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Old 04-11-2008, 07:34 PM
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I got a guy trying to sell me some black flow tech headers for $200... first question is, are they any good and will they fit on my car with no issues, second of all, is $200 a good price for them
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If they are pretty new, yes & yes
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he says they have about 500 miles on them
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I have heard that they flow well not as good as qtp's or kooks or something but still good. for $200 it seems fair.
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they are made by and identical to hookers, only the flanges are thinner. just dont over tourqe them and they are a great header.
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they are paper thin, mine are junk looking after 1 year. only $250. ish. new.
pace setters seem to be alot better quality. if you only have $200. its ok
but for a extra $75 or so brand new pace setters are the better choice.
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Only thing bad I've heard about flowtechs is like said above, the flanges are only 1/4" and tend to warp. I wouldn't pay 200 for them, probably 150 tops.
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my flanges bent but dont leak............. so its what ever you want. save 75 bucks or buy new ones. i wouldnt be scared of them, they sealed up on both cars i put them on. only time will tell as i only have had mine for about 6months, but no worries yet.
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well i know that i don't wanna do another header swap any time soon cuz with the tight space they are in its a pain having to do them so i think i'm gonna go ahead and order the new pacesetter headers... is this a good idea or should i just go with the flow tech or maybe go with another set? and if i order them where is the cheapest place to get them and what are the prices and shipping costs?
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you would have kicked yourself in the *** if you went with painted, go coated but if you can afford it go stainless and you will never have to buy a set of headers again
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I'm runnin' FlowTec...like 'em just fine.
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so is 150 a good price? he said he'll let em go for 150 so what do yall think? good deal?
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id do it.
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Originally Posted by sscamaro14
so is 150 a good price? he said he'll let em go for 150 so what do yall think? good deal?
I'd grab em for sure....barely used lt's??? It's a no brainer
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Originally Posted by sscamaro14
so is 150 a good price? he said he'll let em go for 150 so what do yall think? good deal?
YES. Get them. Expect a good 20-25rwhp gain with an O/R Y pipe
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too bad i dont get deals like this. lucky bastard.
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i already have a ory pipe
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Originally Posted by sscamaro14
i already have a ory pipe
You'll need a new one if it's not designed for LT's
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...and you haven't "had" an ORY pipe till you've had the LT's to compliment 'em
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i had them on my TA.... had to modify where the bolt holes a little bit... and was a bit tight gettin them in... but had no problems at all with them




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