Will OFH headers last like OEM? - Toyota GR86, 86, FR-S and Subaru BRZ Forum & Owners Community

leevanf · 10-15-2018, 11:05 PM

Hi guys, Im sure the oem header was designed to pretty much last the cars lifetime. (Without extreme use) Can we the say the same for the OFH or any quality aftermarket headers outside of ebay knockoffs? And by lifetime, My definition is you can pretty much expect once its wrapped properly and fitted in, can be left there indefinitely without issues for daily use just like OEM? (No tracking, DD, just spirited drives, tropical country always above 25C, no snow) or do aftermarket headers have an estimated lifetime before they begin breaking/need replacement?

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Lantanafrs2 · 10-16-2018, 06:19 AM

Probably not but I hope they do.

tobin · 10-16-2018, 09:51 AM

Some companies (JDL) offer a lifetime warranty to the original owner. Just something to keep in mind.

Lantanafrs2 · 10-16-2018, 11:03 AM

For reliability oem is the way to go. Can't get to heaven without dying though

bfrank1972 · 10-16-2018, 11:53 AM

I'm not so sure I agree with the reliability=OEM thing. Maybe OEM > OFH, not familiar with their build quality, but there are headers out there that are really nicely made. Also depends on environment - stock OEM will probably last as long as anything out there, but under FI they can pop.

Lantanafrs2 · 10-16-2018, 12:25 PM

My ofh is well constructed. My p&l required tweaking to stop over pipe rubbing. Stock doesn't breathe well but is stout. F.i. can destroy forged or cast components if not done right.

Impureclient · 10-16-2018, 12:46 PM

I have a DC sports header that has been on my Z24, now my sons car, that's been on for close to 18 years and it's fine.
It's not wrapped but came ceramic coated. I did the same coating with my Gruppe-S header and expect the same life of that.

bfrank1972 · 10-16-2018, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Lantanafrs2

My ofh is well constructed. My p&l required tweaking to stop over pipe rubbing. Stock doesn't breathe well but is stout. F.i. can destroy forged or cast components if not done right.

Yup I figured - I remember reading about a few stories here where OFH's had cracked, but probably just a bad production batch. Funny you mentioned P&L, that's the header I have right now

Solid - I'd definitely expect it to last at least as long as an OEM unit.

10-15-2018, 11:05 PM	#1
leevanf Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Drives: 2014 BRZ Limited A/T Location: Philippines Posts: 313 Thanks: 15 Thanked 97 Times in 47 Posts Mentioned: 1 Post(s)	Will OFH headers last like OEM? Hi guys, Im sure the oem header was designed to pretty much last the cars lifetime. (Without extreme use) Can we the say the same for the OFH or any quality aftermarket headers outside of ebay knockoffs? And by lifetime, My definition is you can pretty much expect once its wrapped properly and fitted in, can be left there indefinitely without issues for daily use just like OEM? (No tracking, DD, just spirited drives, tropical country always above 25C, no snow) or do aftermarket headers have an estimated lifetime before they begin breaking/need replacement? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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Lantanafrs2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: 2013 frs red Location: South Florida Posts: 3,581 Thanks: 2,594 Thanked 3,143 Times in 1,692 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Probably not but I hope they do.

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tobin Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Drives: '13 BRZ Location: CT Posts: 491 Thanks: 323 Thanked 334 Times in 158 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	Some companies (JDL) offer a lifetime warranty to the original owner. Just something to keep in mind.

10-16-2018, 11:03 AM	#4
Lantanafrs2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: 2013 frs red Location: South Florida Posts: 3,581 Thanks: 2,594 Thanked 3,143 Times in 1,692 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	For reliability oem is the way to go. Can't get to heaven without dying though

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bfrank1972 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Drives: 2013 FR-S Argento Location: Westport,CT Posts: 1,855 Thanks: 517 Thanked 1,041 Times in 616 Posts Mentioned: 7 Post(s)	I'm not so sure I agree with the reliability=OEM thing. Maybe OEM > OFH, not familiar with their build quality, but there are headers out there that are really nicely made. Also depends on environment - stock OEM will probably last as long as anything out there, but under FI they can pop.

10-16-2018, 12:25 PM	#6
Lantanafrs2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2018 Drives: 2013 frs red Location: South Florida Posts: 3,581 Thanks: 2,594 Thanked 3,143 Times in 1,692 Posts Mentioned: 6 Post(s)	My ofh is well constructed. My p&l required tweaking to stop over pipe rubbing. Stock doesn't breathe well but is stout. F.i. can destroy forged or cast components if not done right.

10-16-2018, 12:46 PM	#7
Impureclient Banned Join Date: May 2015 Drives: 2015 FR-S Location: NPR, Florida Posts: 2,404 Thanks: 1,802 Thanked 2,903 Times in 1,282 Posts Mentioned: 25 Post(s)	I have a DC sports header that has been on my Z24, now my sons car, that's been on for close to 18 years and it's fine. It's not wrapped but came ceramic coated. I did the same coating with my Gruppe-S header and expect the same life of that.

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