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ewoolsey · 04-12-2012, 09:24 AM

So, just got my headers in the mail and finished installation yesterday

For anyone that's wondering, these headers have excellent quality. The fit was PERFECT and welds were all smooth and beautiful. Anyone who pays 1200 for a set of kooks or stainless works is wasting they're money. Im happy with everything about them. I did the install in about 3 hours on jack stands in my garage and only had a few minor problems (which were not related to the headers). And I am only 19 with not much DIY experience. If anyone has any question an wants to know more about the headers or the install you can leave a comment or pm

I would be super happy to give back something to the forum. Chears

matt55 · 04-12-2012, 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by ewoolsey

So, just got my headers in the mail and finished installation yesterday

For anyone that's wondering, these headers have excellent quality. The fit was PERFECT and welds were all smooth and beautiful. Anyone who pays 1200 for a set of kooks or stainless works is wasting they're money. Im happy with everything about them. I did the install in about 3 hours on jack stands in my garage and only had a few minor problems (which were not related to the headers). And I am only 19 with not much DIY experience. If anyone has any question an wants to know more about the headers or the install you can leave a comment or pm

I would be super happy to give back something to the forum. Chears

I ordered mine monday hope they are as nice as yours.

tommy98z28 · 04-12-2012, 10:22 AM

I wouldn't know what to do without mine. Cheap... great horsepower... LOVE em

Avenging Orange · 04-12-2012, 01:33 PM

Glad you got your issues worked out.
I love mine. At first I wasnt going to go with the OBX due to all the bashing going on here about them. I realized I was falling into the stereo typical 'follow the leader' syndrome that tends to occure on these forums. But in the long run, I followed my heart (and did my homework) and am damn glad I did.
Ha! Now I realize why all the negativity......damn good product at a damn good price.
Enjoy!

CGT · 04-12-2012, 01:38 PM

Where are you guys buying these OBX headers? Ebay?

dekan513 · 04-12-2012, 01:59 PM

i like mine , they are a good product but if i had the money to waste i would of went american made , not because i dont like my obx cause they are the same as arh , kooks whatever just like to buy american products when i can , but the 1000 diff i couldnt stand on my wallet atm. thats why they make different products

matt55 · 04-12-2012, 02:25 PM

If had more $ I would loved to get some SW 2"LTs .
But i dont .....

kcox2010 · 04-12-2012, 02:51 PM

Can u show a picof the spring bolts installed

ewoolsey · 04-12-2012, 03:47 PM

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Can u show a picof the spring bolts installed

yah I can take some picks when I get home. I did them up pretty tight.

ewoolsey · 04-12-2012, 03:47 PM

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Hope your OBX lasts longer then mine did. Mine didn't even last a year before they had to be junked and replaced. Between buying the OBX, spending money trying to repair them, and buying a second set from a good name brand I ended up spending twice the amount I would have if I had just bought the name brand to start with.

They come with a life time warranty? Why didn't you claim it?

Mr_Draco · 04-12-2012, 04:10 PM

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Originally Posted by ewoolsey

They come with a life time warranty? Why didn't you claim it?

OBX's "limited" warranty apparently is only limited to them not being installed. And their customer service is practically non-existent. My problems with the headers started only months after installation. I thought the same thing, hey they have a life time warranty I'll just contact them. When I did get a hold of someone (which felt like it took an act of congress to achieve) I was pretty much told that getting them fixed was my issue not theirs and to take a hike.

justa25thTA · 04-12-2012, 04:24 PM

Doesn't one of the forum sponsers sell them? I would ask them what the warranty policy is.

ewoolsey · 04-12-2012, 05:41 PM

Well didn't mean to offend anyone! Just trying to show some support for OBX

ewoolsey · 04-12-2012, 05:42 PM

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OBX's "limited" warranty apparently is only limited to them not being installed. And their customer service is practically non-existent. My problems with the headers started only months after installation. I thought the same thing, hey they have a life time warranty I'll just contact them. When I did get a hold of someone (which felt like it took an act of congress to achieve) I was pretty much told that getting them fixed was my issue not theirs and to take a hike.

Wow you got screwed. The warranty is supposedly good for "track applications"

dekan513 · 04-12-2012, 05:46 PM

warranty is all about who u talk to , 1 guy might say oh well, while the next guy in the same shop would say ya come on down and we will help u out .
that on anything u buy.

black. · 04-12-2012, 05:56 PM

OBX sponsor please stand up.

IndeedSS1 · 04-12-2012, 06:16 PM

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Originally Posted by black.

OBX sponsor please stand up.

Iwantone2 · 04-12-2012, 07:20 PM

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Originally Posted by black.

OBX sponsor please stand up.

and...

Doomsday2005 · 04-12-2012, 09:14 PM

How bout some LG love, just bought mine and got them in yesterday. They are some nice headers! Installing them tomorrow, hope all goes well. With that said I saw a set of OBX today on a camaro and they looked fine and sound really good.

Nessal · 04-12-2012, 09:45 PM

Thank god I bought a box of microwave popcorn last night!

DCC1464 · 04-12-2012, 10:39 PM

moe_taws6 · 04-13-2012, 02:25 AM

it doesn't matter wether you buy kooks, ARH, OBX, or the "super fake stainless" ebay headers. For those who bought OBX because you didnt want to spend almost $1000 on headers, i understand. And for those who have the high dollar stuff, thats awesome, it will probably last you a lot longer!! There's no need to bash each other though!! We all think differently, and have our own opinions!! At the end were all Camaro owners!! lol

yessitsfast · 04-13-2012, 06:07 AM

im just trying to figure out how a brand of performance parts brings out the "ghetto" in a car owner

like how the internet brings out all the ignorance in people i guess. bottom line is people buy what they want, its his car let him learn on his own. if the man is happy with HIS purchase who are you to piss on his parade? this thread is like an argument over someone who shouldn't eat from the dollar menu at mcdonalds because YOU eat hardees and the beef is better "quality"(angus)and more expensive... it serves the same purpose, your hungry you eat and are no longer hungry. sure the dollar menu will probably leave him with "the squirts" but if he likes it let HIM buy all the mcdoubles he wants... im just saying

LIM3 · 04-13-2012, 06:34 AM

now how much longer could the high priced brands actually last ? thats a question worth answering. any idea any one ?

TRIPWIRE · 04-13-2012, 08:59 AM

04-12-2012, 09:24 AM	#1
ewoolsey Drives: Victory Red 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 55	OBX Longtube Headers So, just got my headers in the mail and finished installation yesterday For anyone that's wondering, these headers have excellent quality. The fit was PERFECT and welds were all smooth and beautiful. Anyone who pays 1200 for a set of kooks or stainless works is wasting they're money. Im happy with everything about them. I did the install in about 3 hours on jack stands in my garage and only had a few minor problems (which were not related to the headers). And I am only 19 with not much DIY experience. If anyone has any question an wants to know more about the headers or the install you can leave a comment or pm I would be super happy to give back something to the forum. Chears

04-12-2012, 10:22 AM	#3
tommy98z28 Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 24	I wouldn't know what to do without mine. Cheap... great horsepower... LOVE em __________________ 2010 2SS Bolt On's 98 z28 - in progress..

04-12-2012, 01:33 PM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 498	Glad you got your issues worked out. I love mine. At first I wasnt going to go with the OBX due to all the bashing going on here about them. I realized I was falling into the stereo typical 'follow the leader' syndrome that tends to occure on these forums. But in the long run, I followed my heart (and did my homework) and am damn glad I did. Ha! Now I realize why all the negativity......damn good product at a damn good price. Enjoy! __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather,Sun Roof, Halltech cai, Delo 400 15w40, Ebay LED p13w DL, Lucas oil 80w90 gear oil, OBX LT's, Ebay gill decals, Shell Spirax ATF, Mike Norris tuned 413/419 Avenging Orange: 35 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!!

04-12-2012, 02:25 PM	#7
matt55 Drives: 2010 SS AMB , mini revo Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 633	If had more $ I would loved to get some SW 2"LTs . But i dont ..... __________________ Vararam , OBX LTs.

04-12-2012, 02:51 PM	#8
kcox2010 synergy2011 Drives: 2011 synergy green 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: tonawanda ny Posts: 1,405	Can u show a picof the spring bolts installed __________________ 2011 synergy green ss/rs, cai, hawks brake pads, solo mach x exhaust, slp gill inserts,stainless power with hf cats, zl1 grille, vmax tb, 45th chrome anniversary wheels, powder coated calipers, stainless brake lines, elite catch can,Kennedy dyno tune 413hp/411tq

04-12-2012, 01:38 PM	#5
CGT Drives: 2011 SSm6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St.Louis Posts: 154	Where are you guys buying these OBX headers? Ebay?

04-12-2012, 01:59 PM	#6
dekan513 Account Suspended Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 1,535 View My Garage	i like mine , they are a good product but if i had the money to waste i would of went american made , not because i dont like my obx cause they are the same as arh , kooks whatever just like to buy american products when i can , but the 1000 diff i couldnt stand on my wallet atm. thats why they make different products

04-12-2012, 04:24 PM	#12
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,553	Doesn't one of the forum sponsers sell them? I would ask them what the warranty policy is. __________________ Yeah, I'll get around to it...

04-12-2012, 05:41 PM	#13
ewoolsey Drives: Victory Red 2011 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Sherwood Park Posts: 55	Well didn't mean to offend anyone! Just trying to show some support for OBX

04-12-2012, 05:46 PM	#15
dekan513 Account Suspended Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 1,535 View My Garage	warranty is all about who u talk to , 1 guy might say oh well, while the next guy in the same shop would say ya come on down and we will help u out . that on anything u buy.

04-12-2012, 05:56 PM	#16
black. Drives: 2010 IBM 2SS Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: San Antonio, TX Posts: 595	OBX sponsor please stand up.

04-12-2012, 09:14 PM	#19
Doomsday2005 Drives: SIM 2011 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: San Angelo Texas Posts: 60	How bout some LG love, just bought mine and got them in yesterday. They are some nice headers! Installing them tomorrow, hope all goes well. With that said I saw a set of OBX today on a camaro and they looked fine and sound really good. __________________ A6,LG Superpro 1 7/8 LT, Rotofab CAI, MSD Wires w/Boots, Eibach Pro Springs, Flowmaster Outlaw AB, TSW Nurburgring, Nitto Invo's, NS-1 Black Carbon Fiber Stripes, Oracle LED Conversion, Jannetty Racing Tune.

04-12-2012, 09:45 PM	#20
Nessal Drives: 2011 SS/RS Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: CA, Bay Area Posts: 2,212	Thank god I bought a box of microwave popcorn last night!

04-12-2012, 10:39 PM	#21
DCC1464 Emerald Coast Camaros Drives: '11 SS/RS CGM Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Mary Esther,Florida Posts: 681 View My Garage	__________________ Here is My build thread

04-13-2012, 02:25 AM	#22
moe_taws6 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS, 1995 Trans Am Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 60	it doesn't matter wether you buy kooks, ARH, OBX, or the "super fake stainless" ebay headers. For those who bought OBX because you didnt want to spend almost $1000 on headers, i understand. And for those who have the high dollar stuff, thats awesome, it will probably last you a lot longer!! There's no need to bash each other though!! We all think differently, and have our own opinions!! At the end were all Camaro owners!! lol

04-13-2012, 06:07 AM	#23
yessitsfast Drives: 2010 camaro Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: pluto Posts: 72	im just trying to figure out how a brand of performance parts brings out the "ghetto" in a car owner like how the internet brings out all the ignorance in people i guess. bottom line is people buy what they want, its his car let him learn on his own. if the man is happy with HIS purchase who are you to piss on his parade? this thread is like an argument over someone who shouldn't eat from the dollar menu at mcdonalds because YOU eat hardees and the beef is better "quality"(angus)and more expensive... it serves the same purpose, your hungry you eat and are no longer hungry. sure the dollar menu will probably leave him with "the squirts" but if he likes it let HIM buy all the mcdoubles he wants... im just saying

04-13-2012, 06:34 AM	#24
LIM3 it's mind bottling.. Drives: a visually loud in color camaro Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Best place on earth Posts: 3,799	now how much longer could the high priced brands actually last ? thats a question worth answering. any idea any one ? __________________

04-13-2012, 08:59 AM	#25
TRIPWIRE Mac smells like Ballsweat Drives: 2010 Camaro 2ss Aqua Blue Metallic Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Germantown,MD Posts: 514 View My Garage	__________________ L99 to LS3 Conversion, 90mm tb, Cam,Corsa Catback,Obx LT with Kooks High Flow Cats, and K&N CAI Built and Dyno Tuned By T&T Performance 423 rwhp and 401 rwtq.............One of the few Aqua Blues.

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