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Le Mans Master
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: Rockledge FL
per this site the XS power is a USA made set.
http://oversteeringonline.com/C5_Headers_X-pipe.html
321 stainless vs the 304 stainless that come on the more expensive brands. from everything i have read on exhausts and stainless steel, the 321 is better. 321 is the preferred quality for high heat FI applications.
Personally I would never own anything not made in the USA so I am going through my corvette and taking all of those parts that say made in Canada and replacing them.
Last edited by baxsom; Apr 3, 2011 at 11:29 AM.
Drifting
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From: either, ca/ohio
Former Vendor
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From: Portland OR
St. Jude Donor '10-'11-'12
No one in this country use 321 on headers that I know of.... I think certified USA forged 321 is a lot more expensive than 304 .. not sure.
I don't know of anyone who complained about a set of ARH, LG or Kooks though.
We offer ARH and there is a company in Texas right now called Big Flow Exhaust that is coming out with Vette headers as well.. They will be priced a couple hundred less than ARH most likely but will be 100% USA made using certified 304
Melting Slicks
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From: Near Jacksonville Fl.
Personally I would never own anything not made in the USA so I am going through my corvette and taking all of those parts that say made in Canada and replacing them.
Well better sell your car then!
Just for starters, your Alternator made in France.
Wheels made in Japan
Transmission made in Mexico
Differental made in Germany
Engine made in Canada
Brake rotors Canada
Brake calipers can't remember off hand but they are off shore also.
Clutch France
Well better sell your car then!
Just for starters, your Alternator made in France.
Wheels made in Japan
Transmission made in Mexico
Differental made in Germany
Engine made in Canada
Brake rotors Canada
Brake calipers can't remember off hand but they are off shore also.
Clutch France
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Racer
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From: Coral Springs Fl
Personally I would never own anything not made in the USA so I am going through my corvette and taking all of those parts that say made in Canada and replacing them.
Well better sell your car then!
Just for starters, your Alternator made in France.
Wheels made in Japan
Transmission made in Mexico
Differental made in Germany
Engine made in Canada
Brake rotors Canada
Brake calipers can't remember off hand but they are off shore also.
Clutch France
Well better sell your car then!
Just for starters, your Alternator made in France.
Wheels made in Japan
Transmission made in Mexico
Differental made in Germany
Engine made in Canada
Brake rotors Canada
Brake calipers can't remember off hand but they are off shore also.
Clutch France
Team Owner
Joined: Sep 2003
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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC
Personally I would never own anything not made in the USA so I am going through my corvette and taking all of those parts that say made in Canada and replacing them.
Well better sell your car then!
Just for starters, your Alternator made in France.
Wheels made in Japan
Transmission made in Mexico
Differental made in Germany
Engine made in Canada
Brake rotors CanadaBrazil
Brake calipers can't remember off hand but they are off shore also.South Carolina - PBR American plant
Clutch France
Well better sell your car then!
Just for starters, your Alternator made in France.
Wheels made in Japan
Transmission made in Mexico
Differental made in Germany
Engine made in Canada
Brake rotors Canada
BrazilBrake calipers can't remember off hand but they are off shore also.South Carolina - PBR American plant
Clutch France
Le Mans Master
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From: Oviedo Florida
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Save a few 100 and buy quality American Racing Headers.
Banned Scam/Spammer
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From: Oklahoma City
St. Jude Donor '09-'10-'11-'12-'13-'14-'15-'16-'17,'19,'22
Nothing for 300-500. You don't want to settle for the cheap headers.
Save up a bit and grab some LGs when you are ready. They are guaranteed for as long as you own the car.
Save up a bit and grab some LGs when you are ready. They are guaranteed for as long as you own the car.
Instructor
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From: Long Sault Ontario
Personally I would never own anything not made in the USA so I am going through my corvette and taking all of those parts that say made in Canada and replacing them.
Well better sell your car then!
Just for starters, your Alternator made in France.
Wheels made in Japan
Transmission made in Mexico
Differental made in Germany
Engine made in Canada
Brake rotors Canada
Brake calipers can't remember off hand but they are off shore also.
Clutch France
Well better sell your car then!
Just for starters, your Alternator made in France.
Wheels made in Japan
Transmission made in Mexico
Differental made in Germany
Engine made in Canada
Brake rotors Canada
Brake calipers can't remember off hand but they are off shore also.
Clutch France
Thats right! What makes your Vette stop and go, are made in Canada!
Last edited by fastyellowss; Apr 3, 2011 at 10:23 PM. Reason: didnt make sense
Tech Contributor
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From: Dyer, IN
Please elaborate on what qualifies a metal as "certified".
Drifting
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From: Plymouth Wisconsin
St. Jude Donor '11-'12
Safety Car
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From: You know your drunk when you swerve to miss the tree then you realize its your air freshener! Covington Ga
XSPower headers here. I have had them on for 4 years and not one single problem. They still look new. I bought a FAST 92 manifold with the money I saved. Also the new style XS headers are better than the ones I have on my car now. Save yourself some money and get the same results.
Last edited by 0331MARINE; Apr 3, 2011 at 11:44 PM.
Team Owner
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From: At the beach in little Rhody
Most materials are usually made to a specification and bought to a specifications without certification that the specification is met.