Any one buy the cheap stainless header off ebay?
02-22-2008, 08:00 PM
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Any one buy the cheap stainless header off ebay? I was wondering if any one had bought the 194.99 stainless headers off of ebay that does not come with the y pipe? What y pipe will work with them?
I am pretty sure they ar the same as the xs headers but not positive. They do have the egr and air hook up. I was also wondering if any of you guys are from Houston Tx and could pass emissions with out the egr and air? And will these cars pass the sniffer test wit out the cats?
Heres a link to the headers I am talking about http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02...em370024867868
I am pretty sure they ar the same as the xs headers but not positive. They do have the egr and air hook up. I was also wondering if any of you guys are from Houston Tx and could pass emissions with out the egr and air? And will these cars pass the sniffer test wit out the cats?
Heres a link to the headers I am talking about http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/98-02...em370024867868
02-22-2008, 08:06 PM
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those headers are junk man you mid as well buy flowtech you pay for what you get and no you will not pass without cats i am in dallas and my car wont pass with out the cats ether
03-04-2008, 01:30 AM
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I wouldn't buy these even if I was drunk. What brand are these anyways? No wait, I found it, 100% Brand New In Stock. Just get pacesetter headers if you don't want to spend a lot of money.
03-04-2008, 09:36 AM
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i have the XS headers and to the guy who said they are junk probably over paid on a set of coated headers instead of getting stainless steel the first time around. i have had mine on my car for almost 2yrs and havent had a single issue. even the install was easy. i cut off the AIR and EGR and had the opening welded up...
also, im in dallas and i passed inspection last august (going to the local corner service station) with LT's/ORY and SLP LM cat-back, heads, cam...
quit crying...
also, im in dallas and i passed inspection last august (going to the local corner service station) with LT's/ORY and SLP LM cat-back, heads, cam...
quit crying...
03-04-2008, 10:05 AM
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Wow, so much bad information in this thread already.
First off, with those headers you get what you pay for. They are a cheap knockoff, nothing else.
Secondly, those are not the XS headers. XS headers are no longer sold on ebay (check this thread - https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...741&highlight=)
If you have to pass a sniffer test you will not pass with no cats. That doesn't however mean that you can't find an inspection place that will pass you
Ultimately it's up to you whether you want to get those or not but I can tell you the majority of the people on here would not spend a dime on those.
First off, with those headers you get what you pay for. They are a cheap knockoff, nothing else.
Secondly, those are not the XS headers. XS headers are no longer sold on ebay (check this thread - https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...741&highlight=)
If you have to pass a sniffer test you will not pass with no cats. That doesn't however mean that you can't find an inspection place that will pass you
Ultimately it's up to you whether you want to get those or not but I can tell you the majority of the people on here would not spend a dime on those.
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03-04-2008, 11:47 AM
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yeah, here in dallas county, if you have a 2000 or newer car you dont have to sniffer test. they plug into the OBDII port and if nothing is thrown youre good to go. they didnt even do a visual. i paid my $39.50 and was out the door in 15 minutes...
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Wow, so much bad information in this thread already.
First off, with those headers you get what you pay for. They are a cheap knockoff, nothing else.
Secondly, those are not the XS headers. XS headers are no longer sold on ebay (check this thread - https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...741&highlight=)
If you have to pass a sniffer test you will not pass with no cats. That doesn't however mean that you can't find an inspection place that will pass you
Ultimately it's up to you whether you want to get those or not but I can tell you the majority of the people on here would not spend a dime on those.
First off, with those headers you get what you pay for. They are a cheap knockoff, nothing else.
Secondly, those are not the XS headers. XS headers are no longer sold on ebay (check this thread - https://ls1tech.com/forums/showthrea...741&highlight=)
If you have to pass a sniffer test you will not pass with no cats. That doesn't however mean that you can't find an inspection place that will pass you
Ultimately it's up to you whether you want to get those or not but I can tell you the majority of the people on here would not spend a dime on those.
why are you adding to the bad info???? i just bought XS headers off ebay 5 days ago and they ARE xs headers....... you cant doubt me if you want but the huge sticker on the box that says XS cant be avoided....
03-04-2008, 04:52 PM
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Look at the link I provided...the LS1tech sponsor for XS headers said that they are no longer selling their headers on ebay due to someone who copied them and is selling them on there. That obviously does not mean there will never be XS headers on there but the ones he posted are clearly not.
03-12-2008, 09:33 AM
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Look at the link I provided...the LS1tech sponsor for XS headers said that they are no longer selling their headers on ebay due to someone who copied them and is selling them on there. That obviously does not mean there will never be XS headers on there but the ones he posted are clearly not.
I BOUGHT HEADERS OFF EBAY..... and the box CLEARLY SAYS XS HEADERS on it.... and purchased them well after that post about them not being on ebay...... so stop telling people they arent on there.... just checked again and they are STILL on there
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These are not my words so stop arguing with me. It is clearly written out in that thread by the people that manufacture the header.
Here it is again:
03-12-2008, 10:58 AM
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The manufacturer of the headers said "our headers will no longer be sold on ebay by us". Now obviously that does not mean you can not find the LPP (formerly XS) headers on there, but they will not be sold, BY THE MANUFACTURER ON EBAY.
These are not my words so stop arguing with me. It is clearly written out in that thread by the people that manufacture the header.
Here it is again:
These are not my words so stop arguing with me. It is clearly written out in that thread by the people that manufacture the header.
Here it is again:
A side note, I love how people say these are garbage when they have never seen them. Dont use that "you get what you pay for" bullshit unless you have used these headers or have installed them. I love how most people on here speak of a product that they have never seen, but have just read about.
Ive got the Ebay/XS/SSAutochrome headers and they are amazing. For the price, they make Pacesetter look like garbage. To me having have delt with both sets, I can say that. I would much rather purchase the Stainless header and stainless y then spend the same amount on a Coated P/S with NO y... The coating WILL come off after time and then they WILL Rust. Stainless WILL NOT EVER RUST.
03-12-2008, 11:13 AM
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i have the XS headers and to the guy who said they are junk probably over paid on a set of coated headers instead of getting stainless steel the first time around. i have had mine on my car for almost 2yrs and havent had a single issue. even the install was easy. i cut off the AIR and EGR and had the opening welded up...
also, im in dallas and i passed inspection last august (going to the local corner service station) with LT's/ORY and SLP LM cat-back, heads, cam...
quit crying...
also, im in dallas and i passed inspection last august (going to the local corner service station) with LT's/ORY and SLP LM cat-back, heads, cam...
quit crying...
I wouldn't buy those headers if they came with a free Korean mail-order bride. Or maybe I'd use the bride for a night, then return them both
03-12-2008, 11:22 AM
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I apologize for saying they were the manufacturer..that was faulty information on my part. Now, i was not bashing the XS/LPP headers....in fact I am a fan of these headers and have several friends who have them. I was trying to say, the sponsor who sells them on tech said he will not sell them on ebay....now whether or not ssautochrome sells them on there I have no idea.
But there is someone (not XS or SSautochrome) that sells stainless ls1 headers that copied the XS/LPP design...like he says in that thread. Those are the headers I was referring to stay away from because there have been several issues with them and from the link the OP provided it appears thats what those are.
But there is someone (not XS or SSautochrome) that sells stainless ls1 headers that copied the XS/LPP design...like he says in that thread. Those are the headers I was referring to stay away from because there have been several issues with them and from the link the OP provided it appears thats what those are.
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I apologize for saying they were the manufacturer..that was faulty information on my part. Now, i was not bashing the XS/LPP headers....in fact I am a fan of these headers and have several friends who have them. I was trying to say, the sponsor who sells them on tech said he will not sell them on ebay....now whether or not ssautochrome sells them on there I have no idea.
But there is someone (not XS or SSautochrome) that sells stainless ls1 headers that copied the XS/LPP design...like he says in that thread. Those are the headers I was referring to stay away from because there have been several issues with them and from the link the OP provided it appears thats what those are.
But there is someone (not XS or SSautochrome) that sells stainless ls1 headers that copied the XS/LPP design...like he says in that thread. Those are the headers I was referring to stay away from because there have been several issues with them and from the link the OP provided it appears thats what those are.
