WTB Headers for 91 Z

[Vette73]

Figured I would put it out there since I notice a lot of the members
Have some good quality parts for sale..

Before I order new, just wondering if any members have a
Good set of headers for a 91 lying around..

Thanks...

73 Corvette convertible
91Zr1 # 428

[phrogs]

Are you looking for aftermarket or stock?

[Vette73]

Yes aftermarket....

[cvette98pacecar]

ZR-1 NET Registry has a wholesale account with stainless works. I cant give you a price because you are not a member, However I can tell you this, Your membership would be $45.00 for the first year and $35.00 every year after that. With that in mind the money your saving on the headers would just about pay for 8+ years of membership dues to the ZR-1 Net Registry.

Here is a link to the Registry store where you can join.

http://www.zr1netregistry.com/Market...stryStore.aspx

[BlackWidow#2]

I have used stainless steel Watsons for sale. $850
Thanks,
George

[ZRXMAX]

The Watsons are tough... had mine for 12 years and all is good. Somebody mentioned to me years ago they will outlive the lifetime of the car by a 3 to 1 ratio. I am not sure how they compare from a HP and torque perspective.

[KILLSHOTS]

Brand new OBX headers are available for only $550 shipped, and it's a quality product. Keep in mind that you need to also have them ceramic-coated (inside AND out) after you buy them and that's going to cost another $200-$300. That is, unless you find a used set that's already coated, of course.

Yes, OBX are Chinese-made and that sucks. I'm a buy-American guy and I'll gladly pay a premium for an American-made product. But not double. To those of you who are willing to put your money where your mouth is and cough up twice the money for SW, I honestly have all the respect in the world. I just couldn't justify it myself. JMHO.

[Vette73]

Yes I see that....I have spoken to a few members on the forum and they like the OBX system......I'm leaning toward that way....Is ceramic coating that neccasary ? I mean people say it lowers the temp of the headers...Look, there still going to get hot...As far as a rust inhibitor, there stainless steel already...

[KILLSHOTS]

Originally Posted by Vette73

Yes I see that....I have spoken to a few members on the forum and they like the OBX system......I'm leaning toward that way....Is ceramic coating that neccasary ? I mean people say it lowers the temp of the headers...Look, there still going to get hot...As far as a rust inhibitor, there stainless steel already...

High underhood temps are already an issue with the C4. Substituting headers for stock exhaust manifolds removes the heat shielding, which could exacerbate the issue, expecially in hotter climates. I had mine properly coated and my car was actually noticably cooler under the hood after installing the headers. It also seemed to cool down much more quickly after I drove it; I could literally touch the header within 10 minutes after a drive. Just my opinion, but I wouldn't install headers without first having them coated inside and out. Hope this helps.

[Vette73]

Yes,it does help....Heat build up of course is a horsepower killer...Some members have contacted me about there used units....I'm sure they are already ceramic coated..
Reason I like the OBX is I'm looking for a system without an aggressive growl....I have that already on my 73.....The OBX is not that loud...I have heard them on you tube..