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Glassman66 · 01-26-2022, 02:57 PM

I went with OBX, for and finish we're perfect, came with high flow cats, and even had a rear O2 sensor bung ta boot. I've had them on for two years and haven't had a single problem. They have a bit of blueing near the head and no corrosion in the least. Best part was $750.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Long-Tu...-127632-2357-0

pyroguy · 01-26-2022, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by Glassman66

I went with OBX, for and finish we're perfect, came with high flow cats, and even had a rear O2 sensor bung ta boot. I've had them on for two years and haven't had a single problem. They have a bit of blueing near the head and no corrosion in the least. Best part was $750.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Long-Tu...-127632-2357-0

I never understand why people go with Speed Engineering when they need high flow cats. You won’t find a better priced set than OBX if high flow cats is what you need/want.

ZOOK · 01-26-2022, 09:14 PM

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I want to get headers for my 2012 camaro 2ss 45th anniversary. I was wondering what’s a good set of headers its a 6.2l ls3 and I don’t want them to be too expensive but something I can get the car tuned. I heard headers and a tune make good power.

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I put these on I believe around 2012 ....no issues got them from JRE

LOVE THEM

ZOOK

Joe.G · 01-27-2022, 05:44 AM

Zook is that your picture? Did you use the Eastwood internal? I was just wondering if you did what your thoughts are on it.

redrum_maro · 01-27-2022, 04:08 PM

Use your oem gaskets, I found them to be better than any other gasket especially those paper looking ones that come with most header kits. I used on the gaskets provided in the JBA headers kit and with less than a year I tore up one of the head gaskets and both of the shorty to mid pipe gaskets. I went with the metal oem gaskets and found they work best. Seal up very nicely too.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-27-2022, 05:34 PM

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Originally Posted by redrum_maro

Use your oem gaskets, I found them to be better than any other gasket especially those paper looking ones that come with most header kits. I used on the gaskets provided in the JBA headers kit and with less than a year I tore up one of the head gaskets and both of the shorty to mid pipe gaskets. I went with the metal oem gaskets and found they work best. Seal up very nicely too.

Yep, OEM for sure and on mine too, they have been off and re-installed 3 times and still all good so far!!

Glassman66 · 01-27-2022, 09:17 PM

I reused my gaskets too. Zero leaks. OEM are the best and can be used more than once.

NOT A 45 · 01-28-2022, 07:02 AM

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Originally Posted by redrum_maro

Use your oem gaskets, I found them to be better than any other gasket especially those paper looking ones that come with most header kits. I used on the gaskets provided in the JBA headers kit and with less than a year I tore up one of the head gaskets and both of the shorty to mid pipe gaskets. I went with the metal oem gaskets and found they work best. Seal up very nicely too.

I agree, the oem gaskets are superior. The oem bolts are a different story! They tend to fatigue and break over time, and trust me the one that breaks is always the hardest one to get to.

Joe.G · 01-28-2022, 07:53 AM

I used teh OEM Gaskets over and the OEM Bolts, 45 you are the first person I heard that disliked the OE Bolts, They seemed to be a lot stronger then the Ones that came with headers and seemed like a decent bolt over all. Obviously you see a lot of them in different applications.

NOT A 45 · 01-28-2022, 08:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Joe.G

I used teh OEM Gaskets over and the OEM Bolts, 45 you are the first person I heard that disliked the OE Bolts, They seemed to be a lot stronger then the Ones that came with headers and seemed like a decent bolt over all. Obviously you see a lot of them in different applications.

I can assure you they are garbage. Too many heat cycles and they break, sometimes flush in head. Granted all of them I've seen had the manifolds and that could play a part, but I didn't chance it with mine. I used ARP bolts.

0stones0 · 01-28-2022, 09:55 AM

I reused the OEM bolts after they were cleaned (wire brushed) and checked for stress cracks and any galling. They’re doing the job to date. Didn’t care for the small heads that came on the bolts with the headers.

Joe.G · 01-28-2022, 10:32 AM

0Sones0 Same here the heads were tiny and seemed undersized for the Job, I was going to go the ARP Route but most here said use the stock ones. I did clean mine and paint them ( Not expecting that to last to long ) but they were also very low mileage bolts.

1JEWLDSSRS · 01-29-2022, 10:43 AM

Still rocking the OEM bolts here too!!

01-26-2022, 02:57 PM	#15
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	I went with OBX, for and finish we're perfect, came with high flow cats, and even had a rear O2 sensor bung ta boot. I've had them on for two years and haven't had a single problem. They have a bit of blueing near the head and no corrosion in the least. Best part was $750. https://www.ebay.com/itm/OBX-Long-Tu...-127632-2357-0 __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS

01-27-2022, 05:44 AM	#18
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,275	Zook is that your picture? Did you use the Eastwood internal? I was just wondering if you did what your thoughts are on it. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-27-2022, 09:17 PM	#21
Glassman66 Drives: 2014 Camaro 2SS/RS 1le Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Denver Co Posts: 260	I reused my gaskets too. Zero leaks. OEM are the best and can be used more than once. __________________ 2014 Camaro 1LE SS/RS THE MISTRESS

01-28-2022, 07:53 AM	#23
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,275	I used teh OEM Gaskets over and the OEM Bolts, 45 you are the first person I heard that disliked the OE Bolts, They seemed to be a lot stronger then the Ones that came with headers and seemed like a decent bolt over all. Obviously you see a lot of them in different applications. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-28-2022, 09:55 AM	#25
0stones0 It don’t come easy. Drives: 2010 2SS RS M6 Join Date: May 2014 Location: WI Posts: 2,238 View My Garage	I reused the OEM bolts after they were cleaned (wire brushed) and checked for stress cracks and any galling. They’re doing the job to date. Didn’t care for the small heads that came on the bolts with the headers. __________________

01-27-2022, 04:08 PM	#19
redrum_maro Runs on caffeine Drives: 2010 Camaro SS Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Somewhere driving fast Posts: 120	Use your oem gaskets, I found them to be better than any other gasket especially those paper looking ones that come with most header kits. I used on the gaskets provided in the JBA headers kit and with less than a year I tore up one of the head gaskets and both of the shorty to mid pipe gaskets. I went with the metal oem gaskets and found they work best. Seal up very nicely too.

01-28-2022, 10:32 AM	#26
Joe.G Drives: 2014 2SS/RS 6SP Ashen Grey Join Date: Aug 2021 Location: NY Posts: 1,275	0Sones0 Same here the heads were tiny and seemed undersized for the Job, I was going to go the ARP Route but most here said use the stock ones. I did clean mine and paint them ( Not expecting that to last to long ) but they were also very low mileage bolts. __________________ GM 3.91/TrueTrac OEM ZL1 Rims, Brakes & Side Skirts.ACST4 Splitter/Deflectors NPP M2W,GM Short Throw,Remote Clutch reservoir GPI Ported Rod Mod,BO White PTB,CAI/JRE Scoop, Moroso Catch Can GC Aluminum DS Stainless Works Ceramic LTH/HiFlo Cats SCT X4 Dynosteve, Hotckis 1" Springs & Chassis Max Brace BMR Adjustable Swaybars,Trailing Arms, Adjustable Toe Rod, LCA & Z28 UCA Bushings Hendrix Solid Cradle Bushings Pedders Radius Rod Inserts Strut tower brace Hero Smoked Tail and 3rd Brake Light, Diode Dynamic SL1 Fog Lights AeroForce Dual gauge/Autometer pillar mount.

01-29-2022, 10:43 AM	#27
1JEWLDSSRS Drives: 2011 SS-RS Join Date: May 2011 Location: FLORIDA Posts: 11,485	Still rocking the OEM bolts here too!! __________________ TSP STAGE 3 CAM,231/246 @112 LSA 614/641 LIFT, CIRCLE D 5C-4200-4500 CONVERTER,LOD INTAKE.CORSA EXHAUST. DSS 1 PC DS. PEGASUS SOLID CRADLE MOUNTS. 486RWHP/475RWTQ.LOTS MORE.