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[JPxM0Dz]

So what's the verdict on these ? I'd like to invest in a header, but have read nothing but negative feedback on these from the flanges to cracks

It seems people either really like them or have nothing to good to say about them. There doesn't seem to be any middle ground...

[ATL BRZ]

Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

So what's the verdict on these ? I'd like to invest in a header, but have read nothing but negative feedback on these from the flanges to cracks

It seems people either really like them or have nothing to good to say about them. There doesn't seem to be any middle ground...

Borla was unable to deliver me a defect free header so I had to give up on them.

Three warranty replacements due to warped flanges is where I drew the line and spent my money elsewhere.

Glad I did since there have been weld failures and defects causing bad noises left and right

[loogs]

my UEL will be here tomorrow and goes in on Monday. i cant wait. i know people that have them and love them. even 1 guy that had his replaced twice and finally got a good one and loves it. dont buy these used. get them from FT86speedfactory.com and youll be fine

[FT-86 SpeedFactory]

Originally Posted by JPxM0Dz

So what's the verdict on these ? I'd like to invest in a header, but have read nothing but negative feedback on these from the flanges to cracks

It seems people either really like them or have nothing to good to say about them. There doesn't seem to be any middle ground...

I'd say that there might be a 5% issue rate with the headers and thats including the old flang issue which is no longer a problem. We've sold a ton of these and VERY few ever have issues. With a lifetime warranty there should be no worries.

Please remember the forums always blow things way out of proportion. 4-5 people post a problem. The 300+ with no issues don't post a thing.

[Darryljr11]

No issues with mine

[Shit Luck]

Originally Posted by 6speed_Sam

I had my manager rev my car today while I crawled down to listen. It does not sound like it's coming from the header but instead the header seems to make a resonance in the front pipe. The sound is coming from around the transmission area from the pipe. I'm going to wrap my front pipe to see if that kills the sound. If all else fails I will put my stock front pipe on a car.

my over and mid front pipe are wrapped to keep heat off the tranny and steering rack... the sound on mine is still there.
i had no noise with the stock header on all the same exhaust parts.

[DJCarbine]

Originally Posted by 6speed_Sam

The header is making a weird sound. As I've seen someone describe it as a tinny(not tiny) sound..not quite like a hissing leak, though. I've only made one 10 minute trip it in but it does it whenever on the gas. It's especially noticeable in the first few gears. I'm hoping it's not a leak but just that the metal is thin. It's not a pleasant sound.

I have this, pretty sure its due to the thin walls of the header.

[Shit Luck]

so is there anyway to tell if the headers are new or old style?
i believe i ended up with @DarkCard headers that he ordered and ran for only a short time

[6speed_Sam]

Originally Posted by Shit Luck

my over and mid front pipe are wrapped to keep heat off the tranny and steering rack... the sound on mine is still there.
i had no noise with the stock header on all the same exhaust parts.

I didn't have noise with the stock header/motiv over pipe/catless front pipe either. It sounds like it's coming from my front pipe. Under the hood it's only engine noise when revved. I think its just the noise/more exhaust flow making a resonance in the pipe. My Silverado did the same thing after I put on headers and catless down pipes...but wrap helped it some.

[6speed_Sam]

Originally Posted by DJCarbine

I have this, pretty sure its due to the thin walls of the header.

Yeah thinner walls of aftermarket exhaust components definitely add noise.

[Shit Luck]

I am used to straight pipe turbo cars.... So this sound is really frustrating. I swear its a leak.
I am about to order a set of revworks.

[6speed_Sam]

I will have to say that despite the noise(which I guess I'll live with if not fixable) the exhaust note is eargasmic.

[Shit Luck]

I am embarrassed by the sound of my car...

[6speed_Sam]

Originally Posted by Shit Luck

I am used to straight pipe turbo cars.... So this sound is really frustrating. I swear its a leak.
I am about to order a set of revworks.

That would be what I go with if I can't deal with the noise.