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Old 05-02-2009, 08:16 AM
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hey guys, i was deciding on what headers to get, strup or weapon? for my 2008 scion xb and do you know where the cheapest site were i can buy them?>
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Check ebay for both.

STRUP:
T41103 2008-2009 Scion xB 4-1 Stainless Steel Header 2008-2009 Scion xB 4-1 Stainless Steel Header.100% Stainless Steel Header. T-304 1# grade stainless steel.1 5/8" mandrel bent tubing X.065" wall thickness. TIG welded construction. Flanges are C.N.C 3/8" thick.Provides 10-12 horsepower gains.
Kit include: 1 Nut 1 Bolt 1 Bracket Spacer
All Strup Headers re-use the OEM stock manifold metal gaskets. MSRP: $300.00


WEAPON-R:

Weapon*R Street Header was designed to increase Horsepower & Torque. This is ideal header for all the people who are into weekend competition racing and yet drive thier car on a daily basis. ( NOT 50 State Legal ) Designed, Research and Development on Weapon*R's Dynapack Dyno. OFFROAD USE ONLY NOT LEGAL FOR USE ON PUBLIC HIGHWAYS


Makes 11.1Hp and 10.8TQ with JUST THE HEADER.

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Old 09-13-2009, 03:29 AM
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Originally Posted by tatwongkungfu
hey guys, i was deciding on what headers to get, strup or weapon? for my 2008 scion xb and do you know where the cheapest site were i can buy them?>
IMO Weapon-R will provide more power but the ceramic coated Strup looks better. Strup makes hp/tq claims but the only dyno results I've seen were from Import Tuner. They got 7whp and 6lbs tq from the Strup.

http://www.importtuner.com/powerpage...arb_legal.html
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very happy with my Strup. Aftermarket black cermaic coating reduced under hood temp. Remember you lose the cat when the stock comes off.
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Originally Posted by srb219
very happy with my Strup. Aftermarket black cermaic coating reduced under hood temp. Remember you lose the cat when the stock comes off.
is this the same for the 1g boxes?
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dont waste your money on a header buy a nos kit for a little more and make some actual power
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But a nos kit plus a header would make even more power lol. Header is a safer bet cause Im going to assume the OP hasnt really researched or messed with it before. If power is your ultimate goal I would say dont waste the money on the header as well but if you just want a tad bit more and a cool looking underhood piece then go ahead with the header.
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Originally Posted by coryjames
dont waste your money on a header buy a nos kit for a little more and make some actual power

Do BOTH!
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