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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:19 AM
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OBX Header to Invidia exahust

Hello I just purchased an Invidia exaust and wanted to know from the members who have them if there are any fitment issues with an OBX header.
Some forewarnings??


Any help is appreciated.

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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:32 AM
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I have that exact setup with no issues.

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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 10:57 AM
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no mods?
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 11:31 AM
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No problems with the OBX + OEM cat + Invidia catback for me, either - didn't have to modify anything to make them fit.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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you guys didnt have to weld the header to the cat? i have the exact same setup with the catback installed fine, and the header awaiting install....
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Had it the same set up on my old mcs. LOVED it.

OBX+random tech cat+invidia cat back. It sounded so great, I miss it. The shop that installed it had to cut the Invida because my cat was longer than the stock cat...no big deal though. You should have no issues....enjoy!
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by ThumperMCS
Had it the same set up on my old mcs. LOVED it.

OBX+random tech cat+invidia cat back. It sounded so great, I miss it. The shop that installed it had to cut the Invida because my cat was longer than the stock cat...no big deal though. You should have no issues....enjoy!
Now that you brought it up, I have to jump in and second the wonderful rich tones produced by the OBX and Invidia combo. Purrs at startup, barks at WOT in harmony with the banshee wail of the SC... It gives me shivers to think about it. The volume is just right - authoritative and balanced, not over-the-top, look-at-me-Mr-LEO loud.

As for performance, I can't say that I felt any difference with the Invidia through the old butt dyno test, but the OBX helped provide some extra mid-range torque over the OEM header.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 06:02 PM
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AAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHGGGGGGG!!!!

STOP TEASING!!
Damn I cant wait for those boxes to get here!
2 weeks and counting!



Originally Posted by latte hiatus
Now that you brought it up, I have to jump in and second the wonderful rich tones produced by the OBX and Invidia combo. Purrs at startup, barks at WOT in harmony with the banshee wail of the SC... It gives me shivers to think about it. The volume is just right - authoritative and balanced, not over-the-top, look-at-me-Mr-LEO loud.

As for performance, I can't say that I felt any difference with the Invidia through the old butt dyno test, but the OBX helped provide some extra mid-range torque over the OEM header.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2008 | 06:17 PM
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Originally Posted by latte hiatus
Now that you brought it up, I have to jump in and second the wonderful rich tones produced by the OBX and Invidia combo. Purrs at startup, barks at WOT in harmony with the banshee wail of the SC... It gives me shivers to think about it. The volume is just right - authoritative and balanced, not over-the-top, look-at-me-Mr-LEO loud.

As for performance, I can't say that I felt any difference with the Invidia through the old butt dyno test, but the OBX helped provide some extra mid-range torque over the OEM header.
I agree with you on the mid-range torque gain from the OBX. BUT, when I went from the One-Ball to the Invidia I definitely lost torque. However, it made up for it in WONDERFUL sound and horsepower up-top!!
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 02:55 AM
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you will see power gains at the low end
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 07:41 AM
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http://youtube.com/watch?v=9egyHkdMXcQ

just to tease you.
 
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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:46 AM
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The audio is so horribly off lol. Sounds nice, not too loud though.
 

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Old Feb 20, 2008 | 08:47 AM
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Ive got this set up. Im running obx header, magnaflow high flow cat, and invidia. I had some issues with the bolt holes not lining up with the header, but after a little dremeling, it was fine. I absolutley love the set up
 
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