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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 02:22 AM
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I think most people know that "The Other Guys Performance Products, Inc." closed up shop in December of 2005. The shop was right here in Riverside literally less than two miles away from me. The owner of TOGPP developed health complications and left the state. The business didn't survive it. Here's a thread from back then when the unimaginable happened:
https://www.performancetrucks.net/fo...d.php?t=354236

I vowed to keep everyone informed if I learned anything, so here goes!

I've kept in touch with Jon, from TOGPP, since then. He still comes in to buy race gas from us for the Grand Prix. In fact, Jon continued on his own making Grand Prix headers after the TOGPP, shut down. The ones he is making for that market are of the same uncompromised craftsmanship that he maintained while with TOGPP.

Anyway, Jon is gearing up to bring the "TOG" name back to the market with Gen III/IV truck headers stronger and even better than before. The new company will be called "The Other Guys Headers", and is not affiliated with the old company. The new TOG headers Will have CNC-cut 1/2" thick flanges, 1.5/8" primaries made of 14-guage mild steel. They'll all get high-temp polished silver-ceramic coating outside AND inside. They will be mid-length like the old ones, and they'll have the donut-type flanges and mating stub-pipes for welding onto the front of the cats. This is like the previous TOG headers, but these are all-new designs from the ground up with new fixtures and improved manufacturing processes.

Jon is working toward full-scale availability around the end of the year. There are still some undecided details about whether CARB Exemption will be pursued or not, and what options for EGR might be available. Any feedback I can give him about what everyone WANTS could be helpful. He's calling all the shots now which, if you have ever talked to Jon you'll know is VERY good for everyone.

I'll pass along everything I can, it's nice to know this to share!
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 04:31 AM
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Good thing I haven't decided on my headers yet. Any chance he will bring out a set of headers for the 96-99 vortecs like the old TOGs with air injection fittings. Thanks for the info James.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 07:45 AM
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Good thing!! Im glad too. Lot of people will be pleased about this!!
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 08:05 AM
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stainless.... That coating doesnt even make it about 1 year in FL.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:20 AM
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Originally Posted by Whippled2dr
...Any chance he will bring out a set of headers for the 96-99 vortecs like the old TOGs with air injection fittings...
It doesn't look like it. Headers will be available for '99-'07 Chevy/GMC/H2. They'll fit lifted or lowered, 2WD or 4. It looks like headers designed for NBS truck are fitting GMT900 trucks too. I would guess that will be worked out by the end of the year.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:24 AM
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Hopefully he does get CARB approval.......
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 09:27 AM
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If he needs an 07 Test Mule....... LoL.

Good, I was wondering about them the other day.
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:48 PM
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the tog's were carb legal when i had them.

btw james you live right near me, i live about 5 miles down the freeway.
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We need 1 7/8" to 2" stepped LT's
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Old Jul 11, 2007 | 06:54 PM
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Originally Posted by 2004SSS
...btw james you live right near me, i live about 5 miles down the freeway.
no kidding? Look me up next time you go to the track, I've got a DV camera and I know how to use it.
If you ever see me around, get my attention if I don't see you first!
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