Good header?
06-06-2013, 02:31 PM
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Good header?
Hey guys I was wondering if this is a good header
BAD-MAB.com :: The best Cobalt Shorty Header Available
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06-06-2013, 03:48 PM
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its ok but i had two of them and the flanges warped and caused leaks on both of them
this is much better. reasons being: the three bolt stock flange sucks, this comes with a vband clamp. also the stock DP sucks and restricts you of power more than the stock header so you will want to replace that anyway. the longtube setup is great, sounds awesome (catted anyway) and is a good bang for the buck. fits like a glove
ZZPerformance - ZZP Long Tube Header Package #ZZ-LTHDRP
this is much better. reasons being: the three bolt stock flange sucks, this comes with a vband clamp. also the stock DP sucks and restricts you of power more than the stock header so you will want to replace that anyway. the longtube setup is great, sounds awesome (catted anyway) and is a good bang for the buck. fits like a glove
ZZPerformance - ZZP Long Tube Header Package #ZZ-LTHDRP
06-06-2013, 04:24 PM
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I'm going on my third bad-mab and praying this one works, first two were warped. I saved money initially by going with a bad-mab and 3" dp set up but now it's end up costing me more than a zzp mid-length set up with the money I've spent on shipping and the new exhaust hardware I'll need not to mention the hours I've wasted trying to get warped headers to seal. If this 3rd one I get is warped I'll probably try to get my money back or throw it out and order zzp.
06-06-2013, 04:32 PM
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If you buy the badmab header through brad. He will make sure you get a good header. Many people have went through what you did and they contacted brad through badnewsracing and he sent them new ones. He is good with constomer service. Luckily I got a good header the first round
06-06-2013, 06:29 PM
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If you buy the badmab header through brad. He will make sure you get a good header. Many people have went through what you did and they contacted brad through badnewsracing and he sent them new ones. He is good with constomer service. Luckily I got a good header the first round
I think it's crazy that another company hasn't stepped in or zzp didn't continue making them. Hahn is the only other company but I think you'd need to be high to spend that type of money on a shorty. I'm not bashing bad-mab, they make a great product for the price but I agree that there should be better consistency.
06-06-2013, 07:18 PM
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I bought a zzp longtube headers on black friday in 2011, still have it on and still love it! Like mentionned above, it comes with the downpipe and a performance cat so it helps a lot the air flow 
06-07-2013, 10:38 AM
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No yuk. Works great. 
Note, it's ported. Not just extrude honed. Italianjoe did a great job opening it up.
The inlets to the primaries (@ the flange) are actually a little larger than found on the Badmab (1.666" vs 1.600") as well.
Note, it's ported. Not just extrude honed. Italianjoe did a great job opening it up.
The inlets to the primaries (@ the flange) are actually a little larger than found on the Badmab (1.666" vs 1.600") as well.
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06-08-2013, 04:41 PM
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i went with the mid length from zzp and it is great so far. then again its only been on for a couple weeks. and all is well. i like the vband flange vs the 3 stud style flange.
06-09-2013, 12:33 AM
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Poor choice of words on my part....
I didn't move on, I changed my setup. My goal is to mainly have GM Racing & GM Performance Parts. I found the GMPP manifold on e-bay brand new for $50, and couldnt let the deal slip by. I did not want to just bolt it on as it comes from GM, so I had it ported to maximize it's performance.
It's all good buddy
I forgot about clear image. They were the **** back when the LSJ was in its prime.
I didn't move on, I changed my setup. My goal is to mainly have GM Racing & GM Performance Parts. I found the GMPP manifold on e-bay brand new for $50, and couldnt let the deal slip by. I did not want to just bolt it on as it comes from GM, so I had it ported to maximize it's performance.
It's all good buddy
I forgot about clear image. They were the **** back when the LSJ was in its prime.
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