OBX 4-2-1 header
02-28-2009 | 03:32 PM
#22
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Scion XA XB 03 04 05 06 Weapon R 4-2-1 Header NEW
Posted on ebay for $150! Just saw, hurry the bidding ends in about 6 hours!
Already got mine, its an awesome header!
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Posted on ebay for $150! Just saw, hurry the bidding ends in about 6 hours!
Already got mine, its an awesome header!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...0281&viewitem=
09-01-2009 | 01:08 AM
#27
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From: Orlando, FL
Installed today. Support bracket didn't line up so it's not being used. The heat shield tabs didn't all line up either. I had to grind out a little bit of one of the top holes in the heat shield in order to get both the tops holes to line up. The bottom two are tabs way off, probably an inch away from the bottom holes in the head shield. New holes would need to be drilled for the bottom screws, but just having the top two screws on tight keeps it on snug with no vibrations. Other than that, had no problems with the actual header fitment. Re-used doughnut gasket. Already had a K&N cai and Strup exhaust. While driving around tonight, I felt smoother and better acceleration throughout RPM range. Didn't hit the highway, but definitely noticed better around-town acceleration, like in the 3-4krpm range. The few times I floored it, felt it pulled better overall, and adds some chop to the overall sound.
09-01-2009 | 02:11 PM
#28
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I don't have any pics of how the holes don't line up, sorry. I wouldn't call them imperfections though. I think someone mentioned that the header was designed for a different version of the car, so the support bracket and heat shield tabs would probably line up fine on that car. They aren't even necessary, most aftermarket headers for the xA/xB don't have the support bracket or heat shield tabs anyway. If you want to save money on a decent 4-2-1, go with the OBX. I haven't had any problems with mine.
09-03-2009 | 12:53 AM
#29
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From: Orlando, FL
I don't have any pics of how the holes don't line up, sorry. I wouldn't call them imperfections though. I think someone mentioned that the header was designed for a different version of the car, so the support bracket and heat shield tabs would probably line up fine on that car. They aren't even necessary, most aftermarket headers for the xA/xB don't have the support bracket or heat shield tabs anyway. If you want to save money on a decent 4-2-1, go with the OBX. I haven't had any problems with mine.
09-18-2009 | 03:19 AM
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Looks don't matter either way, you never see the thing.
The ceramic will help keep underhood temps lower, but I've seen the finish on some of the lower quality ceramic headers peel away after only a few months.
Either way, they're relatively inexpensive, so why not?
The ceramic will help keep underhood temps lower, but I've seen the finish on some of the lower quality ceramic headers peel away after only a few months.
Either way, they're relatively inexpensive, so why not?
09-30-2009 | 05:21 AM
#33
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From: Orlando, FL
I don't have any pics of how the holes don't line up, sorry. I wouldn't call them imperfections though. I think someone mentioned that the header was designed for a different version of the car, so the support bracket and heat shield tabs would probably line up fine on that car. They aren't even necessary, most aftermarket headers for the xA/xB don't have the support bracket or heat shield tabs anyway. If you want to save money on a decent 4-2-1, go with the OBX. I haven't had any problems with mine.
I got my OBX Ceramic header today. What's your method to getting the bolts off that connect the OEM header to engine? I'm having a hard time with a socket wrench and can't break any of them loose. I just got a breaker bar hopefully that does the trick.
09-30-2009 | 04:04 PM
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10-02-2009 | 02:32 AM
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From: Orlando, FL
I hear PB Blaster is the best. I used WD-40 since thats all that I had and soaked the bolts and spring bolts and FINALLY got them off after a few days of soaking them. The spring bolts were no joke, you gotta crank it until it snaps. I will post pics of it installed soon. So far the OBX 4-2-1 ceramic header is awesome, definitely makes a difference. Throttle response is sooooooo much better.
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