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Old Feb 14, 2013 | 10:36 AM
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OBX Header and Downpipe

OBX Race Header Exhaust 06 08 Cobalt SS Ecotec 2 4L | eBay

Is anyone running this setup or have a video? Looking for some insight on a header and downpipe combo. Let me know what you have or suggest getting. Currently, I have an AEM CAI and Magnaflow Sport Series muffler.
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Old Feb 17, 2013 | 01:17 PM
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Well..thanks for the input haha, will post up after installed.....
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Old Feb 18, 2013 | 10:00 AM
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I'm using obx hearders and downpipe I have no problem with them.
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 07:43 PM
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Hey do you have any tips for the install or comments on increase in power or improved sound?
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Old Feb 20, 2013 | 08:14 PM
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I ran a OBX header on my previous zx2. Sold it to a person that my neighbor work with. The header finally crack after about 60,000 miles.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 12:16 PM
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Originally Posted by erockxp
Hey do you have any tips for the install or comments on increase in power or improved sound?
No idea I had to put a cat back on right after I installed it. I'm using a gmpp exhaust I never had a problem. I don't race or anything so I don't beat them up. I put about 30k miles and there still good. The instill isn't too hard but the down pipe destroyed my o2 cuz it rubbed under the car.
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Old Feb 21, 2013 | 06:22 PM
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No idea I had to put a cat back on right after I installed it. I'm using a gmpp exhaust I never had a problem. I don't race or anything so I don't beat them up. I put about 30k miles and there still good. The instill isn't too hard but the down pipe destroyed my o2 cuz it rubbed under the car.
Hey thanks I will watch out cor any rubbing points.
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Old Feb 23, 2013 | 11:09 AM
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i run obx headers downpipe with megan exhaust... have had it on since 2009 and so far so good...
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 04:12 PM
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the 02 bung on the header was threaded too big, returning this pile of crap!!
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 05:06 PM
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any ideas if I cannot return it?
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Old Feb 24, 2013 | 05:09 PM
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any ideas if I cannot return it?
Just message the seller and ask if he accepts returns
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Old Feb 26, 2013 | 07:39 PM
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Well I am in the middle of returning this setup and looking towards possibly going with ZZP in a long tube header set up. Any opinions on catted or not?
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 02:06 PM
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So I purchased this OBX header and dowpipe set on ebay from allmotorsports11. They are giving me a very hard time returning the obviously used product. As of now, my advice is stay away from this company.
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 02:10 PM
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Catted
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Old Feb 27, 2013 | 10:44 PM
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ZZP is a good company to deal with.

As far as the OBX I usually run the other direction.
Best of luck to you. And if you do run it add a good cat to it....
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 12:48 PM
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Thanks for the responses. I am going ZZP catted. All the bolts are loose so it should be a nice and quick install. Had to open up an ebay case for the OBX header.
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Old Feb 28, 2013 | 12:57 PM
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Good choice. Catted is the best on SC or NA unless you are pushing some SERIOUS air
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