno 01-02-2016 12:52 AM

Gruppe-S or ACE.

If you buy rubbish you'll only spend more later to replace it.

86kahl 01-02-2016 09:58 AM

OBX has been making junk for Hondas since the 90's and quality is always lacking. I'd pass on anything OBX

Fred Flintstone 01-02-2016 10:18 AM

Reply
 
Thanks guys! What about Borla UEL second generation?


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