I used the gaskets and mine are not leaking, just had to tighten the bolts down nice and tight. Also band clamps would have been nice, I still might switch to those sometime in the future.

 

Let me send out an e-mail and see what the skinny is on the wideband plug. Worse comes to worse I will buy some in bulk and ship them out separately

 

No need on the plug with me as I have a wide band O2 gague on order but I do thank you for the offer, it really screams that you care. I did recheck all the bolts and all were tight. I may hve forgot to mention that mine let loose only after a few 1/4 mile passes with the go go juice.. Oh ye I picked up .5 sec with the new exhaust....

 

All Gasket warranties are voided if you're juiced!



Half a second!?!?!? That's pretty damn good isn't it?

Tim

 

Really damn good if you ask me! Hell yeah

 

So I think I am going to take the plung!! How do I go about ordering? Also, would you guys include the better clamps for an additional price? Anything else I need to know about before I buy? I have heard something about heat wraps or something for the plug wires? My car is an 03 with 42K. Should I replace the plugs while I am at it? Sorry for the questions.

Thanks!!

Al

 

After seeing the idiot from XS Power post up and rip on others product and vendors you couldnt pay me to put these on my car

 

he did not rip on anyone, simply defending himself from unnessary comments.

 

That was very unfortunate the way that went down... I know both those guys and I know XS Power meant no personal attack on Dennis (C5 BearFan) who is also a great guy!

He gets extremely frustrated with the made in China comments, how would you feel if a product you've worked very hard on and spent thousands of dollars on was constantly getting bashed by erroneous information?? I can understand his frustration, and this environment makes for difficult communication at times, anybody can spit out any garbage they want...

XS also is certain that the OP of that thread was a "mole" stirring up misinformation in an attempt to thwart sales... Ironically that appears to have been successfull! Although the sales seem to going to a different manufacturer, which is fine as long as the instigator isn't getting any! I would rather Dennis get them then some greedy, sneaky backstabber...

I think the big boys are starting to feel some pressure on their monopoly... I KNOW how much the actual costs are on this system and let me tell you that ANY price over $1,000 for a Catted system (Headers and X Pipe) is more then Doubled. Their prices, closer to $2k are just robbery!!!!! Plain and simple, it's

We've long suspected PM campaigns against lower cost products as well... It's hard to believe when you get 20 or more people posting up that they are interested in buying a set and then get NO sales that they all changed their minds without outside influence.

So I understand his frustration...

Tim

 

That sort of stuff is going to happen, nature of the beast. XS did post some things he wishes to have not said toward Dennis and has apologized, and I feel Tim has stated the point of the matter perfectly.

Anyways, moving on, lets see some install pictures/ comments from those that have received their systems!

 

I personally like after research (cost/value) the XS Series... and also, I'm glad to spend my cash on companies that build here in the U.S.A

It wont be this month, but I can say that when my engine goes back together, it will have some modded XS headers on it... (removing a.i.r. tubes)






p.s. I've known Superman09 for years going back to thousands of posts we both have on ls1tech.com and I'll say that he's a stand up guy, and that translates to striving to be the best enthusiast/vendor possible. If you're on the fence about headers, look hard at the XS product with confidence in mind and know that this vendor will make sure you're happy should you have a question/issue after the sale/delivery.

 

Thanks Joshua, I really appreciate the nice words! I really do strive my best to make everyone as happy as possible. I know how I like to be treated when I am purchasing products, so I try and give that to you guys when purchasing through me

 

*** Installing on a 4-post lift? READ THIS! ***
It appears we have had an issue with installing on a 4-post lift. I am unsure if it is only a specific set-up model of 4-post, but the ramps of the lift have gotten in the way to not allow the necessary space to twist the headers up into place from the bottom. AGAIN I will say I do not know if this is 4 posts in general or just a specific one.... I guess it really depends on ramp placement of the lift and where the car is positioned on this.

To remedy...
1.) use a jack for the lift if you have one and raise the front of the car up off the ramps to give you the room to twist the headers up and in.
2.) If no jack, and you MUST install on the 4-post as only option, your hope is not lost. Simply drain the oil, drop the pan down to be able to move it over to one side as you slip the headers up and in.


****THIS HAS ONLY BEEN OBSERVED ONCE AND ONLY ON A 4-POST LIFT WITH THE RAMPS OF THE LIFT BLOCKING NECESSARY SPACE!!!!! IF YOU ARE ON A 2-POST O JACKSTANDS, THE HEADERS SLIDE RIGHT UP AND IN!!!!!****

 

Race Ramps makes the Portable Pits Stop Ramp which might provide more clearance in a situation like this?

You can see it at: http://www.raceramps.com/portablepitstopramp.html

 

THose look great considering you can remove the center sections which block needed room to wrench!

 

Thanks!

Other neat things are that the unit disassembles and can be stacked as a compact unit - out of the way when not in use. Also, the unit can be used on grass, sand, or gravel - without sinking down.

We may be biased, but we really think this thing is cool...

 

$2800 ramps to install $900 headers...hmmm just sayin...

 

Well ya. Just for headers wouldn't make sense. But, if you were looking into buying a four post lift, and you wanted more accessibility under the car...

 

Would be nuts to buy those just for an install, haha. But a nice "tool" to have around if you do a lot of wrenching on the car. jackstands work perfect to install these headers

 

It is nice to have options.