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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:40 PM
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So today in my search for parts for my Scion Xb. I called AutoAnything.com about Dc Sport headers for Scion. The customer service guy said that they went out of business and were bought out by Pilot Automotive.

Is it true?
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:47 PM
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yea.. Pilot Automotive owns DC Sports a well as DME..

it's been a few years now.. acquisition happened back in 2007..
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:51 PM
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Default Are the Dc sport headers still being sold?

Im tryin to fin a quality header for Scion and Im always referred to Dc sport headers. Are they discontinuing the line and all there parts?
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 09:58 PM
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Strup makes a great header, and actually, the ones on ebay for $50 are shockingly high quality.
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:02 PM
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How long has Strup been around? I havent heard anything about them
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:52 PM
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strup is good stuff.

pm me, we sell headers for discounted prices
Old Apr 20, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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the strup founder used to be with DC/AEM. he broke off and started his own company. i have the strup header, and it's definitely high quality and gives a good pep to the box.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 12:59 AM
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Thats the info I needed to hear. Thankyou. I will be purchasing one soon. I cant wait to get in my box.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 02:42 AM
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DC?
i didn't know that.
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 05:35 PM
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Hmm didn't know that either...... just know that they vendors still sold their header
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Do you know of any vendors that still sell dc sport header for scion xb?
Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:32 PM
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end result of bad economy
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http://www.directtuning.com/store/p-...axb-03-06.aspx

http://www.ptuning.com/html/Item-Des...l&ModelDesc=xB (use code 'ptscionlife' for a discount)
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Have you purchased stuff from these 2 sites? Are they pretty reliable and dependable ?
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Ptuning is fantastic and a long time sponsor of ScionLife.
I haven't bought from directtuning but I've heard good things.
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Thanks for the input. its greatly appreciated.
Old Apr 24, 2009 | 03:43 PM
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You could always get a TRD header
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