just installed ebay headers...look - Page 2

Zookie · 11-09-2009, 12:01 PM

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Originally Posted by himself

Are these the same headers that lost 13 HP and 14 Tq for JW a while back?

-td

i was looking for that to post here lols... so much for $85

Dave! · 11-09-2009, 12:02 PM

I find it incredibly difficult to talk to / trust people wearing bluetooth headsets.

Second picture in the OP if you didn't catch it.

laproscopic · 11-09-2009, 06:36 PM

WTF

I post some pics and try to get involved in what looks like a cool forum and the response is that I am trying to sell headers.

whatever. they sound great.

"you get what you pay for"
What the hell does price have to do with it? if the part is fabbed well it is fabbed well. the fact is that a tallented chinese guy builds them all day long and has perfected great looking welds.

and the thread that was referenced about loosing horsepower is total BS. no dyno posted and the guy admits he had the gasket on wrong. am i missing something?

Marc Gelefsky · 11-09-2009, 06:50 PM

Don't take it personally, In most cases when someones first post is: "hey looks at this, it's the best product ever"
Well, it's usually someone trying to sell that product.

In any event, Welcome to Rennlist! Post some pictures and details of your car!

Dharn55 · 11-09-2009, 06:52 PM

+1, it can be a tough crowd around here. Just have fun with your car and don't take it personally.

ivangene · 11-09-2009, 06:53 PM

I wanted to say thanks for the pics of the OEM - nice parts

that looks like a corner cutting operation !

Marc Gelefsky · 11-09-2009, 06:57 PM

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Originally Posted by ivangene

I wanted to say thanks for the pics of the OEM - nice parts

that looks like a corner cutting operation !

And watch out for Ed, he is a big troublemaker.

himself · 11-09-2009, 07:21 PM

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Originally Posted by laproscopic

[...]am i missing something?

Yup. The inherent skepticism of 996 owners getting anything great for less than $5,000, lol.

Read the plenum threads and you'll see what I mean!

-td

laproscopic · 11-09-2009, 07:28 PM

no harm done. kinda fun to be challenged anyway. That way i can show why im right....

Its wise to be carefull of the ebay stuff. Especially if you plan on bolting to something as nice as a porsche. But far as cheap as all those ebay headers are going its worth a shot. they all look the same to me

searching this forum I can see not much power is to be gained from headers. looks like the mod is good only for sound

eric523 · 11-09-2009, 09:08 PM

I don't even own a 996 and bought the headers to take a look at them. I thought they were just too good to be true. $100 shipped to the door?! I don't know how they fit but the welds and collectors don't look bad at all.
I still don't think I'd put them on my car tho. Ebay and Porsche just don't seem to fit well lol. They are just a conversation piece about how the h*ll they could make money on these now.

Gregg Lewis · 11-09-2009, 09:37 PM

I confess I too have had a set in my garage for two years and am "afraid" to put them on but if they sound cool WTF why not !

Zookie · 11-09-2009, 09:56 PM

All we are trying to say is that you got Played buddy, should have "Searched" before buying them... now your car is slower than a Stock 996... Dont take it to heart...

Marc Gelefsky · 11-09-2009, 10:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Zookie

All we are trying to say is that you got Played buddy, should have "Searched" before buying them... now your car is slower than a Stock 996... Dont take it to heart...

Meh, for a 100 bucks no harm no foul, I'm sure the car is not slower.. im also sure it's not faster.

ivangene · 11-09-2009, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by Zookie

should search before buying them...

need a GT2 wing?

Marc Gelefsky · 11-09-2009, 11:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ivangene

need a GT2 wing?

I done spit my tea out on my monitor!

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ivangene Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Washington State - Near Seattle Posts: 5,937	I wanted to say thanks for the pics of the OEM - nice parts that looks like a corner cutting operation ! __________________ 99' C2 Black/Savanna 115k miles - 6 Speed Eibach springs, GT3 AntiSway Bars, Tarett Drops - 18' wheels - Aero front bumper - Clear sides, tails and headlights (amerectomy) - 997 shift assy - CF GT3 Euro fixed back seats - 15mm F & 7mm R spacers - 3.6 "PSE hack" mufflers Ed

11-09-2009, 09:37 PM	#26
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11-09-2009, 12:02 PM	#17
Dave! User Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 319	I find it incredibly difficult to talk to / trust people wearing bluetooth headsets. Second picture in the OP if you didn't catch it.

11-09-2009, 06:36 PM	#18
laproscopic Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20	WTF I post some pics and try to get involved in what looks like a cool forum and the response is that I am trying to sell headers. whatever. they sound great. "you get what you pay for" What the hell does price have to do with it? if the part is fabbed well it is fabbed well. the fact is that a tallented chinese guy builds them all day long and has perfected great looking welds. and the thread that was referenced about loosing horsepower is total BS. no dyno posted and the guy admits he had the gasket on wrong. am i missing something?

11-09-2009, 07:28 PM	#24
laproscopic Addict Rennlist Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 20	no harm done. kinda fun to be challenged anyway. That way i can show why im right.... Its wise to be carefull of the ebay stuff. Especially if you plan on bolting to something as nice as a porsche. But far as cheap as all those ebay headers are going its worth a shot. they all look the same to me searching this forum I can see not much power is to be gained from headers. looks like the mod is good only for sound

11-09-2009, 09:08 PM	#25
eric523 User Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 41	I don't even own a 996 and bought the headers to take a look at them. I thought they were just too good to be true. $100 shipped to the door?! I don't know how they fit but the welds and collectors don't look bad at all. I still don't think I'd put them on my car tho. Ebay and Porsche just don't seem to fit well lol. They are just a conversation piece about how the h*ll they could make money on these now.

11-09-2009, 09:56 PM	#27
Zookie Super User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Toronto, Bombay, Kuwait Posts: 2,427	All we are trying to say is that you got Played buddy, should have "Searched" before buying them... now your car is slower than a Stock 996... Dont take it to heart...