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SPCBA · 03-15-2013, 02:59 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

The SP are made in china with American parts. The TSPs are made in china, but I'm not sure if its Chinese parts.

pretty sure the sp are same materials as their top end brand just contracted out to another american company for labor....Chase or Stainless can verify or let us know if I am wrong.

Bottem line both companies will stand behind their products, as well as their authorized vendors.

LS1hawk · 03-15-2013, 03:55 PM

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Originally Posted by SPCBA

pretty sure the sp are same materials as their top end brand just contracted out to another american company for labor....Chase or Stainless can verify or let us know if I am wrong.

Bottem line both companies will stand behind their products, as well as their authorized vendors.

Stainless Power headers are made overseas but that shouldn't stop someone if they are looking for a cheaper alternative.

*The_Blur* · 03-15-2013, 03:56 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeyg36

The SP are made in china with American parts. The TSPs are made in china, but I'm not sure if its Chinese parts.

I don't know about TSP, but SP are licensed by SW to strict standards. They are not necessarily made overseas.

429 · 03-15-2013, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I don't know about TSP, but SP are licensed by SW to strict standards. They are not necessarily made overseas.

They are made overseas.

*The_Blur* · 03-15-2013, 04:13 PM

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Originally Posted by 429

They are made overseas.

I still can't find anything supporting that. Can you link me to something that verifies this?

BMR Sales · 03-15-2013, 04:16 PM

I only have personal experience with the Texas Speed headers and I can tell you for the price they are hard to beat. The installation of them was super easy and straight forward, everything fit like it was supposed to. Plus the customer service Texas Speed has is hard to beat.

LS1hawk · 03-15-2013, 05:31 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I still can't find anything supporting that. Can you link me to something that verifies this?

Multiple vendors on this site advertise them as built overseas, so I assume they are indeed built offshore.

mikeyg36 · 03-15-2013, 05:52 PM

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Originally Posted by The_Blur

I still can't find anything supporting that. Can you link me to something that verifies this?

The description for them on Apex says that they're built overseas to keep costs down.

Camarojt · 03-15-2013, 06:20 PM

Both are made overseas, and both are good options! TSP are slightly less expensive from a apples to apples comparison, but like others have said, you have to add in O2 extensions and shipping.

Stainless power come with O2 extensions in the price. If you plan on tuning your car afterwards, you would want to look at JRE Performance and do a SCT handheld with it
And get your tune for FREE! Ted's remote tune is very good! You won't be disappointed with that combination!

Apex Motorsports · 03-15-2013, 07:35 PM

My understanding is that all of the components of the Stainless Power headers (flanges, pipes, collectors, etc) are manufactured in Ohio at the Stainless Works facility and then they are shipped out to be welded. It is really a best of both worlds solution and that is why the price point is more mid-range. And like has already been brought up, they include everything needed to install them.

mikeyg36 · 03-15-2013, 08:17 PM

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Originally Posted by Apex Chase

My understanding is that all of the components of the Stainless Power headers (flanges, pipes, collectors, etc) are manufactured in Ohio at the Stainless Works facility and then they are shipped out to be welded. It is really a best of both worlds solution and that is why the price point is more mid-range. And like has already been brought up, they include everything needed to install them.

That's what I really like about the SPs. Hopefully Jason will post back in here and explain the TSPs.

jon6.0 · 08-07-2014, 11:56 AM

Bringing this back up since I'm looking at both. I like that the TSP has a 2" option. I'm more interesting in fit and exhaust leaks with either.

dswells11 · 08-07-2014, 01:11 PM

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Originally Posted by jon6.0

Bringing this back up since I'm looking at both. I like that the TSP has a 2" option. I'm more interesting in fit and exhaust leaks with either.

I just put the TSPs on. Easy install... pretty much everyone I have talked to hasn't had clearance issues, however there is a select few of us, like myself, where the steering shaft knuckle touches a little on the front primary. Which this isn't really a problem with TSP, as I have seen the same problem posted with other brands as well.

I love them! They sound awesome! I did the 2" option.
I was total of $570 after shipping and o2 extensions.

lbheat · 08-07-2014, 02:49 PM

I have 2" TSPs...can't compare against SP but I love the quality on the TSPs!

08-07-2014, 11:56 AM	#26
jon6.0 Going for Plaid Drives: 2011 C6 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Phoenix Posts: 885	Bringing this back up since I'm looking at both. I like that the TSP has a 2" option. I'm more interesting in fit and exhaust leaks with either. __________________ 2014 ZL1, manual trans, carbon hood insert, Rotofab, Pacesetter 1 7/8" headers, 1" drop BMR springs, stock pulleys, 91 octane tune, 545rwhp & 515rwtq Serviced and modded by Cordes Performance. 2011 C6, 750rwhp, forged LS3, ported LSA heads, Vortech Ti-trim, 227/243 115+4 Lunati cam, ported LS3 intake, Alky Control methanol, Pfadt sways/shocks/trans mounts, Pfadt tri-y headers(Sold 6/28/14)

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lbheat Echale Gas [COTW 3/10/14] Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Supercharged Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: La Puente, Ca Posts: 1,372	I have 2" TSPs...can't compare against SP but I love the quality on the TSPs! __________________ Kenne Bell 502 rwhp/ 471 rwtq at 9psi (daily driver...for now) Performance: Corsa catback, JRE Super Tensioner, dual pass heat exchanger, R1 slotted & Dimpled rotors cryogenically treated Cosmetic: Giovanna kilis 22", zl1 mailslot bumper, Custom Emblem Pro Badge, painted calipers

03-15-2013, 04:16 PM	#20
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	I only have personal experience with the Texas Speed headers and I can tell you for the price they are hard to beat. The installation of them was super easy and straight forward, everything fit like it was supposed to. Plus the customer service Texas Speed has is hard to beat.

03-15-2013, 06:20 PM	#23
Camarojt Drives: 2011camaro SS Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Allen, Tx Posts: 2,202	Both are made overseas, and both are good options! TSP are slightly less expensive from a apples to apples comparison, but like others have said, you have to add in O2 extensions and shipping. Stainless power come with O2 extensions in the price. If you plan on tuning your car afterwards, you would want to look at JRE Performance and do a SCT handheld with it And get your tune for FREE! Ted's remote tune is very good! You won't be disappointed with that combination!

03-15-2013, 07:35 PM	#24
Apex Motorsports Drives: 2000 Camaro SS Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Louisville, Ky. Posts: 25,179	My understanding is that all of the components of the Stainless Power headers (flanges, pipes, collectors, etc) are manufactured in Ohio at the Stainless Works facility and then they are shipped out to be welded. It is really a best of both worlds solution and that is why the price point is more mid-range. And like has already been brought up, they include everything needed to install them.