Probably a stupid header question....
12-02-2009, 02:54 PM
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Probably a stupid header question.... Other than fitment, price, and diameter of the pipe, what actually makes one set of headers better than the next???
Ebay - $150
Dynatech - $460
Pacesetter - $275
Kooks $900
These prices vary way too much to just to be brand specific. Is there more to it than I'm seeing or as long as they fit well, headers are headers???
Ebay - $150
Dynatech - $460
Pacesetter - $275
Kooks $900
These prices vary way too much to just to be brand specific. Is there more to it than I'm seeing or as long as they fit well, headers are headers???
12-02-2009, 03:18 PM
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coated or uncoated, steel or stainless, quality of stainless, cost of materials, cost of paid labor, hours of R+D, company overhead, reputation of company.....lots of normal business related stuff contributes to very similar products being very different in price.
If I had to buy headers in 1 3/4 I would buy pacesetters. They may not make as much power (couple hp) as an equal length header like Kooks but frankly its not that important to me. If I had to buy 1 7/8ths headers for a bigger cube motor, I would prolly get TSPs as I think they have the lowest price set in that size.
If I had to buy headers in 1 3/4 I would buy pacesetters. They may not make as much power (couple hp) as an equal length header like Kooks but frankly its not that important to me. If I had to buy 1 7/8ths headers for a bigger cube motor, I would prolly get TSPs as I think they have the lowest price set in that size.
12-02-2009, 03:32 PM
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Flange thickness, weld quality, gaskets, O2 extensions, collector type...
Tons of variables. Those that are of good material and craftsmanship quality are going to cost more.
Tons of variables. Those that are of good material and craftsmanship quality are going to cost more.
12-04-2009, 05:17 PM
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I have pacsettlers. And they are the coated ones. I wish I would of added the extra money and bought the kooks 1 7/8's. Mine are only a year old and already rusting..
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12-04-2009, 09:30 PM
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You hit it right on the head. He lives in Indiana, you live in New Mexico. Your roads probably never get salted or sanded in the winter. I don't know how much, but I'm pretty sure Indiana gets a little snow.