ls1 stainless headers on ebay.....
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ls1 stainless headers..... anyone ever used these?? I'm on a tight budget and didn't know much about these? anyone have any luck with them? it sounds to good to be true..........
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99...Q5fAccessories
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-99...Q5fAccessories
Last edited by negrodamus; Nov 19, 2008 at 09:50 PM.
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From: Montgomery County, MD
try a search next time there are thousands of threads about this! but besides that ive heard that they work well and are not a problem to install. though i'm not going to be the one to tell you to go with them since i dont own a pair. let someone else come in and tell you about their experience.
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From: Philly
About 5 threads down below this one, there is this:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ay-header.html
Posted just the other day about Ebay headers. It was closed because it violates the no non-sponsor links about Ebay headers policy, which is currently stickied, located two threads above this one currently, found here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ease-read.html
These headers have been posted probably dozens of times in the past few months. Threads pop up every week on them.
Yes, they're cheap.
Yes, they use cheap steel, even if it's stainless.
Yes, people are successfully running them. Some say fitment is good for the money, others say they suck. Reviews have been done.
Yes, they will be outperformed by the better headers such as QTP, Kooks and ARH.
No, you will not receive customer support from a large business if you run into issues. You'll have to deal with the Ebay seller, so keep that in mind. That could be good or bad.
Yes, you typically get what you pay for.
Personally, I'd save up my money and buy reputable headers made by a reputable company through a reputable sponsor because I like to have my bases covered if I run into an issue. That's worth extra money to me. If you wanna buy them, go ahead, but make sure you weigh your options first.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ay-header.html
Posted just the other day about Ebay headers. It was closed because it violates the no non-sponsor links about Ebay headers policy, which is currently stickied, located two threads above this one currently, found here:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/generatio...ease-read.html
These headers have been posted probably dozens of times in the past few months. Threads pop up every week on them.
Yes, they're cheap.
Yes, they use cheap steel, even if it's stainless.
Yes, people are successfully running them. Some say fitment is good for the money, others say they suck. Reviews have been done.
Yes, they will be outperformed by the better headers such as QTP, Kooks and ARH.
No, you will not receive customer support from a large business if you run into issues. You'll have to deal with the Ebay seller, so keep that in mind. That could be good or bad.
Yes, you typically get what you pay for.
Personally, I'd save up my money and buy reputable headers made by a reputable company through a reputable sponsor because I like to have my bases covered if I run into an issue. That's worth extra money to me. If you wanna buy them, go ahead, but make sure you weigh your options first.
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On The Tree
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: ATX
I have these and they are Very good for the price. Pretty pain free install. Little clearance issues. I have much more problems with the full 3in y I put behind these. I do have o2 issues due to the greater distance to the sensors, but you can get that tuned out easy.
I was very impressed with the quality compared to the Stainless Works LTs I am more familiar with. I don't have a single complaint, and I am pretty picky.
I was very impressed with the quality compared to the Stainless Works LTs I am more familiar with. I don't have a single complaint, and I am pretty picky.
I have these on my 98 z28 and they seem to work great BUT
On the pass side i had to drill out one of the bolt holes cuz it didnt line up completly perfect.
And they rub on the bottom of the car because they angle up to far, just take a rubber mallet and give the bottom of the car a good swing and u should be good to go it only needs about a centimeter.
otherwise install was pretty easy just have a rubber mallet close to tap it past the heat shields. you will also need o2 extentions (i have some if you need some), might as well do new plugs if not already done and some taylor wires made for headers because regular wires the boot is to long and will melt on the headers, you will save your self alot of time doing it now instead of later on.
Also a good thing to remember that me and a few of my buddys forgot to do is to wipe them down after u install them, before u start ur car so u dont have finger prints and grease and things on them permently.
On the pass side i had to drill out one of the bolt holes cuz it didnt line up completly perfect.
And they rub on the bottom of the car because they angle up to far, just take a rubber mallet and give the bottom of the car a good swing and u should be good to go it only needs about a centimeter.
otherwise install was pretty easy just have a rubber mallet close to tap it past the heat shields. you will also need o2 extentions (i have some if you need some), might as well do new plugs if not already done and some taylor wires made for headers because regular wires the boot is to long and will melt on the headers, you will save your self alot of time doing it now instead of later on.
Also a good thing to remember that me and a few of my buddys forgot to do is to wipe them down after u install them, before u start ur car so u dont have finger prints and grease and things on them permently.
Launching!
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Clinton Twp, MI
I have them on my car..... I had to grind the K member to get them to fit.... Then a month and a half later the weak EGR tube broke off. I had to take the header off and get that welded up.
Since that Ive been doing good with them.
Since that Ive been doing good with them.
i love mine get them and i didn't have any problem except on the drivers side and took the port a power and the jaws and spread about a 1/2" out of my way on the floor and slipped right in.
