Brand name headers vs. Generic brand headers
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the overall length of the piping and the way the pipes are stepped in diameter and merge together are what makes a header more or less effective vs a stock unit. They can achieve this length in different configuratins depending on the space they need to fit in. The straighter nature of a long tube design should allow for less overall heatsoak into the engine bay however
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i got a friend who installed Inchiba headers. He gained approx 10whp after 5k rpm. Lost a few hp's on lower RPM's. No cams. Just the usual intake/headers/HFC/Catback setup.
I recently got TopSpeed headers since i've got JWT C2 Cams. Im hoping to get good results after the tune.
I recently got TopSpeed headers since i've got JWT C2 Cams. Im hoping to get good results after the tune.
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Okay so I have a simple question. why is it that I can find generic headers for my 350z on eBay for $150-250. but when I look at brands like Borla, Dc sports, etc.. they are like $600-800. is there a difference in performance? is the the price differential just because of the brand?? I would like to know because if so I would be fine adding some generic brand headers to my car.
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Momentum Performance has dyno testing with our headers, intake and exhaust,
Graph (below) shows from stock 350z, to Intake and exhaust, to IHE. All utilizing Momentum Performance Parts.
These are TRUE equal length and high flow collector is why they perform well. We have seen 20whp gains when switching from stock header to Momentum header kit when installed with Momentum Performance Turbo kit.
www.MomentumPerformance.com
Graph (below) shows from stock 350z, to Intake and exhaust, to IHE. All utilizing Momentum Performance Parts.
These are TRUE equal length and high flow collector is why they perform well. We have seen 20whp gains when switching from stock header to Momentum header kit when installed with Momentum Performance Turbo kit.
www.MomentumPerformance.com
Last edited by Taylor@Momentum; 01-10-2012 at 10:28 AM.