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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 01:54 PM
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How can you tell the TSP stainless steel headers vs their older mild steel headers? My only thoughts were if you see more rust on them. I’m thinking of buying a used set but don’t know if I want the older mild steel ones.

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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 02:09 PM
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Depending on what stainless is used, a magnet.
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 02:32 PM
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Those don't look like the new ones to me.
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They used to ceramic coat the old headers because they were mild steel, that's what these look like..
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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 05:41 PM
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Are they still worth buying?
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If you get them cheap enough .. new tsp headers are only a grand and you’ll get stainless all the right parts instructions and a warranty . Buy used and it’s a crap shoot .
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