OBX install/review
05-15-2010, 07:42 PM
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OBX install/review
Overall for $350, I think its a good deal.
I received the headers and overall thought the construction was pretty good. They have plenty of bungs for O2's or wideband etc.
Everything started out good, the rear driver side manifold bolt was already broken, and I actually managed to get all the others out with no more casualties.
The Y pipe came off uneventful.
The only issue I had was with the oil dipstick tube, and it ended up breaking off right at the block. As I have a 6.0 sitting on the stand waiting to go in, I just found a bolt that fit inside snug and epoxied the bolt in there.
Both headers went in easily from the bottom.
Both headers are very close to the frame rails, and occasionally while pulling into a parking place, the drivers side header will actually rub the frame rail. Nothing bad, but I can hear it.
The Y pipe didnt fit perfect, and I have a slight leak in the middle where it connects. Im sure a band clamp will seal it all up.
Overall everything seems to fit well, and for the price, I think theyre a good deal.
On first drive, I didnt really notice too much of a change in sound from the manifolds and straight piped Y pipe, but it is a little deeper tone. I seem to have gained a noticeable amount of low end, as the tire screams for mercy now at a lot less throttle.
Compared to the Pacesetters, I think the pacesetters are probably a bit better, and they do have 3" collector as opposed to 2.5" on the OBX, but for the price Id defiantly recommend the OBXs. Maybe the smaller collector has something to do with the low end power, but Im satisfied. For now at least
I received the headers and overall thought the construction was pretty good. They have plenty of bungs for O2's or wideband etc.
Everything started out good, the rear driver side manifold bolt was already broken, and I actually managed to get all the others out with no more casualties.
The Y pipe came off uneventful.
The only issue I had was with the oil dipstick tube, and it ended up breaking off right at the block. As I have a 6.0 sitting on the stand waiting to go in, I just found a bolt that fit inside snug and epoxied the bolt in there.
Both headers went in easily from the bottom.
Both headers are very close to the frame rails, and occasionally while pulling into a parking place, the drivers side header will actually rub the frame rail. Nothing bad, but I can hear it.
The Y pipe didnt fit perfect, and I have a slight leak in the middle where it connects. Im sure a band clamp will seal it all up.
Overall everything seems to fit well, and for the price, I think theyre a good deal.
On first drive, I didnt really notice too much of a change in sound from the manifolds and straight piped Y pipe, but it is a little deeper tone. I seem to have gained a noticeable amount of low end, as the tire screams for mercy now at a lot less throttle.
Compared to the Pacesetters, I think the pacesetters are probably a bit better, and they do have 3" collector as opposed to 2.5" on the OBX, but for the price Id defiantly recommend the OBXs. Maybe the smaller collector has something to do with the low end power, but Im satisfied. For now at least
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05-16-2010, 08:28 PM
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Yea, they got the hump. I didnt measure them, but they look to be closer to 1 5/8 than 1 7/8. And to me, with the 2.5" collectors, 1 7/8 wouldnt make much sense. For the price, Im happy though, and I honestly think the smaller collector helped with the low end I didnt really notice a gain till I took off about half throttle and the tire went up in smoke. This little 4.8 is starting to surprise me!!