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R50/53 'Bout to buy OBX exhaust... Talk me in/out of it

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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 05:21 PM
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'Bout to buy OBX exhaust... Talk me in/out of it

Like the title says going to purchase the OBX exhaust off ebay.

Any last words?
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 05:32 PM
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I have the header. Sounds great with a one-ball! I will be getting the cat back! Next best bang for the buck to the one-ball. There is video on the web of a mcs with a full obx exhaust. Try youtube... Good way to hear before you buy.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 05:49 PM
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Any fit issues for those with OBX header..please chime in.

I agree that it's probably the best bung for the buck @ $300 next to S/C pulley, CAI, & One ball.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by ED955S
Any fit issues for those with OBX header..please chime in.

I agree that it's probably the best bung for the buck @ $300 next to S/C pulley, CAI, & One ball.
Referring to their exhaust axle-back
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 06:24 PM
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I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the OBX/1-ball set up, too. I've spent lots of time reading old and new threads here on NAM, and I've sensed a notably positive collective attitude toward OBX. Only thing stopping me at this point is finding someone to ceramic coat the header; I want to have that lined up before I buy. Is this service usually done at a muffler shop or performance exhaust shop?...or something that is done in a specialty shop?

To answer your question...go for it!!
 
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Old Nov 5, 2007 | 06:36 PM
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Originally Posted by ranczar
I'm about ready to pull the trigger on the OBX/1-ball set up, too. I've spent lots of time reading old and new threads here on NAM, and I've sensed a notably positive collective attitude toward OBX. Only thing stopping me at this point is finding someone to ceramic coat the header; I want to have that lined up before I buy. Is this service usually done at a muffler shop or performance exhaust shop?...or something that is done in a specialty shop?

To answer your question...go for it!!
Again, not referring to the ever popular obx header but their axle-back.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 06:35 AM
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The header will slide in. Just may take 10 minutes to find the angle.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2007 | 06:41 AM
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They are a pain in the --- to do. No instructions as where to cut and weld if your using old CAT> My mechanic said he would never do another one.
 
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Old Nov 7, 2007 | 06:44 AM
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They are a pain in the --- to do. No instructions as where to cut and weld if your using old CAT> My mechanic said he would never do another one.

Haha oh great, well already got one on the way so I'll keep everyone updated as to the install (Which from what I heard, I am NOT doing )
 
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