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25homes · 07-15-2013, 09:55 AM

Saw set of stainless steel long tube headers on ebay... $270 this is way cheap will these do anything for performance...figure might b ok to use until I xan afford ones I want

CamaroKid300 · 07-15-2013, 09:58 AM

I'd imagine they are better than the stock manifolds but I wouldn't expect a good fit.

25homes · 07-15-2013, 10:02 AM

That was my concern contacted about that...says they bolt on all hardware included all warrantied and returnable thought might b worth a try

ron10 · 07-15-2013, 10:08 AM

just remember,if it sounds too good to be true,it usually is.
you get what you pay for.

Apex Motorsports · 07-15-2013, 10:12 AM

I can promise you one thing. They aren't selling them because they don't like making money. Meaning, for $270 you are not looking at anything close to quality headers.

BubbaSS · 07-15-2013, 10:13 AM

Are they used? OBX?

25homes · 07-15-2013, 10:17 AM

No brandnew...just search ebay there few seller have sets $270-310 or can get BBK shorties for $400

Juiced1 · 07-15-2013, 10:55 AM

That's a great deal but you get what you pay for. Headers are a great way to make power. Adding a set like this will get you some easy power but there are sets out there that will out perform these for a couple hundred more bucks. Just saying if you're going to try to add power you might as well get every pony you can from a single mod. So going cheap on your biggest power adding bolt on would truly short change your SS. These headers look to have 2.5" collectors and 1 3/4" primary tubes which will limit your power gains. Toss that in with possible fitment issues (the connection pipe is welded to the collector) and you might want to spend a few extra bucks for a better set. We generally try not to flame other dealers products for obvious reasons but I wouldn't put those on my car. If you want a nice stainless discount header look into a set of JBA or Stainless Power. While you can't find a pair for $300, (plus the set of o2 extensions you'll need) you can find some solid deals on them on with any Camaro5 sponsor here. We offer financing and discounts for board members on a lot of our systems as well just to help out board members.

litle88 · 07-15-2013, 10:57 AM

OR you can get TSP longtube headers for 460? IIRC and have the customer service readily available to you should you have an issue, goodluck getting a replacement set thru a fleabay company. remember TSP pays the bills here, the least we can do is support them.

pick your poison
http://www.texas-speed.com/c-51-headers-x-pipes.aspx

urr2slo · 07-15-2013, 11:50 AM

Good stuff is never cheap, cheap stuff is never good. Low quality parts are out there just to seperate you from your money. Even if they honor there money back garranty whats your time worth? If these were any good they would be selling for more. That is why the high dollar headers make the most power and dont have any fitment issues.

Avenging Orange · 07-15-2013, 01:40 PM

Just save your money and buy a decent pair. There are a lot more quality budget headers out there now. TSP, Stainless Power, OBX (if you buy direct from obx dealer), and several others. If you are paying under $600-700 for stainless headers, you are prolly not getting what you paid for.

25homes · 07-15-2013, 02:48 PM

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Originally Posted by litle88

OR you can get TSP longtube headers for 460? IIRC and have the customer service readily available to you should you have an issue, goodluck getting a replacement set thru a fleabay company. remember TSP pays the bills here, the least we can do is support them.

pick your poison
http://www.texas-speed.com/c-51-headers-x-pipes.aspx

This sounds reasonable to me abd to support a sponsor makes extra money worth it...ill prob just save few xtra dollars go this route

litle88 · 07-15-2013, 02:59 PM

That would be awesome bud, on Wednesday I will be installing a set of 2' TSP's on my cousin's L99 (SSTodo8) and will be doing a lil write up as Im going the install.

steveo9043 · 07-15-2013, 03:05 PM

I saw those too when I was looking and just didn't think the difference in price was worth the risk. I was able to pickup used dynatech's for a great deal but I was planning on going TSP.

FYI TSP connection pipes (catted or non catted) do not have rear O2's.

O2 extensions will be needed for the front

For install (if doing on jack stands) make sure you jack the car up high enough.

Litle88 I'm sure you knew all of that already. it was meant for the OP

07-15-2013, 09:55 AM	#1
25homes Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss auto Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 40	Long tube headers dirt cheap? Saw set of stainless steel long tube headers on ebay... $270 this is way cheap will these do anything for performance...figure might b ok to use until I xan afford ones I want __________________ BlackDiamond

07-15-2013, 09:58 AM	#2
CamaroKid300 ace5.org Drives: 2017 ZL1 M6 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 6,142 View My Garage	I'd imagine they are better than the stock manifolds but I wouldn't expect a good fit. __________________ Stock...For Now.

07-15-2013, 10:02 AM	#3
25homes Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss auto Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 40	That was my concern contacted about that...says they bolt on all hardware included all warrantied and returnable thought might b worth a try __________________ BlackDiamond

07-15-2013, 10:13 AM	#6
BubbaSS WHAT RED LIGHT?! Drives: 2011 Black Camaro 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Miami, Florida Posts: 1,115	Are they used? OBX? __________________ 2011 2SS/RS M6 BLACK - VARARAM NO TUNE INTAKE, MODDED AND PORTED TB, PORTED INTAKE MANIFOLD, VITESSE THROTTLE CONTROLLER, DOUG THORLEY LT'S, CATLESS, X-PIPE, 25" STAINLESS WORKS RETRO CHAMBERED MUFFLERS, CUSTOM 2.5" MANDREL BENT EXHAUST, RICHMOND 4.10 GEARS, CUSTOM CAM (231/242 @ 114LSA), MUSTANG DYNO TUNED BY TORQ, 20% CERAMIC TINTS, EIBACH PROKIT SPRINGS 1" DROP, HAWK PERFORMANCE CERAMIC BRAKES, NITTO INVO TIRES, HYDROCARBON TAIL LIGHT AND FOG LIGHT BEZELS BY EMBLEMPROS, METRA DASH KIT, JVC KW-AV71BT, PHOENIX GOLD iAMP GM1, PASSPORT QI45 - 450 RWHP 415 RWTQ

07-15-2013, 10:17 AM	#7
25homes Drives: 2010 camaro 1ss auto Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: pittsburgh, pa Posts: 40	No brandnew...just search ebay there few seller have sets $270-310 or can get BBK shorties for $400 __________________ BlackDiamond

07-15-2013, 10:08 AM	#4
ron10 Drives: 2010 2SS IOM L99 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: LOUISVILLE,KY.. Posts: 7,545	just remember,if it sounds too good to be true,it usually is. you get what you pay for.

07-15-2013, 10:12 AM	#5
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	I can promise you one thing. They aren't selling them because they don't like making money. Meaning, for $270 you are not looking at anything close to quality headers.

07-15-2013, 10:55 AM	#8
Juiced1 Account Suspended Drives: 2012 2SS CAMARO 45th Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: St. Charles, IL Posts: 18,663	That's a great deal but you get what you pay for. Headers are a great way to make power. Adding a set like this will get you some easy power but there are sets out there that will out perform these for a couple hundred more bucks. Just saying if you're going to try to add power you might as well get every pony you can from a single mod. So going cheap on your biggest power adding bolt on would truly short change your SS. These headers look to have 2.5" collectors and 1 3/4" primary tubes which will limit your power gains. Toss that in with possible fitment issues (the connection pipe is welded to the collector) and you might want to spend a few extra bucks for a better set. We generally try not to flame other dealers products for obvious reasons but I wouldn't put those on my car. If you want a nice stainless discount header look into a set of JBA or Stainless Power. While you can't find a pair for $300, (plus the set of o2 extensions you'll need) you can find some solid deals on them on with any Camaro5 sponsor here. We offer financing and discounts for board members on a lot of our systems as well just to help out board members.

07-15-2013, 10:57 AM	#9
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	OR you can get TSP longtube headers for 460? IIRC and have the customer service readily available to you should you have an issue, goodluck getting a replacement set thru a fleabay company. remember TSP pays the bills here, the least we can do is support them. pick your poison http://www.texas-speed.com/c-51-headers-x-pipes.aspx __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

07-15-2013, 11:50 AM	#10
urr2slo Drives: 2010 2ss ss/rs abm, 2016 2ss/rs hbm Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: N. Phx, Az Posts: 1,332	Good stuff is never cheap, cheap stuff is never good. Low quality parts are out there just to seperate you from your money. Even if they honor there money back garranty whats your time worth? If these were any good they would be selling for more. That is why the high dollar headers make the most power and dont have any fitment issues. __________________ URR2SLO - If you're not going fast enough, get out the way......

07-15-2013, 01:40 PM	#11
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	Just save your money and buy a decent pair. There are a lot more quality budget headers out there now. TSP, Stainless Power, OBX (if you buy direct from obx dealer), and several others. If you are paying under $600-700 for stainless headers, you are prolly not getting what you paid for. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

07-15-2013, 02:59 PM	#13
litle88 V8 Lounge member #2 Drives: 2001 Ws6 Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Burbank,IL Posts: 6,373	That would be awesome bud, on Wednesday I will be installing a set of 2' TSP's on my cousin's L99 (SSTodo8) and will be doing a lil write up as Im going the install. __________________ 2001 ws6, 40k miles, Ls3 416 stroker, short block built by PER the rest by me. LPE Ls3 heads milled to 12-1 comp, FAST 102, NW 102, kooks 2", dual DMH cutouts, Magnaflow C/B, BTR cam + springs. Full UMI suspension.

07-15-2013, 03:05 PM	#14
steveo9043 Drives: 2012 45th AE 2SS Coupe Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Chicago IL Posts: 1,125	I saw those too when I was looking and just didn't think the difference in price was worth the risk. I was able to pickup used dynatech's for a great deal but I was planning on going TSP. FYI TSP connection pipes (catted or non catted) do not have rear O2's. O2 extensions will be needed for the front For install (if doing on jack stands) make sure you jack the car up high enough. Litle88 I'm sure you knew all of that already. it was meant for the OP __________________ 2012 45th L99 SS-Cold air inductions CAI-Dynatech LT's-Solo mach XL catback 333hp/341tq (before LT's)