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ewoolsey · 04-12-2012, 10:24 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, 11:05 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, 11:22 AM

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

Avenging Orange · 04-12-2012, 02:33 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, 02:38 PM

Where are you guys buying these OBX headers? Ebay?

dekan513 · 04-12-2012, 02:59 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, 03:25 PM

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

kcox2010 · 04-12-2012, 03:51 PM

Can u show a picof the spring bolts installed

ewoolsey · 04-12-2012, 04:47 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, 04:47 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, 05:10 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, 05:24 PM

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

ewoolsey · 04-12-2012, 06:41 PM

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

ewoolsey · 04-12-2012, 06:42 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"

04-12-2012, 10:24 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, 11:22 AM	#3
tommy98z28 Drives: 2010 2ss Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Ft. Lauderdale, FL Posts: 23	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, 02:33 PM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	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, 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!!

04-12-2012, 02:59 PM	#6
dekan513 chevy pride Drives: 2ss/rs Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: pikeville ky Posts: 2,141 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 __________________ check out ky speeds fb page https://www.facebook.com/kyspeed

04-12-2012, 03:25 PM	#7
matt55 Drives: CTS-V Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Raleigh NC Posts: 1,069	If had more $ I would loved to get some SW 2"LTs . But i dont ..... __________________ 10.8@130.8 610 whp, CAI, 2.5, E85, id850 on street tires.

04-12-2012, 02:38 PM	#5
CGT Drives: 2011 SSm6 Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: St.Louis Posts: 355	Where are you guys buying these OBX headers? Ebay?

04-12-2012, 03:51 PM	#8
kcox2010 synergy2011 Drives: 2011 synergy green 1ss/rs Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: wheatfield NY Posts: 2,278	Can u show a picof the spring bolts installed __________________ 2011 synergy green ss/rs,rally stripes

04-12-2012, 05:24 PM	#12
justa25thTA Drives: 2011 Camaro SS/RS LS3 Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 1,630	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, 06:41 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

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