Headers for under $300, NEW?? - Page 3 - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

Roberto12 · 10-21-2013, 02:07 PM

I think I'm going to buy. I bought ebay headers for tC in the past and it turned out great. So I'll see how it goes

jflogerzi · 10-21-2013, 02:48 PM

If you want a function design with a warranty thats cheap, Borla UEL that you can get now is really your only option.

StormTrooper · 10-21-2013, 03:29 PM

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Originally Posted by JDMenrique

LOL.

If half the ppl here realized they were already buying rebranded chinese products I bet they wouldnt be talking all this non-sense.

You mean borla and invidia?

Having a QA dept at a manufacturing facility makes all the difference in the world.

Personally I'd stay away from eBay only products.

JDMenrique · 10-21-2013, 07:17 PM

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Originally Posted by StormTrooper

You mean borla and invidia?

Having a QA dept at a manufacturing facility makes all the difference in the world.

Personally I'd stay away from eBay only products.

Not really. As reassuring as we would all love QA to sound like its only good as the person inspecting it. Name brand, no brand, I've seen it both ways.

That being said, I'm not telling anyone to go buy this. I'm just arguing the fact that not EVERYTHING from China is crap.

mwjcyber · 10-21-2013, 07:48 PM

Header appears to be EL.

Tsudo makes decent products at cheap prices. Their CB/FP system is actually really good, especially considering its only $550.

For my BRZ I'm going UEL, as I want the Boxer Rumble, and I'll be going Borla or RevWorks. Purchase is ~ 1 yr away so only Borla if they resolve their QA issues. If someone is interested in an EL header, I'd say this one is worth the price to try. Look in classified, lots of vendors sell Tsudo that could possibly stock this.

Khazzy · 10-21-2013, 08:33 PM

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Originally Posted by mwjcyber

Header appears to be EL.

Tsudo makes decent products at cheap prices. Their CB/FP system is actually really good, especially considering its only $550.

For my BRZ I'm going UEL, as I want the Boxer Rumble, and I'll be going Borla or RevWorks. Purchase is ~ 1 yr away so only Borla if they resolve their QA issues. If someone is interested in an EL header, I'd say this one is worth the price to try. Look in classified, lots of vendors sell Tsudo that could possibly stock this.

Why Borla or RevWorks? I would choose either JDL Auto Design or RevWorks, JDL being the no1 slot, unless you are strapped on money, then I say wait and save some more money and get the JDL UEL headers. =) They look the nicest.

504 · 10-21-2013, 08:58 PM

The design looks excellent actually, utilising a 4-2-1 header design which theoretically minimises turbulence due to collision of exhaust gases and maximising the scavenging effect that will allow more efficient exhaust gas removal from the combustion chamber leading to more clean air volume and a more efficient combustion and theoretically more power. That said, I'm currently studying civil engineering which only briefly touches topics on welding and I can say those welds look pretty poor. The rust is a big indication of a rushed job, poor welding environment or lack of resources and is reflected in the price

mwjcyber · 10-21-2013, 09:14 PM

@Khazzy

I agree JDL makes the best headers, hands down. Issue is I have a problem paying almost $1k for a header that makes the same power as a $600 RevWorks, or $550 Borla header does.

CodyFRS · 10-24-2013, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

It would appear as though no one has jumped the gun yet.

Actually, someone has. There was 4 in stock, only 3 available now.

boredom.is.me · 10-24-2013, 11:00 AM

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Originally Posted by CodyFRS

Actually, someone has. There was 4 in stock, only 3 available now.

You see there is a thing called time. When I posted, there were still four available.

ATL BRZ · 10-24-2013, 11:07 AM

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Originally Posted by mwjcyber

@Khazzy

I agree JDL makes the best headers, hands down. Issue is I have a problem paying almost $1k for a header that makes the same power as a $600 RevWorks, or $550 Borla header does.

JDL are currently running a sale on their headers right now that puts them significantly under the $1k figure.

Check out their Facebook page for a hefty discount code.

Also, it's not all about the price/gains. Keep in mind JDL headers also include flex joints for durability and a lifetime warranty. Rev Works does not offer either. Borla does offer both but unfortunately they do not consistently offer quality construction and defect free products.

Danny · 10-24-2013, 11:07 AM

I have Borla headers, no problems did not to send back for a new one or anything like that. Great sound, great gain i actually felt the difference and soon going in for my tune

CodyFRS · 10-24-2013, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by boredom.is.me

You see there is a thing called time.

Guess you learn something new everyday huh?

topazsparrow · 10-24-2013, 12:29 PM

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Originally Posted by CodyFRS

Guess you learn something new everyday huh?

I LIKE TURTLES!

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10-21-2013, 02:07 PM	#29
Roberto12 Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Drives: scion fr-s argento Location: Baltimore Posts: 35 Thanks: 0 Thanked 18 Times in 13 Posts Mentioned: 2 Post(s)	I think I'm going to buy. I bought ebay headers for tC in the past and it turned out great. So I'll see how it goes

10-21-2013, 07:48 PM	#33
mwjcyber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Limited SWP 6MT Location: Albuquerque, NM (5923 ft) Posts: 465 Thanks: 515 Thanked 307 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Header appears to be EL. Tsudo makes decent products at cheap prices. Their CB/FP system is actually really good, especially considering its only $550. For my BRZ I'm going UEL, as I want the Boxer Rumble, and I'll be going Borla or RevWorks. Purchase is ~ 1 yr away so only Borla if they resolve their QA issues. If someone is interested in an EL header, I'd say this one is worth the price to try. Look in classified, lots of vendors sell Tsudo that could possibly stock this.

10-21-2013, 08:58 PM	#35
504 Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2013 Drives: 2014 86 GTS Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 168 Thanks: 131 Thanked 85 Times in 57 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s)	The design looks excellent actually, utilising a 4-2-1 header design which theoretically minimises turbulence due to collision of exhaust gases and maximising the scavenging effect that will allow more efficient exhaust gas removal from the combustion chamber leading to more clean air volume and a more efficient combustion and theoretically more power. That said, I'm currently studying civil engineering which only briefly touches topics on welding and I can say those welds look pretty poor. The rust is a big indication of a rushed job, poor welding environment or lack of resources and is reflected in the price

10-21-2013, 09:14 PM	#36
mwjcyber Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: 13' Subaru BRZ Limited SWP 6MT Location: Albuquerque, NM (5923 ft) Posts: 465 Thanks: 515 Thanked 307 Times in 170 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	@Khazzy I agree JDL makes the best headers, hands down. Issue is I have a problem paying almost $1k for a header that makes the same power as a $600 RevWorks, or $550 Borla header does.

10-24-2013, 11:07 AM	#40
Danny Petrol head life. Join Date: Jul 2012 Drives: Scion FR-S Location: Miramar, Florida Posts: 84 Thanks: 6 Thanked 19 Times in 16 Posts Mentioned: 13 Post(s)	I have Borla headers, no problems did not to send back for a new one or anything like that. Great sound, great gain i actually felt the difference and soon going in for my tune

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