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Fred Flintstone · 01-01-2016, 10:40 PM

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

Thanks guys! What about Borla UEL second generation?

01-01-2016, 10:40 PM	#1
Fred Flintstone Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 FR-S Asphalt, racing stripes, Location: Texas Posts: 61 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Header ??? Found OBX headers on eBay for cheap are these worth buying???

01-02-2016, 12:52 AM	#4
Wayno Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Drives: Toyota 86 GTS Location: Australia Posts: 1,129 Thanks: 453 Thanked 896 Times in 424 Posts Mentioned: 211 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Gruppe-S or ACE. If you buy rubbish you'll only spend more later to replace it. __________________ rom downloads, information and examples Toyota 86 GTS OFT - Guide To Dialling In OTS Base Tune OFT - Example Alternate Maps for AT, 98RON, E85, MAF Scales

01-02-2016, 10:18 AM	#6
Fred Flintstone Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Drives: 2015 FR-S Asphalt, racing stripes, Location: Texas Posts: 61 Thanks: 4 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	Reply Thanks guys! What about Borla UEL second generation?

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01-01-2016, 11:36 PM	#2
Alltezza Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Drives: WRB Limited BRZ Location: Tennessee Posts: 696 Thanks: 450 Thanked 276 Times in 177 Posts Mentioned: 4 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	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.

01-02-2016, 12:31 AM	#3
theadmiral976 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Drives: WRB Subaru BRZ Limited 6MT Location: United States Posts: 141 Thanks: 17 Thanked 73 Times in 44 Posts Mentioned: 3 Post(s) Tagged: 1 Thread(s)	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.

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86kahl Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Drives: whiteout, dark tint Location: SOCAL Posts: 308 Thanks: 2,453 Thanked 335 Times in 133 Posts Mentioned: 0 Post(s) Tagged: 0 Thread(s)	OBX has been making junk for Hondas since the 90's and quality is always lacking. I'd pass on anything OBX

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