Pulling the trigger on sidepipes- are these the right ones
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 308
Likes: 4
From: Matthews North Carolina
Pulling the trigger on sidepipes- are these the right ones
I have a 1980 manual trans./engine rebuild and I think I am finally going to make the switch to sidepipes. I have been looking around and found this deal on ebay. Has anyone else made this same purchase and would this be everything I would need? My mechanic will be doing the install. Contains: OBX Racing Sports Stainless Steel Exhaust Manifold Headers . Item is brand new and still sealed in box. Includes all gaskets and hardware necessary for the install. Also comes with a lifetime warranty from manufacturer defects. Dyno proven to increase horsepower. $699.00!
Many thanks...rs
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-S...item2c5db47f41
Many thanks...rs
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/OBX-S...item2c5db47f41
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 8,721
Likes: 108
From: Canada
They should be fine, where are they made? Most sidepipe mfgs. don't usually make claims to increase horsepower unless they are comparing to other sideoipe brands. I would look at adding covers as well. What guarantee is offered on them.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 308
Likes: 4
From: Matthews North Carolina
i would say 60/40- looks over performance...runs pretty strong now(about 375 hp) but any added hp would be nice..
Lifetime warranty from manufacturer defects offered. From the recent posts that i have read, most people who have put sidepipes on usually are pretty happy with them. My car is not a daily driver but i do drive it several times a week. I just love the look of sidepipes but don't want to hinder the performance of my car.
Lifetime warranty from manufacturer defects offered. From the recent posts that i have read, most people who have put sidepipes on usually are pretty happy with them. My car is not a daily driver but i do drive it several times a week. I just love the look of sidepipes but don't want to hinder the performance of my car.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,501
Likes: 35
From: Sunshine State, USA
Senior Member
Cruise-In V Veteran
Do a search, I think you will find the OBX sidepipe headers are made in China. I do everything I can to NOT buy anything made in China (which gets harder and harder every year). Some people don't mind buying made in China parts, but I try to keep my money right here in the U.S. whenever possible. Here is a link to CUSTOM IMAGE as he too offers headers just like you want, but they are made in the U.S. I believe he has a sale going on right now too.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ess-steel.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ess-steel.html
Last edited by CRAIGVETTE; Jul 12, 2011 at 09:36 PM. Reason: added link
Pro
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 691
Likes: 25
From: Boynton Beach Florida
Do a search, I think you will find the OBX sidepipe headers are made in China. I do everything I can to NOT buy anything made in China (which gets harder and harder every year). Some people don't mind buying made in China parts, but I try to keep my money right here in the U.S. whenever possible. Here is a link to CUSTOM IMAGE as he too offers headers just like you want, but they are made in the U.S. I believe he has a sale going on right now too.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ess-steel.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ess-steel.html
. One thing to keep in mind, the OBX header/sidepipes don't come with baffles where the XS-power does, may not be what you want but at least they are included.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 954
Likes: 2
From: San Jose CA
Here is a link to CUSTOM IMAGE as he too offers headers just like you want, but they are made in the U.S. I believe he has a sale going on right now too.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ess-steel.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ess-steel.html
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer
Brett Foote
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)
Michael S. Palmer
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years
Joe Kucinski
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972
Joe Kucinski
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!
Michael S. Palmer
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!
Joe Kucinski
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter
Joe Kucinski
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time
Verdad Gallardo
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 954
Likes: 2
From: San Jose CA
My advice? Buff and polish the weld before installation. Just use buffing compound plus a Dremel or a drill attached wheel. Welds will come out as shiney and remain so.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2001
Posts: 2,501
Likes: 35
From: Sunshine State, USA
Senior Member
Cruise-In V Veteran
Plus, he is a supporting vendor on the Forum too.
Last edited by CRAIGVETTE; Jul 12, 2011 at 11:25 PM.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 954
Likes: 2
From: San Jose CA
Josh sells XS-Power headers and side pipes. Type XS-Power and China into your search browser and see what you find.
For Josh: What is the United States address where your XS-Power headers are manufactured? Not your sales address but the location where the pipes are welded and formed?
Interesting thread...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...r-headers.html
For Josh: What is the United States address where your XS-Power headers are manufactured? Not your sales address but the location where the pipes are welded and formed?
Interesting thread...
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c6-t...r-headers.html
Last edited by Clubby99; Jul 13, 2011 at 02:13 AM.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
Posts: 8,721
Likes: 108
From: Canada
Clubby99, what do they sound like. I once had '69 style ones on my vert and they were just too loud. I also had this horrible hollow drone from 55 - 70 mph so I sold them and went with duals with Ultraflows.
Last edited by gdh; Jul 13, 2011 at 10:38 AM.
Pro
Joined: Jul 2010
Posts: 691
Likes: 25
From: Boynton Beach Florida
[quote=Clubby99;1578117924]Not correct. OBX header/sidepipes do come with baffles installed.
Thanks for the correction. The eBay add said 4 piece which makes it sound like (2) headers (2) sidepipes but didn't mention baffles so I stand corrected. With that being said, what style baffle are in the OBX pipes? glass pack style like the Hooker pipes or a reverse flow?
Thanks for the correction. The eBay add said 4 piece which makes it sound like (2) headers (2) sidepipes but didn't mention baffles so I stand corrected. With that being said, what style baffle are in the OBX pipes? glass pack style like the Hooker pipes or a reverse flow?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 954
Likes: 2
From: San Jose CA
If too loud, you can swap the mufflers with any that fit in Hooker Headers side pipes.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 954
Likes: 2
From: San Jose CA
Down side of OBX is that there is no hardware to mount the side pipes. I used the hardware that mounts Hooker Header sidepipes, sold at the usual sources.
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-65668XHKR/
http://www.summitracing.com/parts/HOK-65668XHKR/
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 954
Likes: 2
From: San Jose CA
[QUOTE=palmbeachvette76;1578120680]
Not sure but sounds good to my ears
Not correct. OBX header/sidepipes do come with baffles installed.
Thanks for the correction. The eBay add said 4 piece which makes it sound like (2) headers (2) sidepipes but didn't mention baffles so I stand corrected. With that being said, what style baffle are in the OBX pipes? glass pack style like the Hooker pipes or a reverse flow?
Thanks for the correction. The eBay add said 4 piece which makes it sound like (2) headers (2) sidepipes but didn't mention baffles so I stand corrected. With that being said, what style baffle are in the OBX pipes? glass pack style like the Hooker pipes or a reverse flow?
Instructor
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 149
Likes: 3
From: Chadron Ne
I have a set of sidepipes from xs power and like them very much. The only thing I did not like about them was the muffler or baffle or what ever you want to call it that was welded into the tubes. I discovered they had an inch and a quarter diameter exhaust flow going through them. I ground them out and replaced them with much sounding and better flowing baffles. These pipes cost half of what hooker was charging and they are all stainless, not half ceramic coated with stainless tubes. I did think they were American made however and am a little bummed to discover that they are likely Chinese!!!
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 954
Likes: 2
From: San Jose CA
Here is proof that XS-Power side pipes are Chinese. Just because a vendor repackages an item and slaps an American flag decal on it does not make it America. For months, we all read the same thing. Buy American. Don't but Chinese junk. Buy from this supporting vendor. Actual gushing. Many from people who don't even own side pipes.
Here is a link to the "contact us" address for XS-Power:
http://www.xs-power.com/contact.html
Here is a link to the "contact us" address for SSChrome (Same address) AKA XS-Power, AKA Superpowers, AKA Josh:
http://ssautochrome.com/level.itml/icOid/1496
Here is a link specifying SSChrome (detail of actual shipments) ships from China:
http://panjiva.com/Ssautochrome-Inc/2130847
Here is a link to the "contact us" address for XS-Power:
http://www.xs-power.com/contact.html
Here is a link to the "contact us" address for SSChrome (Same address) AKA XS-Power, AKA Superpowers, AKA Josh:
http://ssautochrome.com/level.itml/icOid/1496
Here is a link specifying SSChrome (detail of actual shipments) ships from China:
http://panjiva.com/Ssautochrome-Inc/2130847
Last edited by Clubby99; Jul 13, 2011 at 12:26 PM.
Thread Starter
Racer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 308
Likes: 4
From: Matthews North Carolina
thx for all the input...i think i hit a nerve with the OBX brand. I will call and speak to josh at XS-power. last question- what if i buy a header/sidepipe setup that is used but good condition- any downside to used over new other than some miles being put on them. would the fitting still be as good the 2nd time used?
thx for all the CF help...rs
thx for all the CF help...rs