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Old 02-20-2006, 07:56 PM
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Default Going to try the OBX header..

I've decided to give the OBX 4-2-1 header a try. Once I get it in, I'm going to have a welding friend of mine inspect it just to be safe.
I will install myself and let you know what I think of it. Hope I can be somewhat informative.

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Old 02-21-2006, 08:20 AM
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can't wait for an update.
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Old 02-22-2006, 05:14 AM
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How about Megan?
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Old 02-22-2006, 07:07 PM
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Megan doesn't make 4-2-1 header
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I'm interested as well. It would help with my SC
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Originally Posted by wooish
Megan doesn't make 4-2-1 header
oh thats right, they only make 4-1
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Old 02-27-2006, 06:33 PM
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I ordered it off ebay 140.00 shipped. Will be here Thursday. I'll keep everyone posted.
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Old 02-28-2006, 07:13 AM
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sweet! Don't forget to take pictures.
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got the header today. It was the wrong one. They sent me a 4-1 not a 4-2-1. I'll keep posted.
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ya, do take pics. also im interested if it makes a noticeable difference in driving and loudness
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Any Update? Hate to bump, but its beena few days. Also sending pm.
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none yet, still waiting for correct header. The 4-1 obx looked pretty good though. Welds were tight , only difference is they don't waste time polishing.
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I have another of there products, and the piping is done right, but the welds jsut needs some TLC to make it look perfect. From everythign I've seen they have the support bracket, but I wish I knew the company they were cloning it from.
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I got my header today. It looks good to me. Here are some pics. I'll try to get it installed this weekend.

http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/dibbot.../ph//my_photos
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the headers look pretty clean and decent from what i can c in da flix.........it would b most appreciative if u were to post some flix of the install/review
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Who did you buy it from? Can you post a link? or is it just E-bay?
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Originally Posted by Baine
Who did you buy it from? Can you post a link? or is it just E-bay?
I bought it off ebay. 140 shipped.
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So, did you install it yet?
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Originally Posted by hnefrdo
So, did you install it yet?
Not yet, hopefully this weekend. My brother is a mechanic, waiting to hear from him when I can come down to the shop to install.
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The Strup Header is good Just got it on and Looks beautiful and make a big diff.... =)
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