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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 07:15 PM
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Installed obx headers, not impressed! Can I get some input on new ones?
 
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Old Apr 12, 2013 | 08:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 05minicooper6699
Installed obx headers, not impressed! Can I get some input on new ones?
Just curious, why are you not impressed?

To answer your question though, I love love love my RMW 'street' header, and highly recommend it...

You get what you pay for with when it comes to a header
 
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Old Apr 13, 2013 | 07:30 PM
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Yes! Please explain! Many posts and interests on these headers.

Bad fit? Too loud? Not enough power added?
 
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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 06:16 PM
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The main issue that I have experienced with this header was the fitment from header to gasket, originally the gasket did not fit so I purchased a gasket from napa that worked for the time but was oversized. The header outlet is an odd size and i have yet to find a gasket that fits without a leak I am waiting on an obx gasket. It did open it up a bit, but I would recommend getting the header with the flex built in and flat mating surfaces.
 
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