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Jan 22, 2009 | 08:42 AM

gunnerrun

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Melrose Headers?

Anyone using Melrose headers and what do think of them?

Jan 22, 2009 | 09:34 AM

theofel

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From: DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA

St. Jude Donor '10-'13

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Originally Posted by gunnerrun

Anyone using Melrose headers and what do think of them?

I am! They were originally installed on my 06 LS2 and then installed on my 08 LS3. The fit and finish is superb and they still look like new with over 30,000 miles. The Melrose headers are coated inside as well as the outside...They are lighter than ss headers and look better. They also hold the heat in so the engine compartment is slightly cooler. As far as performance goes...My car runs 11.2@121mph with just bolt-ons. If I had to purchase headers again ....I would purchase the Melrose headers. I also installed the Random Tech flow through cats which also held up and performs well after 30,000 miles of use. Good luck with your decision.

Jan 22, 2009 | 12:43 PM

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How much are the ones with cats?

Jan 22, 2009 | 01:25 PM

theofel

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From: DELRAY BEACH FLORIDA

St. Jude Donor '10-'13

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Originally Posted by MAJ Z06

How much are the ones with cats?

I don't remember the price. They were purchased three years ago.

Jan 22, 2009 | 02:10 PM

stroked250

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I agree with the above comments, two years on mine, look like they did day 1. No issues, I will use them again.

Jan 22, 2009 | 03:06 PM

gunnerrun

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How much are the ones with cats?

I bought mine form Chris Hardwood. His number is 850 559 9604. I believe you will find his pricing agreeable.

Jan 22, 2009 | 03:53 PM

mfoti

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Have mine for 2 years on my 07. No complaints..... seem to be high quality which still look like new today. Got mine from west coast corvette.

Jan 22, 2009 | 04:00 PM

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From: Ocala Florida

Melrose Headers

Had melrose Headers, random hi flow cats, and a procharger installed by Chris at Xtreme in Blountsville, FL. No problems so far.

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Jan 22, 2009 | 06:18 PM

AU N EGL

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From: Raleigh / Rolesville NC

Melrose headers are some of the best but most under rated heads around

Jan 22, 2009 | 06:46 PM

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Fore58

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I agree with the above comments. I had them for two years on my 05 LS2, now a L92L76 with no problems. No change in coloration. They actually come with the Random Tech Cats for about $1700.

Jan 22, 2009 | 08:09 PM

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OCCOMSRAZOR

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From: Beaverton OR

They may not get every ounce of power out your engine, but they are a very good product with excellent fit and finish. You can also get them for a decent price.

Jan 22, 2009 | 08:56 PM

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drivinfast

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From: Houston 06 C6 Ysi SC 402 fgd TX

I kept them from my cam ls2 to the 402 with SC. holding up well, at more than 700rwhp

Jan 23, 2009 | 12:07 AM

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Wingrider

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I completely agree with the above comments. After 25,000 miles they still look new. Great product.

Jan 25, 2009 | 01:51 AM

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0MarylandSpeed

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From: Southern MD

These are nice headers. The good thing to know however is that they are aluminized steel..so if the coating comes off..they will rust. Again..a great product..just not a point I saw mentioned here.