Hinson Headers--who has them???
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From: Brandon MS
Hinson Headers--who has them???
Sorry if there is a list somewhere. Just looking for feedback from owners who have used Hinson Headers..
Are they too good to be true at that price point? Made in USA, with X pipe, and Ceramic Coated for cheaper than everyone else. .What am I missing?
Are they too good to be true at that price point? Made in USA, with X pipe, and Ceramic Coated for cheaper than everyone else. .What am I missing?
Race Director
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From: Raleigh, NC
St. Jude Donor '15
I think every person that has installed them has complained they either included the wrong O2 extensions or the ones included were barely long enough, lol
Look at what headers cost for most other platforms... makes me wonder why an option like Hinson hasn't been around longer.
Look at what headers cost for most other platforms... makes me wonder why an option like Hinson hasn't been around longer.
Safety Car
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From: Baton Rouge LA
St. Jude Donor '14, '16
I think every person that has installed them has complained they either included the wrong O2 extensions or the ones included were barely long enough, lol
Look at what headers cost for most other platforms... makes me wonder why an option like Hinson hasn't been around longer.
Look at what headers cost for most other platforms... makes me wonder why an option like Hinson hasn't been around longer.
The headers themselves were a dream though. The only install tip I have is to make sure you're not trying to push all the pipes in as far as they will possibly go otherwise the curves in the pipes won't line up with their corresponding curves in the tunnel.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2016
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From: pocatello Idaho
For sub $800 ceramic coated hearers and x pipe (3"), I felt good about the deal. My O2 extensions were just fine, but 2 of the clamps were wrong size. A call to Hinson got the proper clamps on their way to me.
All in all, I'm quite satisfied with this purchase.
All in all, I'm quite satisfied with this purchase.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2016
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From: MD/FL
Sounds like a good deal. I am interested in ordering them I just don't want to get them, go to have them put on and have an issue like stated above - wrong clamps, short o2 ext. and then have to wait for the correct items to be shipped...I guess for the price, you can't really complain though.
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Safety Car
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From: Baton Rouge LA
St. Jude Donor '14, '16
Sounds like a good deal. I am interested in ordering them I just don't want to get them, go to have them put on and have an issue like stated above - wrong clamps, short o2 ext. and then have to wait for the correct items to be shipped...I guess for the price, you can't really complain though.
Racer
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Ohio
Mine went on easy and sound great. Wrong O2 sensor delivered even after confirming on the phone I had a Grand Sport and that they would send me the right trapezoid connection. Luckily Jegs had 3' extensions 1.5 hrs away. I should have checked instead of trusted they were right...the car was on the rack and tore down. The mechanic still had plenty to do while I fetched the right parts. Hinson has this statement at the bottom of their install page. "
Our goal is to deliver a high quality product with top notch customer service. Contact us with your questions or concerns. If you cannot leave perfect feedback on this product, please contact us to see how we can assist you". Wonder why? Like I said I'm happy, and they shipped them within an hr. After calling them...so I have an extra set if somebody needs them....
Our goal is to deliver a high quality product with top notch customer service. Contact us with your questions or concerns. If you cannot leave perfect feedback on this product, please contact us to see how we can assist you". Wonder why? Like I said I'm happy, and they shipped them within an hr. After calling them...so I have an extra set if somebody needs them....
Racer
Joined: Oct 2015
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From: Ohio
No videos. I went with no cats. Im still tweaking the tune. The weather has been horrible around here in Ohio. Diablew is who I am using for the tune, so I will not have dyno numbers.
Im not real concerned about power, the thing is already scary... I wanted the sound and thats what I got! Headers/catless with NPP sound awesome!
Im not real concerned about power, the thing is already scary... I wanted the sound and thats what I got! Headers/catless with NPP sound awesome!
Le Mans Master
Joined: Oct 2014
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From: Atlanta GA
I went the same direction ... and I got the same result , its scary and crazy loud . Glad I have NPP
Dave
Burning Brakes
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Oro Valley AZ
I put a set on my 07 last month. No problems with the install, no problems with the quality of the product, no problem with the O2 extensions. They're pretty loud with NPP open and power was notable before tuning.
Racer
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From: HOMESTEAD FLORIDA
I posted the same question about a month ago. I got a lot of mixed reviews, but it seem that there were more negatives than positives, enough negatives to make me lean towards one of the 3 popular brands. Got the absolutely best deal on a set of Kooks LT 1 7/8 and off road pipes, from Maryland Speed. The difference in price was just a couple hundred dollars so it was an easy decision to go with a top of the line set, everything you need is included and with lifetime waranty. You hardly hear issues with Kooks, ARH or LG. Most of the top shops only sell and install one of those three brands. Here is the link to my thread;
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...headers-2.html
Lots of good unbiased information. IMHO he little savings don't justify the risk of a lower quality product, installation issues and down the road problems.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...headers-2.html
Lots of good unbiased information. IMHO he little savings don't justify the risk of a lower quality product, installation issues and down the road problems.
Advanced
Joined: May 2016
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From: McDonough Georgia
I installed Hinson headers and catless x-pipe on my car about six months ago and have had zero issues and love the sound. Like a lot of people saying: I recommend you getting longer 02 extensions. Also, make sure you do the heat cycles because a buddy of mine didn't and his coating started to flake off.
Last edited by Incalescence; Feb 10, 2017 at 12:42 AM.
Instructor
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Eastern Nebraska
Just got a set of the Hinson Headers with high flow cats for Christmas. I did the install myself in my garage on jack stands on my 06 LS2. Everything went together super easy and I did 5 heat cycles. They sound amazing, and I have muffler deletes. I had tune done by DiabloLew. I was worried about the length of O2 extensions, when I got them the first thing I did was measure them. They all four measured 32" and I got and extra set of clamps, the entesions routed perfectly without me have to mess with the factory harness to get more room. Maybe they finally listened and lengthed them... I think the quality of the fit, finish, and performance are perfect for half the price of other brands.
Last edited by HP_atTheWheels; Feb 11, 2017 at 02:05 PM.
