I was planning on ordering the topspeed headers in about a month form now. THey used to be on the 350zforums.org site but they no longer have them. Is there another place where i can order them from. Im planning on goin full boltons no FI. Along with the headers from topspeed i plan on getting test pipes, pop charger, y pipe. Later modds- ecu, topspeed cat back, intake plenums and possibly cam gears. WHich are the best test pipes or race pipes for the pirce and power.

 

I got mine off the ebay user "deluboyzparts" , he shipped them very quick. I paid about 250

 

pm or email "topspeedjason" on motoring.

 

i have one brand new. About to install but thinking going supercharge so i'll sell it.

 

Use them in conjunction with the CS. I am running the Topspeed headers and the Vortch SC.

I dont think Topspeedjason works for Topspeed anymore but I am not positive. I believe Topspeed's website is www.topspeedauto.com

 

isn't true that after market header result in psi lost?

 

I didnt think about that. I dont know if you have read any of my posts in the F/I forums, but I am losing boost, to the tone of ONLY 5.0-5.5 psi with the Vortech which is rated at 8 psi. I am installing the OEM cats soon so maybe that will help my boost problems.

 

This is what i heard:

header + HF Cat will give more air out from engine = few hp gain and sound lounder but that is good for non FI.

However, when using them with F/I, it will results in psi lost. It's kinda make sense in a way. Any expert confirm on this?

 

Here is what I posted over in another thread about my Vortech issues:

Do you guys think that some of the reason I am getting such low boost numbers is because of the fact that I have headers, test pipes and a true dual exhaust system?? I know Vortech says its the test pipes which I guess coupled with headers and the exhaust creates almost zero backpressure. I have seen guys running HFCs with the stock headers with no boost issues. So in theory, wouldnt running the OEM cats and the aftermarket headers be about the equivalent of the HFCs and OEM headers? Now I realize without flow testing all the OEM vs afttermarket headers, we will not actually know the difference in flow. And the same goes with the cats. Just an idea as this is what I am working on trying.

Any info from anyone on this topic is greatly appreciated! Sorry for the thread hijack!

 

thanks guys for your help on finding the site to find them. I cant wait to begin the modds.

 

I went to the site that was igven but it said that the headers were not yet released. Which is unusal. I wonder why 350zforums.org doesnt have the listed anymore yet it has the exhaust, test pipes, and y pipe. THis is frustrating.

 

here is the link from Ebay.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...980255205&rd=1

they are topspeed. I bought the same one from this vendor.

 

something to consider when getting these topspeed headers.. true it's a great price and they seem to be putting out comparable performance gains to the others. But, what you are not paying for up front, you can expect to pay for on the back end when it comes time to install them.
Install time can be in the neighborhood of 6-8 hours, and I believe you will need to lift the engine in order to install them.

The Strup headers will not require the engine to be lifted. They have put the time and research into designing these headers to be an easy install where the bends of the tubes are slightly tighter where needed in order to clear the lower areas. Install times have been in the range of 4-6 hours for a competent wrench.

So consider the labor rates or the knuckle busting for what you are saving up front to get these headers. Feel free to contact me offline if you have any questions!

 

Dave, the problem with most local Z garage is that they don't give us a break in those 2 hours different. They just quote a job for a total amount so it really not make any different.

 

+1

I was told that headers would cost $475 to install which was a flat rate that did not take into account any longer or shorter install times.

 

interesting.. I guess it depends where you take it to get done - or if you plan on doing it yourself.

Flat rate installs can sometimes benefit you on jobs like these, or they can hurt you when you get overquoted a price for a job that probably only takes a hired wrench a couple hours to do. I've always only worked with garages that charge their services by the hour, or as in most cases, try to do the work myself...so that's why I take that perspective. An extra two hours labor on that final bill can really sting sometimes.

Either way, just trying to help out for cost-conscious purchases. Sometimes you get what you pay for, and sometimes, you create more work or cost by trying to save up front.

bottom line is it's your choice of course, and my point is that there should be other considerations involved besides the fact that a picture of something looks just like another product, so it must be just as good. There is design and engineering factors involved, as it the case with the Strup headers and many others carrying a higher price tag. There's also the quality and build of the product...

If working with the same amount of money, you're going to go visit and buy from the Nissan dealership before you head anywhere else, huh?! ;o)

 

thanks for ur help ill see what my price range is at the end.

 

you dont have to lift the engine to install the Topspeed headers.

Yes the install cost is significant but I seriously doubt any other header will take much less time to install. It is easiest to drop the tranny. Those strup headers look very similar too btw. Cant imagine they would be any quicker to install.

BTW, I am probably going to sell my brand new topspeed headers very shortly if you are interested. I was planning on going with a SC and using them but now I might go with Turbo and they wont fit very well (so I am told). So if I dont install them this weekend then they will be up for sale next monday.