OBX, TSP, & Stainless Power comparison and Installing headers

[Fishdadddy]

Dude,

If you have a lift, and the tools. You would be crazy not to do it yourself.

I helped a buddy install his Kooks. easiest set of headers i ever installed.

We were on jackstands.

YOU CAN DO IT!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[dshep214]

But my mbs weren't dinged at all to fit. Just the info the shop told me before the install and after. But either of those headers are a good choice

[Oxtar41]

I got a set of dynatech from jannetty. Fit and finish are very good and didnt have to mess around with denting tubes or anything like that. Took all of 45 mins to install but I had a lift.

[Jason 98 TA]

It's not really a even match. The TSP headers aren't built as a budget header. Take a look at them.
They are thicker material (better life, better noise control under hood, better heat control under hood)
They have a merge style collector
They include either high flow cat or fake cat off-road pipe
The TSP header is available with either a 3" x pipe option, stock connection pipe option, or full system all the way to the tips!!

[The SwiftChancelor]

I think Stainless Power offers all that except the thicker material but is thicker material a good thing? Is there any warranty on TSP headers?
SP has a 2yr warranty and inspected by Stainless Works being part of there product line from China. Installing them on my own is sounding more tempting each day, could save a couple hundred( what I'm assuming it cost to install.)

[geaux_tigerss]

3-4 hours on jack stands in a driveway. That includes beer breaks.

[trott]

They are not a hard install at all. Did it in my pole barn two and a half maybe three hours.

[Jason 98 TA]

Absolutely thicker tubing is a advantage.

Do you want less heat under the hood? Yes

Do you want to hear less noise under the hood? Yes

TSP headers have a warranty as well!

[NickJRE]

Out of those options, I'd have to say Stainless Power. You get the value of the other headers with the reputation and customer service of Stainless Works.

[The SwiftChancelor]

Tough decision. Did any of you that installed your own headers have any mechanical experience, have you ever done it before? I installed my axle-back Solo exhaust.

[Apex Motorsports]

Originally Posted by The SwiftChancelor

I think Stainless Power offers all that except the thicker material but is thicker material a good thing?

Thicker material is great if you want heavy headers. CNC mandrel bending is the best manufacturing method for producing exhaust systems and headers that flow and fit well. When this process is used in conjunction with 304 stainless steel it allows for the use of a thinner wall tubing that will weigh less than other headers. Less weight means better performance. If you are intentional about saving weight where you can as you modify your car it can add up quickly.

[Moody'sSS]

Originally Posted by The SwiftChancelor

Tough decision. Did any of you that installed your own headers have any mechanical experience, have you ever done it before? I installed my axle-back Solo exhaust.

My mechanical skills are limited..I found the install to be straight forward (not to easy/not to hard) my neighbor helped me...all three of the headers that you are considering have no fit issues..which should make installing easier..

[ss/rs-matt]

Originally Posted by Moody'sSS

I have OBX...no problems with install..and no dimple required..perfect fit..

sounds like your happy with them...awesome! were they as nice as I described?

[ss/rs-matt]

Originally Posted by The SwiftChancelor

I've decided between OBX, TSP, or Stainless Power, long tube 1 and 7/8 headers with high flow cats. Which seem to be the better? I've read were MBS headers have to be dimpled in a spot to make'em fit and I don't want anything like that. Also whats an average time and cost it takes to install a set of headers? Opinions needed, Thanks.

Im trilled with my OBX's. Here is a thread I started to show them off.

http://www.camaro5.com/forums/showthread.php?t=194114