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Old Feb 10, 2006 | 05:52 AM
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I would like to know what is everyones thoughts on the Alpha Werks 4-1 Headers for the xB..........Does Anyone have one? Hows it feel? DYNO numbers?
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 01:44 AM
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Hi, I got one installed today, not too bad to put that in. As far as performance goes, it seems to pick up a little faster, the tone was lowered compared to stock, of corse I had K&N CAI and stock DC sport muffler. I like it.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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where did you get it at? how much? was the install pretty easy?
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 05:35 AM
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I was going to go with the alphawerks but i talked to a guy who said it want really bolt on and he had noticed that where the welds were there were openings. Just wanted to give my opinion. I went with the dc 4-1 headers but haven't got them installed yet. good luck with yours.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 05:38 AM
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hopefully the one he noticed was just that one or else i would have to learn how to weild in 30min and fix it myself haha
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:00 AM
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I got mine from ebay, $36 + $30 shipping. Welding was fine, no leak so far, it looks exactly like Strup one and it has an Alphawerks patch on it.
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:03 AM
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Install was easy, just follow the tech section about the DC Sport header for XB
Old Feb 12, 2006 | 07:14 AM
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thats kewl hopefully i will be getting one soon and after i put it on i hope its not too loud or else i will have to ride around with my silencer because my exhuast is already loud as it is and i hope it doesnt change the tone of my exhaust cuzz i luv how it sounds now
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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Has anyone even looked at the MMW header for the XB?
Old Feb 16, 2006 | 02:25 AM
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$275+$40 shipping ? I might have to hit the lotto first !!
Old Feb 19, 2006 | 11:17 PM
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i would have to agree with YellowRay......IMO i believe that most ppl well ppl with a budget preffer to buy something good but inexpensive but thats my Opinion
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