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Old Jul 30, 2011 | 08:52 PM
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Default Used TPIS or new XSPower headers?

I can get a set of used TPIS headers with catted x-pipe for $550 shipped. The ceramic coating is a little rough and the collector mounting tabs are gone. I am strongly considering the XSPower setup for $875 shipped. Is one of better quality or performance than the other?
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I can get a set of used TPIS headers with catted x-pipe for $550 shipped. The ceramic coating is a little rough and the collector mounting tabs are gone. I am strongly considering the XSPower setup for $875 shipped. Is one of better quality or performance than the other?
XSPower headers are stainless steel so no flaking of ceramic coating to worry about. I have XSPower headers and have not ever owned any TPIS headers so I cannot offer a fair comparison. I can offer that they come with mounting tabs in place and new cats which would have no risk of being clogged or otherwise faulty.

So far I am very happy with my headers and the price and quality.
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Old Jul 31, 2011 | 03:26 PM
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After lurking for months for a set of used "name brand" headers I went with new xspower and am very happy....
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