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US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Dupain » Thu Aug 14, 2014 5:30 am

Do they bolt straight on to our stock catalytic converters?

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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby aka_juffa » Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:40 pm

Yes, but you should make sure that you confirm your exact model with the seller as there can be some variation.

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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Apu » Thu Aug 14, 2014 9:59 pm

There are so many good options locally, why go through the hassle of getting it in from the States?

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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Dupain » Thu Aug 14, 2014 10:12 pm

Thanks J. They are very cheap Apu, and shipping is ok. Just after a 4-1 header and most are 4-2-1.

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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby ralt » Thu Aug 14, 2014 11:16 pm

Hi.
Just remember most US extractors are to a degree compromised owing to the steering shaft on the left hand side ( the hot side )on Na & Nb and the problems with long primaries and collectors in a restricted space, You would be better off getting onto one of the buying groups and buy from yahoo japan secondhand or source locally.

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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Dupain » Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:13 am

ralt wrote:Hi.
Just remember most US extractors are to a degree compromised owing to the steering shaft on the left hand side ( the hot side )on Na & Nb and the problems with long primaries and collectors in a restricted space, You would be better off getting onto one of the buying groups and buy from yahoo japan secondhand or source locally.


Thoughts are that a RHD header into a LHD car like you said would be a problem and a LHD header into a RHD with the steering shaft now on the left hand side would be ok with the extra room.

Some of these US headers go for $120 US, I suppose they have a bigger market.

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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Dupain » Fri Aug 15, 2014 9:22 am

This was $399, 4-1. I have to fix a leak in my current HSK 4-2-1 item and that will cost @$200 with labour. Needs the flex section replaced, it is an awesome header but the slight leak is annoying and noticeable as you put down some revs initially. Will let you know how it goes in a few weeks time when it arrives. "Should fit". Be good to get a 4-1 to compare.

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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby plohl » Fri Aug 15, 2014 10:08 am

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CXRacing-Header-1989-1999-Miata-MX-5-NA-1-8L-Equal-Length-2-pcs-Vband-/271543748288?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f3944c6c0

Those aren't equal length. At all. You can tell by looking at cyl 1 and cyl 4. Cyl 1 should be reasonably straight to the collector, and 4 would be curled up to make up the length. You should have spent you're money fixing the current headers.
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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Dupain » Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:12 am

plohl wrote:http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/CXRacing-Header-1989-1999-Miata-MX-5-NA-1-8L-Equal-Length-2-pcs-Vband-/271543748288?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item3f3944c6c0

Those aren't equal length. At all. You can tell by looking at cyl 1 and cyl 4. Cyl 1 should be reasonably straight to the collector, and 4 would be curled up to make up the length. You should have spent you're money fixing the current headers.


They are tuned.

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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby plohl » Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:29 am

Do you even understand what tuned means?
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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Regie » Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:31 am

No warranty aye.

I see these welds lasting a long time :roll:
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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby slug_dub » Fri Aug 15, 2014 11:55 am

SURE ARE CURLY.
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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Dupain » Fri Aug 15, 2014 3:57 pm

plohl wrote:Do you even understand what tuned means?


Gas flow rates to the collector from each outlet. Arrive same time.

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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Steampunk » Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:04 pm

plohl wrote:Do you even understand what tuned means?


"Product Info and Spec:

Header:
1.65" Equal Length Runners"


they have a rather broad definition of "equal length".
Primary that should be the shortest is the longest and vice-versa. :?

Also, how exactly does the secondaries attach to the tertiary?
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Re: US Headers & Exhausts NA

Postby Dupain » Fri Aug 15, 2014 4:07 pm

I'll go a review when I get it.

Don't brush it off because it is cheap and on E Bay. CX Racing has a huge range of products.

The more common 4-2-1 can go for $120.


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