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Old 06-14-2019, 05:42 PM
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Under $500 Header?

I have a R53 and I plan getting an exhaust very soon, I'm looking at either the invidia n1, or stratmosphere. I'm looking to get a header under $500, I have been looking at the m2 header, and the Megan racing header. Of these is one better than the other, is there an even better one I haven't seen, or do I need to spend more than $500. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old 06-15-2019, 06:06 AM
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I actually had good fitment results with the OBX
 
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Old 06-16-2019, 08:55 AM
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Be careful, if you live is a smog check state and you plan to use your car on the street. Many aftermarket headers have the cat removed. It can become a nightmare to stop coding issues on your car, and will make it impossible to get it through inspection.
If this is not an issue, go for it!
 
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Old 06-17-2019, 07:12 AM
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.....and the ones that do come with a cat are horrible. Very frequent failures on the cats. And the flex connectors are of a lower quality. That is one of the reasons for the higher priced manifolds, beside the better and more consistent quality.
 
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Old 06-17-2019, 08:14 AM
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PM sent regarding one of the best headers on the market.
 
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Old 06-17-2019, 08:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Super Coop
PM sent regarding one of the best headers on the market.
Why PM? Please do share!
 
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Old 06-17-2019, 08:41 AM
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Why PM? Please do share!
Top secret that most likely cannot withstand peer review.

Please do us all a favor if you drive on the streets, keep the cat no matter what your local DEQ cares or not. I can tell you first hand how I hate following a cat-less car in front of me on race tracks.
 
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Old 06-17-2019, 02:47 PM
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Originally Posted by pnwR53S
Top secret that most likely cannot withstand peer review.

Please do us all a favor if you drive on the streets, keep the cat no matter what your local DEQ cares or not. I can tell you first hand how I hate following a cat-less car in front of me on race tracks.

So incredible we simple folk just wouldn't understand lolol I say save your pennies and get a reputable header with cat. It'll be worth it.
 
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Originally Posted by pnwr53s
please do us all a favor if you drive on the streets... I hate following a cat-less car in front of me on race tracks.
smh.
 
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