Anyone ever use these headers?

slicks2003 · 10-11-2010, 09:19 PM

Anyone ever use these headers?

OBX Exhaust Headers 03-06 Chevrolet Chevy SSR 5.3L 6.0L: eBay Motors (item 170539985332 end time Oct-13-10 13:00:07 PDT)

Flassh · 10-11-2010, 10:26 PM

Not familiar with this product.

Dynatech SuperMaxx and Kooks are the only brands I've run into for the SSR.

Not sure if Dynatech is still available.

You might want to check with Joe (2005SSR6speed) for his recommendation.

bad black ssr · 10-12-2010, 06:12 AM

I got OBX headers on my 04 for over 1 1/2 year now with no trouble.

838stingray · 10-12-2010, 06:28 AM

I had them on my harley truck and they fit and performed great. Just installed them on the R and the quality has improved greatly in the last couple of years.

AndreS · 10-12-2010, 06:33 AM

can you take some pics of the headers from above & below???.... I've been trying to figure out if they might fit in another (swap) application.

I'd love to see detailed pics of these mocked up on a engine & trans outside of a car too.... but I doubt anyone has pics like that.

Doug Allen · 10-12-2010, 09:39 AM

I've had these on Hellvis for almost four years - never had any problems.

Stainless Works

AndreS · 10-12-2010, 03:23 PM

I've looked at the Stainless Works headers and decided they don't drop far enough back (they'd hit the crossmember in my application) and the tubes are too spread out... their 3rd generation F-body headers made for Hawks are really close but not right either.

I'd really like to see detailed pics and measurements of both the OBX and Kooks SSR headers on a mock-up engine & 4l60E outside of a car.... (but I doubt that's a possibility)

I've even thought about buying the OBX headers to try, mock up, photo, and sell them if they don't work... but the Kooks while more expensive are also more re-sale-able

I need them to drop behind the last exhaust port on both sides... fit between a frame @ 26" wide, and suspension mount that's 12" directly below the rear exhaust ports.... and then the collectors top side needs to be no higher than the transmission pan flange... a tough fit, I know

slicks2003 · 10-12-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Doug Allen

I've had these on Hellvis for almost four years - never had any problems.

Stainless Works

Did you install them? How hard was it? I have done classic's in the past but never a late model like the R...

slicks2003 · 10-12-2010, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by bad black ssr

I got OBX headers on my 04 for over 1 1/2 year now with no trouble.

Did you install them? How hard was it? I have done classic's in the past but never a late model like the R...

MnMsToy · 10-13-2010, 08:03 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Allen

I've had these on Hellvis for almost four years - never had any problems.

Stainless Works

How did the installation go?

Wicked Stick · 10-13-2010, 05:08 PM

Installed these on my 06 last week-end with a Comp Cam and tune. The headers were easy to install love them they look good too. After all the work took her out for a ride. Will be buying new rear tires next week if I keep lighting up the ones I have now....

Wicked Stick · 10-13-2010, 05:11 PM

Be sure to get the set that has the Super Flow Cats

slicks2003 · 10-13-2010, 05:37 PM

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Originally Posted by thompson

Be sure to get the set that has the Super Flow Cats

How was the install? Any problems, hard to get at areas for the install?

838stingray · 10-13-2010, 06:52 PM

Right side was a PITA. Had to lift the motor up to get them in. Drivers side was a piece of cake. Took minutes for that one.

slicks2003 · 10-13-2010, 08:15 PM

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Originally Posted by 838stingray

Right side was a PITA. Had to lift the motor up to get them in. Drivers side was a piece of cake. Took minutes for that one.

Is there any special tools you used? Getting at the exhaust bolts were easy or was there something special you had to use or do get to them?

838stingray · 10-14-2010, 04:45 AM

Easier if you pull the front wheels and inner wheel well liners. Some long swivl head extensions help too.

MnMsToy · 10-14-2010, 01:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Allen

I've had these on Hellvis for almost four years - never had any problems.

Stainless Works

They also have TD: Stainless Works

slicks2003 · 10-14-2010, 04:46 PM

It looks like these headers don't include the cats, am I wrong?

OBX HEADER EXHAUST MANIFOLD CHEVY SSR 03-06 6.0L LS2: eBay Motors (item 180573298099 end time Nov-10-10 11:18:09 PST)

Doug Allen · 10-14-2010, 04:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by slicks2003

It looks like these headers don't include the cats, am I wrong?

OBX HEADER EXHAUST MANIFOLD CHEVY SSR 03-06 6.0L LS2: eBay Motors (item 180573298099 end time Nov-10-10 11:18:09 PST)

The picture shows the cats.

slicks2003 · 10-14-2010, 10:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doug Allen

The picture shows the cats.

Just making sure because is states it has High Flow Resonator but also states "HEADERS & CATTED SYSTEM! INCLUDES HIGH FLOW CATS!"

838stingray · 10-15-2010, 05:03 AM

They are small but they're included.

slicks2003 · 10-15-2010, 08:19 AM

Ordered a set last night so, should have these installed shortly after they get here.