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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 02:09 PM
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I just want to post my experience with my OBX Long Tube Header x pipe high flow cat kit I got on ebay for $675 shipped. Went on my 2002 Z06.

Myself and my mechanic friend installed the system 2 days ago. It took us about 6 hours but we didnt have a lift so took a little longer.

Everything fit perfectly except for egr connection on the passenger side header. We had to bend the stock egr hose a little to get it in to place and it was a tight fit and we stripped the threading on the header a little. We had to re thread the hole and use a different bolt.

Other than the EGR everything fit perfectly.

I have OBX exhaust on the car as well. The car sounds pretty sick right now. Only thing is I am getting a lot of drone at certain rpms. I may swap out the OBX exhaust for the Corsa to help with the drone. I havent driven it much because I am waiting for the front O2 extensions to come in the mail which should be here tomorrow. Then I am getting the car tuned next week and hopefully dynod in January.

Just wanted to say that I had a pretty good experience so far with the OBX system. We will see how they hold up but so far so good. I will post my dyno numbers when I get it done. So my car now has a Halltech CAI, OBX Long Tube Headers, X pipe, high flow Cats and exhaust.
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 02:17 PM
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 05:09 PM
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Are the headers stainless?
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 05:16 PM
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yeah. SS 304
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 05:21 PM
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Awesome. Do the cats seem pretty nice? Metal interior? And how is the overall quality of the welds?
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 05:32 PM
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Cats are metal interior. Looks like decent quality. My mechanic friend who knows better than me said the welds look fine.
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Default I Too have the OBX Longtubes and Xpipe at home waiting on install

I have the OBX Cat Back Too. installed already. I live in Georgia so no Emissions, catless Xpipe. I waited on Ebay and got mine for $624.00 total including the 50.00 Shipping. They came Monday, will get home tomorrow to Play with my Toys.



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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 09:28 PM
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I have the OBX long tubes, x pipe, no cats, and TI ZO6 mufflers. I think it's perfect. Zero drone , quiet idle, but sings above 3k.
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Yeah my OBX cat back droned before the long tube install and still is after. Gonna try the corsas. Hopefully it helps.
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So I am getting a Dyno Tune tomorrow afternoon at New Era Performance in Rochester NY. I will post my results when I get home.
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Hope the tune helps you out with the drone. The Corsa's will definitely help.
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