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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 02:34 PM
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Hi looking to get some performance headers.
Anyone got any fit sale? For my 2005 blob sti cheers
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 08:36 PM
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Your best choice of headers and uppipe will depend on what turbo you intend to run. Regardless, you should avoid cheapo ebay copies which may perform worse than the standard headers and will possibly crack after fitting.
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Old Jun 30, 2012 | 09:39 PM
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Putting MD555-400 turbo on mate.
Not got massive budget to spend looking fOr maybe used one cheers
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Best value for money and performance would be your existing headers properly ported, DEI heat wrapped with a new purpose designed slip jointed, stainless steel uppipe. £369 exchange, £12.50 carriage and you have three weeks to get your old headers back.
Unless you are prepared to spend £600 upwards you won't get a good set of tubular headers and uppipe that will perform well and last a long time.
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P.S. Fitting in our workshop is a fixed price £75 and no carriage or return costs.
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Old Jul 1, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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Where abouts is your workshop?
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 08:41 AM
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I see you are Manchester.
I am Darlington.
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Old Jul 3, 2012 | 09:11 AM
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Originally Posted by harvey
Best value for money and performance would be your existing headers properly ported, DEI heat wrapped with a new purpose designed slip jointed, stainless steel uppipe. £369 exchange, £12.50 carriage and you have three weeks to get your old headers back.
Unless you are prepared to spend £600 upwards you won't get a good set of tubular headers and uppipe that will perform well and last a long time.
Definitely the option I would choose. Standard headers ported and wrapped will beat most aftermarket ones whilst retaining OEM quality and fitment.
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Loads of cars using Harvey's headers. Proper jobbies.
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Old Jul 5, 2012 | 12:40 PM
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Yes. Thanks.
And do not use cheapo heat wrap as it falls off fairly soon. Properly wrapped headers, subject to service with DEI heat wrap, 3 years plus.
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