Recommendation for cheap long tubes.
02-13-2014, 02:33 PM
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Recommendation for cheap long tubes. Hey guys, I have a 98 Formula firebird and my current long tubes are shot. I flattened the collectors on a high spot in a construction area, and then I hit some ice and slid off the road. The LT acted like a shovel and scooped up a bunch of dirt, bending it to the point of touching the oil filter and tearing a hole in it.
So yeah, now I need a replacement, but it couldn't have come at a worse financial time for me, so I need cheap. I fully understand that cheap equals bad quality, but I don't care right now. I would like for it to fit OK, but I don't care if it rusts out after two years, I have been meaning to rework the exhaust anyway.
So yeah, now I need a replacement, but it couldn't have come at a worse financial time for me, so I need cheap. I fully understand that cheap equals bad quality, but I don't care right now. I would like for it to fit OK, but I don't care if it rusts out after two years, I have been meaning to rework the exhaust anyway.
02-13-2014, 03:32 PM
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if you go ebay budget headers, theres a sponsor here called speed engineering that has chinese made headers that are inspected by them individually. fitment is good from what ive read, true 1 3/4 primaries, decent welds and flanges. its only like 365 for the headers and catless y pipe. better than rolling the dice with some random ebay seller.
ive also been looking at the BBK ones from summit which are 449 with the y pipe.
TSP makes good ones too, a little more than speed engineering costs but i think the overall consensus is that they are of better quality.
ive also been looking at the BBK ones from summit which are 449 with the y pipe.
TSP makes good ones too, a little more than speed engineering costs but i think the overall consensus is that they are of better quality.
02-13-2014, 03:49 PM
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Speed Engineering, unless you want a 1 7/8.
OP if I was still building my car I would take a good look at this. That's cheap as hell and stainless.
02-13-2014, 04:24 PM
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Speed Engineering, unless you want a 1 7/8.
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02-14-2014, 07:53 PM
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I found these BBK headers on ws6store.com. Only $390 for longtubes, looks like it includes everything, PLUS free shipping.
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...ystem-chrome-/
Is BBK a pretty good brand?
http://www.ws6project.com/user_stor/...ystem-chrome-/
Is BBK a pretty good brand?
02-14-2014, 09:55 PM
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I just got my speed engineering headers on...and they fit and look great. Got the Y pipe and O2 extensions for 405.00 shipped. Don't know about the fit on them yet, but the Clarence from the headers is pretty impressive. All I had to do to install was pull the steering shaft and they went right in. They claim 25 extra ponies as well...Hmmmmm?
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How about a sound clip with these new headers on?
02-17-2014, 11:06 AM
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How are you guys missing these Speed Engineering headers?! They've only been posting about them since like... oh... July?! 
They are the budget long tubes to go with. Period. True 1-3/4" primaries (eBay are 1-5/8" until proven otherwise -- see my thread).
The only reason I don't have them is because I did not want to wait until this past winter to get long tubes. I'll be helping a friend install them pretty soon, though.
They are the budget long tubes to go with. Period. True 1-3/4" primaries (eBay are 1-5/8" until proven otherwise -- see my thread).
The only reason I don't have them is because I did not want to wait until this past winter to get long tubes. I'll be helping a friend install them pretty soon, though.
02-18-2014, 12:27 AM
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Mine went on great, having trouble with my y pipe though. Seems to be 3-4 inches short on passenger side, got a big gap. Sent an email 3 days ago to them..NO REPLY! Gonna have to make a spacer. Or maybe i will send them back and go to a muffler shop and build from the header back. Tired of waiting to get this done!!!
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How are you guys missing these Speed Engineering headers?! They've only been posting about them since like... oh... July?!
They are the budget long tubes to go with. Period. True 1-3/4" primaries (eBay are 1-5/8" until proven otherwise -- see my thread).
The only reason I don't have them is because I did not want to wait until this past winter to get long tubes. I'll be helping a friend install them pretty soon, though.
They are the budget long tubes to go with. Period. True 1-3/4" primaries (eBay are 1-5/8" until proven otherwise -- see my thread).
The only reason I don't have them is because I did not want to wait until this past winter to get long tubes. I'll be helping a friend install them pretty soon, though.
