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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:16 PM
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I know Crawford is the best header, but of the others:Alphawerks, Pro1 and Strupp, with do you all like and why. Thanx
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:21 PM
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they're pretty much all the same - i'd go with topspeed because they have good quality, good gains throughout the curve and are the cheapest of the bunch.
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 08:44 PM
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can we get some pics of the car jbone?
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:34 PM
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Originally Posted by truplay8
can we get some pics of the car jbone?
the hell does that have to do with anything
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:36 PM
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i'd go with alphawerks.... anyne interested in one less then 500 miles on it.....$400....super good deal..
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:45 PM
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Alphawerks are freaking incredible, I love it I love it I love it
 
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Old Feb 7, 2006 | 09:53 PM
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the hell does that have to do with anything
it doesnt.........who wants to pass up some pics of black sf's on a black g?
 
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Old Feb 8, 2006 | 05:31 AM
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I have DC headers, I like them.
 
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Old Feb 16, 2006 | 10:16 PM
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Alphawerks are freaking incredible, I love it I love it I love it
What kind of gains and any heat issues?
 
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 12:35 AM
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From what I'm starting to learn about headers......buy AMERICAN!!!!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 09:28 AM
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From what I'm starting to learn about headers......buy AMERICAN!!!!
Wow ... what an insightful comment!

Prolly the dumbest thing I've heard in a while.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 11:45 AM
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I'd highly recommend the Strup headers. They are, by the way, made in America! They come with a 2 year warranty also.

Quality is top notch and they are proven to deliver the performance.

Here's a link to our current vendor classified ad that shows an independent dyno test done by a my350z.com forum member. He has a stock '05 350Z with nothing more than a pop-charger on it when these dyno tests were done.

https://g35driver.com/forums/exhaust-vendor/81503-strup-performance-headers-new-year-sale-g35-coupe.html

His gains were showing around 19HP and 19ft.lbs. of torque. Again, these were independently submitted dynos, that neither we nor Strup had anything to do with.

We also have them on sale for only $474.95 right now.

Installation of these headers is easier than others out there too. The bends in the tubes are slightly different to allow better clearance so you don't have to lift the engine or drop the tranny to install them. That will save you time and money if you get them installed professionally. There are customers of ours who have also installed them themselves. Of course, that effort was a good chunk of a day, but it's possible if you're motivated.

Great bang for the buck, and easily justifiable over some other sets that cost almost twice as much and take almost twice as long to install just to provide very similar gains. Feel free to PM me if you have any questions.
 
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Slick 6MT
Wow ... what an insightful comment!

Prolly the dumbest thing I've heard in a while.
Actually, no it's not. I've been hearing more and more reports of cracks in the cheaper Asian made stuff.

Thanks for your constructive response though......

Thank you, drive through.
 

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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 12:29 PM
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Originally Posted by jnkirk1974
Actually, no it's not. I've been hearing more and more reports of cracks in the cheaper Asian made stuff.

Thanks for your constructive response though......

Thank you, drive through.
When you make a generalized unsupported statement do you really believe that you made a constructive response?!?! haha

Now if you took the time to explain which companies make the cheaper parts and provided some examples then that would have been contructive.

I'll drive around thanks!
 
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Old Feb 17, 2006 | 12:46 PM
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So Slick, how do you like your Strup headers? Did they work out for you? See, I'm a nice guy. I don't bite.

I'm actually looking at the Strups.

If you give me a nice answer, I'll open the drive-through again
 
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