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gen5dewy · 08-19-2017, 02:35 PM

I'm looking to get headers here in the near future. I'm keep looking at different places to get them. Ive seen headers for as much as 1400 but as low as 400. What would yall recommend? I alreadt plan on getting a tune after they are installed and getting them ceramic coated before they go, but not sure by who. I've looked at BBK and Stainless Works, leaning toward stainless, but am just not sure what to go with.
I know there are threds on here about this topic I'm just not good with the search feature to find them.... any and all recommendations at welcome and greatly appreciated

sinisterlsx510 · 08-19-2017, 02:54 PM

If ur on a budget go with tsp/or even speed engineering.. but u can also look for deals on the forum.. i personally got some stainless works for dirt cheap

gen5dewy · 08-19-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by sinisterlsx510

If ur on a budget go with tsp/or even speed engineering.. but u can also look for deals on the forum.. i personally got some stainless works for dirt cheap

I'm not overly concerned about budget. Now I'm not ganna blow 2k on something but if it was the proper part for what I want I would consider it. I just want the right tool for the job

Avenging Orange · 08-19-2017, 03:11 PM

If you are smart enough to post....you are smart enough to search. Best bet is to stick with popular budget names as suggested....especially if you are coating....tsp, speed engineerinkg, obx, stainless power.

NC_SS · 08-19-2017, 03:24 PM

I run speed engineering, and have been running them for more than a year now without issue.

Really just boils down to how much money you're willing to spend, to my knowledge there is no difference between brands when it comes to same size headers. My 1 7/8 longtubes probably flow just as well as Stainless, TSP, or Kooks

Heck there is a member running speed engineering headers with a cam and making 500 something wheel HP. I'm not gonna lie, the quality will probably be better from the more expensive brands, but these "ebay" headers are hard to beat for the money.

My thought process was on what is essentially flow mods, I don't believe you gotta pay top dollar to get similarly performing products, but if I was going to do major work(boost/cam/head/etc) then yea I'd swing for the best stuff I could afford.

BRN2SPD · 08-19-2017, 11:38 PM

Stainless works is best bang for buck imo

BAD DAB · 08-20-2017, 07:02 AM

Another vote for Stainless Works...............

jrhagen · 08-20-2017, 07:48 AM

Contact Maryland Speed. They will hook you up, eventually.

who-dat · 08-20-2017, 08:37 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

Contact Maryland Speed. They will hook you up, eventually.

What he means by eventually is that you'll receive them within the year.

christianchevell · 08-20-2017, 08:45 AM

Look to see if the budget headers have a decent merge spike and the stainless is a good grade...I went with stainless power made by stainless works overseas welding.... any well they got a polish up from me and buffing head and some metal polish I got form harbor freight and used high flow cats I got in a deal form Maryland speed years ago for $712 shipped which was a real deal at the time. Now of course there are others that are out there, and you have to do the research...I wanted quality at a low price...both do not go together too well...LOL I am pleased over the years my headers have changed to a nice champagne color and never leaked nor with a build and tune on a couple engines no problems with the cats and with NPP exhaust I have excellent decal poppin/burble should I want it down shifting or just when the fuel shut off kicks it getting off throttle ocassionally.

who-dat · 08-20-2017, 08:48 AM

If you do not want to do cats and do not want to pay top dollar for a brand name, speed engineering headers are tried and tested time and time again for $400 shipped with extensions and new gaskets. I would opt out of their clamps and buy your own though. Then again if you want cats, TSP can give you cats that match up or you can just buy TSP with their cats and it'll end up costing about the same around $700

pyroguy · 08-20-2017, 04:09 PM

It all depends on how long you plan to hold on to your car IMO. If you plan on never selling the car then more expensive brands are worth it in my opinion because they're guaranteed forever. If you only plan on having your car for 10-15 years max then mid range headers are a good way to go, also if you need cats the mid range headers will still be able to outfit you with them like the high priced ones. If you change cars as often as your underwear, don't waste your money, just get some Speed Engineering headers as they will do the job and you won't blow a bunch of extra coin.

Here's some forum favorites:
Higher price: Kooks, Stainless Works, ARH
Mid range price: OBX, Stainless Power, Texas Speed
Budget price: Speed Engineering, eBay/Amazon headers

The budget headers sometimes require extra parts to make them work properly like different exhaust clamps, adding in O2 extensions, and the budget ones typically don't come with cats if you need them.

Also, www.marylandspeed.com has free ceramic coating with the code FREECOATKOOKS or at least they used to. Some people have been experiencing slower than anticipated turn around times right now, but they are good to keep you posted and will do what is necessary to make it right if their supplier is backed up. I've bought from them for years and they've treated me pretty well.

bd2014rs/ss · 08-20-2017, 07:07 PM

Maryland speed did give me a great deal on mine but i also bought my cai and cat-back. The more you buy the more you save... especially if you call them. Although it did take a while to ship out. But with all the $$$$$ they saved me with the bundle i didnt mind waiting.

gen5dewy · 08-21-2017, 10:17 AM

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Originally Posted by pyroguy

It all depends on how long you plan to hold on to your car IMO. If you plan on never selling the car then more expensive brands are worth it in my opinion because they're guaranteed forever. If you only plan on having your car for 10-15 years max then mid range headers are a good way to go, also if you need cats the mid range headers will still be able to outfit you with them like the high priced ones. If you change cars as often as your underwear, don't waste your money, just get some Speed Engineering headers as they will do the job and you won't blow a bunch of extra coin.

Here's some forum favorites:
Higher price: Kooks, Stainless Works, ARH
Mid range price: OBX, Stainless Power, Texas Speed
Budget price: Speed Engineering, eBay/Amazon headers

The budget headers sometimes require extra parts to make them work properly like different exhaust clamps, adding in O2 extensions, and the budget ones typically don't come with cats if you need them.

Also, www.marylandspeed.com has free ceramic coating with the code FREECOATKOOKS or at least they used to. Some people have been experiencing slower than anticipated turn around times right now, but they are good to keep you posted and will do what is necessary to make it right if their supplier is backed up. I've bought from them for years and they've treated me pretty well.

I think yall have reassured me on wanting Stainless power headers. I do plan on keeping this car as long as humanly possible so I might as well go with the best!
Thank you all for the advice!

08-19-2017, 02:35 PM	#1
gen5dewy Drives: 2015 Black 2SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Culpeper, VA Posts: 163	headers question I'm looking to get headers here in the near future. I'm keep looking at different places to get them. Ive seen headers for as much as 1400 but as low as 400. What would yall recommend? I alreadt plan on getting a tune after they are installed and getting them ceramic coated before they go, but not sure by who. I've looked at BBK and Stainless Works, leaning toward stainless, but am just not sure what to go with. I know there are threds on here about this topic I'm just not good with the search feature to find them.... any and all recommendations at welcome and greatly appreciated __________________ 2015 2SS RS Roto-Fab Intake Borla Atak Cat back Drive fast on empty roads with nothing in mind except falling in love and not getting arrested https://www.instagram.com/gen5dewy/

08-19-2017, 02:54 PM	#2
sinisterlsx510 Drives: 14 ss camaro summit white Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: bay area Posts: 463	If ur on a budget go with tsp/or even speed engineering.. but u can also look for deals on the forum.. i personally got some stainless works for dirt cheap __________________ 2014 ss camaro Stainless works long tubes , rotofab cai , vararam wedge , muffler delete,cat delete ,resonator delete , x pipe 2019 sierra duramax 2500 all terrain x 2001 trans am Lsx 408 ci rebuild in progress(dead project) 1967 camaro Sbc 327.

08-19-2017, 03:11 PM	#4
Avenging Orange Drives: 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Clermont, IN Posts: 3,297	If you are smart enough to post....you are smart enough to search. Best bet is to stick with popular budget names as suggested....especially if you are coating....tsp, speed engineerinkg, obx, stainless power. __________________ 2010 Inferno Orange 2SS/RS M6 Black Leather, Sun Roof, OBX Headers, Borla touring axle back, Cold Air Inductions CAI , non synthetic fluids, BMR total bushing upgrade/1" lowering springs, DSE 32mm rear sway bar. GM fe4 shocks/struts/LCA's, AAM 3.91 diff, Vertini RFS1.8 20x9 +30. Conti ExtremeContact Sport 275/35/20. sjm autoprod ABL dash kit. Mike Norris tuned 413/419. Avenging Orange: 43 years of not buying into the Hype........and damn proud of it!! https://youtu.be/9JD9it6SmB8 https://youtu.be/xmelTlEzI34 KICKING CANCERS ASS SINCE 2015!!

08-19-2017, 03:24 PM	#5
NC_SS Drives: 2012 M6 Camaro SS (RIP) Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,684	I run speed engineering, and have been running them for more than a year now without issue. Really just boils down to how much money you're willing to spend, to my knowledge there is no difference between brands when it comes to same size headers. My 1 7/8 longtubes probably flow just as well as Stainless, TSP, or Kooks Heck there is a member running speed engineering headers with a cam and making 500 something wheel HP. I'm not gonna lie, the quality will probably be better from the more expensive brands, but these "ebay" headers are hard to beat for the money. My thought process was on what is essentially flow mods, I don't believe you gotta pay top dollar to get similarly performing products, but if I was going to do major work(boost/cam/head/etc) then yea I'd swing for the best stuff I could afford. __________________ Speed engineering 1 7/8 LTs, CAI inc Cold Air Intake, offroad connectors, Solo performance axle back with J pipes, tune, and in need of a driver mod LOL

08-19-2017, 11:38 PM	#6
BRN2SPD Drives: 2012 2SS 45th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Florida Posts: 127 View My Garage	Stainless works is best bang for buck imo __________________ 2012 45th Anniversary 2SS Convertible -Borla Atak -Stainless Works LT off-road headers -K&N Intake -Resonator Delete -Stance SF03 Titanium Wheels 2002 35th Anniversary SS Convertible -SLP Performance Package 1991 Z28 Convertible -Cam -Heads -Custom 350 Engine Build

08-20-2017, 07:02 AM	#7
BAD DAB Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS/RS Black & Silver Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 8,228 View My Garage	Another vote for Stainless Works............... __________________ STAINLESS WORKS HEADERS-TUNED BY JANNETTY RACING-C.A.I. INTAKE-TAYLOR 409 WIRES-SOLO AXLE BACK EXHAUST-ELITE CATCH CAN

08-20-2017, 07:48 AM	#8
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Contact Maryland Speed. They will hook you up, eventually.

08-20-2017, 08:45 AM	#10
christianchevell old school chevy rodder Drives: 2013 2SS/RS Manual,DM exhaust,CRT Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Oregon Posts: 5,587 View My Garage	Look to see if the budget headers have a decent merge spike and the stainless is a good grade...I went with stainless power made by stainless works overseas welding.... any well they got a polish up from me and buffing head and some metal polish I got form harbor freight and used high flow cats I got in a deal form Maryland speed years ago for $712 shipped which was a real deal at the time. Now of course there are others that are out there, and you have to do the research...I wanted quality at a low price...both do not go together too well...LOL I am pleased over the years my headers have changed to a nice champagne color and never leaked nor with a build and tune on a couple engines no problems with the cats and with NPP exhaust I have excellent decal poppin/burble should I want it down shifting or just when the fuel shut off kicks it getting off throttle ocassionally. __________________ 2021 Wild Cherry ZL1 A10, Sunroof, Data, Carbon, Nav, RotoFab Dry CAI, Elite x2, Borla ATK, Driveshaft shop

08-20-2017, 08:48 AM	#11
who-dat Drives: 2011 1ss Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Baton Rouge Posts: 181	If you do not want to do cats and do not want to pay top dollar for a brand name, speed engineering headers are tried and tested time and time again for $400 shipped with extensions and new gaskets. I would opt out of their clamps and buy your own though. Then again if you want cats, TSP can give you cats that match up or you can just buy TSP with their cats and it'll end up costing about the same around $700

08-20-2017, 04:09 PM	#12
pyroguy Started#gottalovethatblue Drives: ABM #831 Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: TN Posts: 6,917 View My Garage	It all depends on how long you plan to hold on to your car IMO. If you plan on never selling the car then more expensive brands are worth it in my opinion because they're guaranteed forever. If you only plan on having your car for 10-15 years max then mid range headers are a good way to go, also if you need cats the mid range headers will still be able to outfit you with them like the high priced ones. If you change cars as often as your underwear, don't waste your money, just get some Speed Engineering headers as they will do the job and you won't blow a bunch of extra coin. Here's some forum favorites: Higher price: Kooks, Stainless Works, ARH Mid range price: OBX, Stainless Power, Texas Speed Budget price: Speed Engineering, eBay/Amazon headers The budget headers sometimes require extra parts to make them work properly like different exhaust clamps, adding in O2 extensions, and the budget ones typically don't come with cats if you need them. Also, www.marylandspeed.com has free ceramic coating with the code FREECOATKOOKS or at least they used to. Some people have been experiencing slower than anticipated turn around times right now, but they are good to keep you posted and will do what is necessary to make it right if their supplier is backed up. I've bought from them for years and they've treated me pretty well. __________________ '10 Camaro 2SS/RS \| Aqua Blue #831 of 3,903 \| Silver Stripes Check out my build thread

08-20-2017, 07:07 PM	#13
bd2014rs/ss Drives: 2015 ss and 1980 z28 Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: chelyan wv Posts: 85 View My Garage	Maryland speed did give me a great deal on mine but i also bought my cai and cat-back. The more you buy the more you save... especially if you call them. Although it did take a while to ship out. But with all the $$$$$ they saved me with the bundle i didnt mind waiting. __________________ Kooks Longtubes Catless. Borla S-Type catback. VaraRam VR-DRX CAI. TSP 231/246 Cam. Comp Cams trunnion upgrade. Kentucky Speed & BLUECAT Tuning.