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OBX Headers yes or no....
Instructor
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 173
Likes: 1
Beginning with the 2009, the geometry where the mid-pipe connects to the over-the-axle pipe was changed. A mid-pipe for a 2008 LS3 won't work with a 2009 and vice-versa. The OBX headers I see on the big auction site all say 2005-2008 or 2005-2009 fit. The 2005-2009 fit is b.s because of the geometry change but a muffler shop can remedy this if you buy a set of headers w/mid-pipe built for a 2008.
It's a personal choice but I don't want Chinese headers on my 2009 Corvette...probably more about buying American than value for the $$$ spent.
I checked the VIN you previously posted...the car didn't come with the Dual Mode (NPP option) exhaust right? The Dual Mode exhaust gives you the best of both worlds...quiet when you want it and healthy when you want. The factory quiet mufflers just don't seem right for a performance based car IMHO. Most aftermarket mufflers won't buy you much horsepower.
It's a personal choice but I don't want Chinese headers on my 2009 Corvette...probably more about buying American than value for the $$$ spent.
I checked the VIN you previously posted...the car didn't come with the Dual Mode (NPP option) exhaust right? The Dual Mode exhaust gives you the best of both worlds...quiet when you want it and healthy when you want. The factory quiet mufflers just don't seem right for a performance based car IMHO. Most aftermarket mufflers won't buy you much horsepower.
Racer
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 379
Likes: 4
From: Rochester NY
I would LOVE to know of one American manufacturer that DOESN'T use chinese made CNC welding machines and sources chinese made stainless steel. If you can find them I would then pay 3 times the cost. Just because a few guys touched up the welds and grinded some spots and bent the pipes here in America is not really made in America for me. I have them, they fit fine and work just as well performance wise as the competition. The seller you buy from is the problem they are usually drop shipping it and don't know what they are doing.
Pro
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 657
Likes: 9
From: Orlando, FL
I was going to get them and thank god I went with LG Super Pros (big thanks to Anthony at LG.) Much better quality and much better customer service if you need it (and I did.) If you can afford a Corvette you can afford the Corvette tax. The Corvette demographic is about the cheapest collective group I have ever seen. Get what you want but the saying you get what you pay for is most always true.
