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Da Mister E · May 15th, 2011, 12:43 AM

after seeing the price of the obx header for the gs on ebay, I figured id search them on here, which brought up more questions.
thank you all for the anticipated help

1. are they really as bad as they are made out to be?
2. how hard is install, i am assuming it would be harder than the rre?
3. instead of welding to stock exhaust can you use a pipe clamp?
4. can you run with the 3rd cat? if yes, do you still need to weld the o2 bung?
5. does the o2 spacers clear the cel?

DustinH · May 15th, 2011, 01:24 AM

1. are they really as bad as they are made out to be?
NO, People just dont do it right.

2. how hard is install, i am assuming it would be harder than the rre?
Not harder but does require MORE work.

3. instead of welding to stock exhaust can you use a pipe clamp?
Only if you want to deal with exhaust leaks in the future!!!

4. can you run with the 3rd cat? if yes, do you still need to weld the o2 bung?
Yes you can...Yes you will. The header only has 3 o2 bungs. our car had 4 o2 sensors.

5. does the o2 spacers clear the cel?
If you either get the right ones or make the right ones.

Pm me if you need some answers.!

MACH1219 · May 17th, 2011, 01:08 AM

WHY WOULD obx DESIGHN A SPECIFIC SYSTEM FOR A CERTAIN APPLICATION, AND NOT INCLUDE A PLACE FOR THE 4TH 02 SENSOR?

DustinH · May 17th, 2011, 01:20 AM

Because obx has another product sold separately "Test pipe" or cat delete and it has the "lower" two bungs needed for the sensors. The bung on the header thats by its self is for a afr gauge. Or so i was told.

eclipsemodder · May 17th, 2011, 01:33 AM

fuckin a...no one told me they sell a test pipe separately....would this fix the issue im having?

DustinH · May 17th, 2011, 01:57 AM

It could but i wouldnt waste the money since your almost there with your setup

MACH1219 · May 17th, 2011, 02:08 AM

then why do they include the stupid pipe with no bungs with the header? I was just thinking thats not a bad value, $235 for a SS long tube with a section of pipe that deletes the cat in the downtube included, but i guess im starting to see why people make the install out to be hard?

what is hard about it?

especailly of u can buy the test pipe separately and just put a plug in the 5th hole.

DustinH · May 17th, 2011, 02:09 AM

The best thing to do honestly is install the header itself, Then take the rest of it to a shop and have them weld the down pipe to your existing exhaust. Put spacers on the lower o2 sensors and its a done deal.

MACH1219 · May 17th, 2011, 02:13 AM

where can u buy this test pipe? i dont see it on OBX homepage. they dont even show a header for a 4g there either.

and whats the deal with the spacers?

eclipsemodder · May 17th, 2011, 02:31 AM

OBX CAT DELETE PIPE EXHAUST 06-09 ECLIPSE MIVEC 4G69 | eBay

cat delete pipe 4cyl

MACH1219 · May 17th, 2011, 12:31 PM

i find it odd that pipe is straight, and the one included with header is not. no mount flange either. have to take a look while up on stands doing springs and see what might work well. thanks

MACH1219 · May 17th, 2011, 11:14 PM

that pipe does not appear to fit this app. at all? the 02 bungs are towrads the middle, and it has a curve where it should be straight, and its straight where it should be curved

DustinH · May 17th, 2011, 11:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by MACH1219

that pipe does not appear to fit this app. at all? the 02 bungs are towrads the middle, and it has a curve where it should be straight, and its straight where it should be curved

It fits

May 15th, 2011, 12:43 AM	#1 (permalink)
Da Mister E call centers suck Name: Elliott Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Uniontown, PA Vehicle: 06/eclipse/gs 5spd Posts: 214 Rep Power: 3	obx lt for gs questions after seeing the price of the obx header for the gs on ebay, I figured id search them on here, which brought up more questions. thank you all for the anticipated help 1. are they really as bad as they are made out to be? 2. how hard is install, i am assuming it would be harder than the rre? 3. instead of welding to stock exhaust can you use a pipe clamp? 4. can you run with the 3rd cat? if yes, do you still need to weld the o2 bung? 5. does the o2 spacers clear the cel? __________________ mods: rre header, rre axleback, rre underdrive pulley, tb bypass, fujita cai/aem bypass valve, eibach prokit, twm shifter/type r knob, tanabe stb, oe fogs, webasto sunroof, eclipse cd4000 hu

May 15th, 2011, 01:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
DustinH Amarillo 4g Name: Dustin Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 2,026 Rep Power: 5	1. are they really as bad as they are made out to be? NO, People just dont do it right. 2. how hard is install, i am assuming it would be harder than the rre? Not harder but does require MORE work. 3. instead of welding to stock exhaust can you use a pipe clamp? Only if you want to deal with exhaust leaks in the future!!! 4. can you run with the 3rd cat? if yes, do you still need to weld the o2 bung? Yes you can...Yes you will. The header only has 3 o2 bungs. our car had 4 o2 sensors. 5. does the o2 spacers clear the cel? If you either get the right ones or make the right ones. Pm me if you need some answers.! __________________ You've got questions, We have answers -->http://club4g.org/board/search.php

May 17th, 2011, 01:20 AM	#4 (permalink)
DustinH Amarillo 4g Name: Dustin Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 2,026 Rep Power: 5	Because obx has another product sold separately "Test pipe" or cat delete and it has the "lower" two bungs needed for the sensors. The bung on the header thats by its self is for a afr gauge. Or so i was told. __________________ You've got questions, We have answers -->http://club4g.org/board/search.php

May 17th, 2011, 01:33 AM	#5 (permalink)
eclipsemodder keep on modding Join Date: Mar 2009 Vehicle: 2008/eclipse/SE Posts: 912 Rep Power: 4	fuckin a...no one told me they sell a test pipe separately....would this fix the issue im having? __________________ Found this quote hilarious... "may God bless your soul and may your intake only suck in the coldest and purest air forever and ever amen."

May 17th, 2011, 01:57 AM	#6 (permalink)
DustinH Amarillo 4g Name: Dustin Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 2,026 Rep Power: 5	It could but i wouldnt waste the money since your almost there with your setup __________________ You've got questions, We have answers -->http://club4g.org/board/search.php

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May 17th, 2011, 01:08 AM	#3 (permalink)
MACH1219 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Warner Robins GA Vehicle: 2007 Spyder GS Posts: 278 Rep Power: 0	WHY WOULD obx DESIGHN A SPECIFIC SYSTEM FOR A CERTAIN APPLICATION, AND NOT INCLUDE A PLACE FOR THE 4TH 02 SENSOR?

May 17th, 2011, 02:08 AM	#7 (permalink)
MACH1219 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Warner Robins GA Vehicle: 2007 Spyder GS Posts: 278 Rep Power: 0	then why do they include the stupid pipe with no bungs with the header? I was just thinking thats not a bad value, $235 for a SS long tube with a section of pipe that deletes the cat in the downtube included, but i guess im starting to see why people make the install out to be hard? what is hard about it? especailly of u can buy the test pipe separately and just put a plug in the 5th hole.

May 17th, 2011, 02:09 AM	#8 (permalink)
DustinH Amarillo 4g Name: Dustin Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 2,026 Rep Power: 5	The best thing to do honestly is install the header itself, Then take the rest of it to a shop and have them weld the down pipe to your existing exhaust. Put spacers on the lower o2 sensors and its a done deal. __________________ You've got questions, We have answers -->http://club4g.org/board/search.php

May 17th, 2011, 02:13 AM	#9 (permalink)
MACH1219 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Warner Robins GA Vehicle: 2007 Spyder GS Posts: 278 Rep Power: 0	where can u buy this test pipe? i dont see it on OBX homepage. they dont even show a header for a 4g there either. and whats the deal with the spacers?

May 17th, 2011, 02:31 AM	#10 (permalink)
eclipsemodder keep on modding Join Date: Mar 2009 Vehicle: 2008/eclipse/SE Posts: 912 Rep Power: 4	OBX CAT DELETE PIPE EXHAUST 06-09 ECLIPSE MIVEC 4G69 \| eBay cat delete pipe 4cyl __________________ Found this quote hilarious... "may God bless your soul and may your intake only suck in the coldest and purest air forever and ever amen."

May 17th, 2011, 12:31 PM	#11 (permalink)
MACH1219 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Warner Robins GA Vehicle: 2007 Spyder GS Posts: 278 Rep Power: 0	i find it odd that pipe is straight, and the one included with header is not. no mount flange either. have to take a look while up on stands doing springs and see what might work well. thanks

May 17th, 2011, 11:14 PM	#12 (permalink)
MACH1219 Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Warner Robins GA Vehicle: 2007 Spyder GS Posts: 278 Rep Power: 0	that pipe does not appear to fit this app. at all? the 02 bungs are towrads the middle, and it has a curve where it should be straight, and its straight where it should be curved

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