I am thinking about buying a header for my Z. I am currently debating which one to get. The main reason is the price.

Nismo cost around $950 and Borla cost about $595.

I really like the Nismo and the gain it had but the price is too high. The Borla has great price but the problem is that I don't know how much HP and TQ gain it has. Also, I heard some HORROR Stories about intalling them. That Borla does not fit right and it really BEACH to put it on.

Is Nismo worth paying $350 more?

What do you guy think? I need help in deciding.

Please post your stories or your opinion. Especially in Borla installation.

Thanks

 

I have Borlas and they fit fine. No installation troubles.

 

from what people have said in past posts the borlas don't have much to offer in terms of gains compared to nismo, crawford etc..
Not sure if they're already out but maybe you could wait for the DC headers and see what their pricing is.

 

Do a search for Nismo, Crawford and Stillen. Consider the cost of installation and the hp gain. Consider the cost of FI. Then decide what you want to do.

 

anyone else have any info on how much HP gain Borla Headers offer on a Z?

 

a guy on here sent me an article he wrote in a mag about the borlas on a g35. midrange gains were 10-15 hp and peak was about 5. the dc's give u better gains after peak. preference depends on what u r lookin for. i would think the better midrange would b nicer, but that's just me. i can send u the read when i get home tonight.

 

If you want shorties, I'd go with either the Nismos or Crawfords. From my understanding, the Borla headers don't provide much of a hp or torque gain--at least compared to the others.

 

Get DC Sports Under $400 and 12HP Gain

 

I would like to know where you found NISMO headers for $950!!

 

I used to have the Borla headers. Based on what we learned from dynos, the Borlas made almost no power gains. They do sound as good as an aftermarket header should.

For the amount of effort it takes to swap out the headers (6-10 hours depending on the replacement brand), you should spend a little more and get some real horsepower gains. I'd definitely go with the Crawford or Nismo. Cost a little more, but the better gains are worth it!

 

where are you getting nismo's at that price??

i got to start buying them from there rather then from NISSAN...

$1125 for NISMO Headers...

and their new design is beautiful... the flanges's anc collectors are much smoother on the NISMO then the borla

 

Stillen headers are $998 maybe you were confused with those... and those are pretty darn nice too

 

I totally agree, i too have the borla headers, for the time and money spent on installing the headers, i wish i had gotten the nismos.
go with the nismo headers

 

I'm getting NISMO headers this summer!!!!! From Performance.

 

THANKS FOR ALL YOUR INPUT

 

Got mine from Performance. And love them.

 

how much does it cost to install them and how long does it take?

 

IMO, Get the Crawfords. Installation is tougher, but the power putput seems to be the best. Nismos are good, but expensive. Borla, no gain from what I can see. Stillen, well let's just say, not a company I'd do business with. Don't forget to do High Flow Cats at the same time. Again, I recommend Crawford, with Kinetix a close second.

Lou

 

What is wrong with Xerd? Equal length long tube headers that replace the cats for a low low cost?

If I get any headers I plan on XERDS

 

Have you tested these products yourself? If so, what methods did you use? Was the car stock or were there other modifications.