Which headers should I buy, bang for the buck?

[edram454]

drm longtube headers and corsa exhaust. no drone. big crisp sound. big power. no cats.

ed ramos

[RussMcB]

Originally Posted by edram454

drm longtube headers and corsa exhaust. no drone. big crisp sound. big power. no cats.

ed ramos

How much are DRM headers (since this is a bang for the buck thread)?

[-=Jeff=-]

Does DRM even make them anymore?

I always thought there were very few brands:

-Watson
-Jeal
-Stainless works
-Corey Henderson's (Jeal)
-OBX

[Paul Workman]

Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo

OBX $584, Stainless Works $1,449. And exchange rate with Canadian Dollar is pretty bad for me at the moment.

Would I have to relocate some stuff with Stainless Works headers?

Never heard of Corey Jeal headers.

I've got the SW headers (and X-pipe) and had ZERO fitment issues. The only fitment issue I've read about is the #1 tube and the steering rod interference.

The solution is either "dimpling" the header tube, and/or a motor mount adjustment (elongate the hole by 5-6mm); in either case, it doesn't take much (with the SW, that is), and anyone with ability to remove the OEM stuff and install headers should be able to negotiate this little rub. Really...no big deal.

As for the dipstick bracket, I've made dozens of 'em for people installing headers. If you need me to make one, PM me.

[LGAFF]

Speaking of dimpling headers....this is an interesting test on denting headers to make them fit and how it impacts power....findings are very interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azPKIjxmmdU

[efnfast]

Originally Posted by MuRCieLaGo

OBX $584, Stainless Works $1,449. And exchange rate with Canadian Dollar is pretty bad for me at the moment.

Would I have to relocate some stuff with Stainless Works headers?

Never heard of Corey Jeal headers.

Corey Henderson in Texas has the old Jeal patents. Rumor has it they flow the best.

[RussMcB]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

Speaking of dimpling headers....this is an interesting test on denting headers to make them fit and how it impacts power....findings are very interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azPKIjxmmdU

Thanks for posting that video link. That was really interesting and entertaining. Those guys had too much fun bashing headers and checking the results on the dyno. Sure makes me not feel bad about a little dimpling.

[edram454]

Originally Posted by RussMcB

How much are DRM headers (since this is a bang for the buck thread)?

checked doug rippie motorsports and he took them out of the catalog. I am sure I saw them last year but they are no longer made. How much are the corey jeals since this is a bang for the buck thread?? i guess if this is bang for your buck thread then the obx is the bang for your buck.

ed ramos #3028

[Karl]

Originally Posted by LGAFF

Speaking of dimpling headers....this is an interesting test on denting headers to make them fit and how it impacts power....findings are very interesting

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=azPKIjxmmdU

Nice video.

OBX headers are by far the best bang for the dollar for the LT-5. With a 3" exhaust and a x pipe it will flow quite well.





This is what I am running.

The tube close to the steering shaft is dinged and after watching the video it does not matter.

Got mine coated too.

The '92 has no EGR so that was blocked off.

Good luck!

[Kevin]

do I even want to know what the jeal copies run?