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stangcobra · May 21st, 2011, 01:53 PM

So I was looking around for headers and stumbled upon these
OBX Exhaust Header 06-09 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4L Mivec | eBay
are they real OBX or are they going to be knockoffs?

bullet06 · May 21st, 2011, 02:06 PM

Looks like the reP deal but once or a knock off of ripps.

229boss · May 21st, 2011, 02:09 PM

i would love an alternative for headers

stangcobra · May 21st, 2011, 02:15 PM

I mean RRE headers barely exist anymore(5 month waiting period or so ive heard) and I've heard nothing but bad about RIPPs so

Elemenohpee · May 21st, 2011, 02:15 PM

Consider this (I dont know if they are real or not) Even if they are real previous members in the past have had issues with OBX Headers, not everyone but a few. Do it rite the first time so you dont have to go back and fix things later, even if it hurts youre wallet its always worth it in the end.

stangcobra · May 21st, 2011, 02:19 PM

Okay thanks. Guess I'll be avoiding them then. I had seen elsewhere on here that OBX was a viable solution for headers so...

Elemenohpee · May 21st, 2011, 02:36 PM

They are good headers, it's just sometimes they present prolematic issues I just wanted to bring that to you're attention.

stangcobra · May 21st, 2011, 02:41 PM

Well I'd have a shop install them, not confident in my own abilities when it comes to these, so would that help to mitigate any potential problems? What I've read talks a lot about having to weld o2 sensors on and I figure a shop could do that easily.

Elemenohpee · May 21st, 2011, 03:04 PM

As easily as a shop can do that (which they can) Is as easily as they can tack on extra expenses just be prepared for that if anything else.

stangcobra · May 21st, 2011, 03:51 PM

Yeah my dad is fronting the install bill so not a problem lol.

So the issues that ive read with these headers are that they crack...does this happen often?

DustinH · May 21st, 2011, 03:57 PM

The header doesnt crack theres a bracket towards the bottom that bolts to your engine. It sometimes cracks slightly. Im not sure why. This header is a quality header but requires alot or work to install. then you have to get your ecu to accept the change. Theres alot of people on here that have problems with these. All you can do is have a shop put in a o2 bung and space the sensors. It SHOULD work after that with no problems. I dont understand why everyones having trouble

bullet06 · May 21st, 2011, 04:05 PM

Ripps are not bad headers I have them and no problems. There more of a pain to install because the welding and extending the o2s plus there over priced. The obx are the same just moved the o2 Spencer placing.

stangcobra · May 21st, 2011, 04:08 PM

Aight, and odds are they are going to have o2 bungs at the shop? or am I going to have to buy them online.

If I heat wrapped them would that prevent cracking? I know the cracking isnt because of the heat but logically my mind is saying that something holding them together would prevent cracking.
Getting my ecu to accept the change...would that require the f/ic?

bullet06 · May 21st, 2011, 04:22 PM

Rapping will not help creaking but still a good idea for the creaking have the shop weld in a flexing pipe. The shop may carry o2 bunges but don't think spacers. I got my spacers at auto zone.

tcsoccer09 · May 21st, 2011, 05:23 PM

ik rre headers throw ur ses light without extra modification. wat about obx?

DustinH · May 21st, 2011, 05:41 PM

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Originally Posted by tcsoccer09

ik rre headers throw ur ses light without extra modification. wat about obx?

Same thing...If they dont have cats built in it will code.

tcsoccer09 · May 21st, 2011, 05:43 PM

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Originally Posted by DustinH

Same thing...If they dont have cats built in it will code.

well hell...

DustinH · May 21st, 2011, 05:44 PM

o2 spacers make it right again

PearlGreenNMean · May 21st, 2011, 05:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangcobra

So I was looking around for headers and stumbled upon these
OBX Exhaust Header 06-09 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4L Mivec | eBay
are they real OBX or are they going to be knockoffs?

I just bought those. They are pretty sweet so far... Installing tomorrow... Im freakingggg PSYC'D!

tcsoccer09 · May 21st, 2011, 06:06 PM

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Originally Posted by PearlGreenNMean

I just bought those. They are pretty sweet so far... Installing tomorrow... Im freakingggg PSYC'D!

shoot me a pm after u ride them around the block a few times...im curious

PearlGreenNMean · May 21st, 2011, 06:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcsoccer09

shoot me a pm after u ride them around the block a few times...im curious

Will Do! I have a completely stock system btw.
I will have the before and after video. Sounds a little bleh because of the auto adjusting microphone, but im sure there will be a difference!

Its probably going to take me all day to get them on. Even though my car only has 10k miles, that virtual school exam is gonna suck real big ones... and I think my dad wants the garage for his 87 vette so Im gonna have to do this crap in the dirt. And I have no experience under the hood except for general knowledge... So we will see how "bolt on" this kit seems to be.
Its made very well from what I can see. I can take pictures of it if you want.

stangcobra · May 21st, 2011, 06:50 PM

Oh god
its not going to be bolt on at all
do you know how to weld?
if not you're screwed

PearlGreenNMean · May 21st, 2011, 06:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangcobra

Oh god
its not going to be bolt on at all
do you know how to weld?
if not you're screwed

Are freaking serious? What part isnt going to bolt on??? And yeah, I weld quite a bit.

stangcobra · May 21st, 2011, 07:36 PM

Basically the answers are higher up in the thread but you have to bolt them on with o2 bungs and spacers somehow
not that I understand what that means at all

roman lujan · May 21st, 2011, 07:42 PM

what you need to weld is the last section of the boltin pipe to the rest of the exhaust and the you need to make a hole to held a 02 sensor in the thrid pipe from right to left put it alog the same area that the others are. with althat done buy spacers they run like 6 dollar then they need to be drilled out with a 1/2 drill bit you want to put these on the shortes 02 wires thses will go on the second and froth pipe hope that clears that up

PearlGreenNMean · May 21st, 2011, 11:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roman lujan

what you need to weld is the last section of the boltin pipe to the rest of the exhaust and the you need to make a hole to held a 02 sensor in the thrid pipe from right to left put it alog the same area that the others are. with althat done buy spacers they run like 6 dollar then they need to be drilled out with a 1/2 drill bit you want to put these on the shortes 02 wires thses will go on the second and froth pipe hope that clears that up

How the hell can a company claim that its bolt on when you have to dick around with so much shit? Well... We will see how well it fits tommorrow. I have go change the headers in the dirt, fml.

PearlGreenNMean · May 22nd, 2011, 03:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by roman lujan

what you need to weld is the last section of the boltin pipe to the rest of the exhaust and the you need to make a hole to held a 02 sensor in the thrid pipe from right to left put it alog the same area that the others are. with althat done buy spacers they run like 6 dollar then they need to be drilled out with a 1/2 drill bit you want to put these on the shortes 02 wires thses will go on the second and froth pipe hope that clears that up

I just took the excess plugs and taped them to the frame... No CEL, no worries. Its tack welded right now. Didn't need spacers. Didn't need to drill. Going to get it welded by a buddy, couldnt fit my mask beneath the car, so he can work off some favors by welding it. Sounds freaking sick... I looooove it.

Edit: He said he has a bung, so the O2 will have a home soon...
And the flange from the old pipe welded to the new pipe....

stangcobra · May 22nd, 2011, 04:11 PM

First off: SOUNDCLIP NAO
second: Scale of 1-10 how hard was the installation

Freeker · May 22nd, 2011, 04:45 PM

its so funny how ppl think if you spend a lot of money on something youre getting a great product... obx have proven themselfs as a company... i have ZERO problems with my headers

PearlGreenNMean · May 22nd, 2011, 06:18 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by stangcobra

First off: SOUNDCLIP NAO
second: Scale of 1-10 how hard was the installation

Better than sound clip --> Video.

YouTube - ‪Eclipse 09 OBX s/s headers‬&rlm;

1-10... 4.
Had to take alternator plate off, and fans to get it from the bottum up. Than I grinded off the old flange, and put it on the new pipe, and tack welded, but im going to go get it Bunged+ pro welded. Cant fit my freaking mask under the eclipse.... -.-

sdrn · May 22nd, 2011, 07:04 PM

^^ im jelouse, california disappoints me

PearlGreenNMean · May 22nd, 2011, 09:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdrn

^^ im jelouse, california disappoints me

How so? And im probably dropping my catalytic converter... Cause florida doesn't require inspection for a vehicle.

sdrn · May 22nd, 2011, 11:28 PM

cause i can't install headers because of the smog test

PearlGreenNMean · May 22nd, 2011, 11:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by sdrn

cause i can't install headers because of the smog test

Headers should have nothing to do with that... As long as you have a catalytic converter you should be fine? You have to be... The CO2 sensors haven't went off, which means its acceptable. Am I right, or am I just being ignorant?

Im just trying to logically make sense of your situation.

muscles · May 22nd, 2011, 11:41 PM

they sound pretty beast/

tcsoccer09 · May 23rd, 2011, 10:04 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PearlGreenNMean

Headers should have nothing to do with that... As long as you have a catalytic converter you should be fine? You have to be... The CO2 sensors haven't went off, which means its acceptable. Am I right, or am I just being ignorant?

Im just trying to logically make sense of your situation.

ik we have at least 2 cats...3 if im correct...if u eliminate any of them the pipe sniffer will detect them in california or any tree humping state

07-eclipse-newbie · May 23rd, 2011, 06:32 PM

...like NY, i have RRE so i wont have to worry about welding.

PearlGreenNMean · May 23rd, 2011, 08:36 PM

~~~UPDATE~~~ The 4th O2 sensor is just hanging on the firewall for now, until thursday when it will get pro welded and new exhaust, and bung.

I got a CEL... Lmfao Sh**. Thats gonna be annoying.
Eh, hopefully the bung will fix it.

VIDEO OF DRIVING IT AROUND:
YouTube - ‪Driving around with the obx headers‬&rlm;

Gets a little chokey, but you can feel the power winding up... Its just amazing. It doesn't like to idle or Cruise... at like 60, its decent. Little shakey. But I have it tack welded right now, with stock exhaust, and no CAI. I'll keep you updated on this at thursday.. When it gets done.
Glad I can contribute to the forums!

PearlGreenNMean · May 23rd, 2011, 08:42 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by tcsoccer09

ik we have at least 2 cats...3 if im correct...if u eliminate any of them the pipe sniffer will detect them in california or any tree humping state

Hm. Well, Theres your answer for that!

Thanks tc for that info. I didn't know the GS had 2, or even 3 cats... o.O

muscles · May 23rd, 2011, 08:45 PM

Glad to see your almost there with the obx

May 21st, 2011, 01:53 PM	#1 (permalink)
stangcobra Has A Big Member Name: Jake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cary NC Vehicle: 01 svt cobra Posts: 1,215 Rep Power: 3	Are these legit So I was looking around for headers and stumbled upon these OBX Exhaust Header 06-09 Mitsubishi Eclipse 2.4L Mivec \| eBay are they real OBX or are they going to be knockoffs? __________________ http://stancerocks.tumblr.com/

May 21st, 2011, 02:06 PM	#2 (permalink)
bullet06 x-street Name: Matt McAlear Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Naples, Fl. Vehicle: 06/GT/AT Posts: 1,412 Rep Power: 5	Looks like the reP deal but once or a knock off of ripps. __________________ BULLET's Modification Link!!! [^](",")[^]

May 21st, 2011, 02:15 PM	#4 (permalink)
stangcobra Has A Big Member Name: Jake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cary NC Vehicle: 01 svt cobra Posts: 1,215 Rep Power: 3	I mean RRE headers barely exist anymore(5 month waiting period or so ive heard) and I've heard nothing but bad about RIPPs so __________________ http://stancerocks.tumblr.com/

May 21st, 2011, 02:15 PM	#5 (permalink)
Elemenohpee Perfection over power Name: Trevin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Vehicle: 06 GS-Turbo Posts: 2,331 Rep Power: 4	Consider this (I dont know if they are real or not) Even if they are real previous members in the past have had issues with OBX Headers, not everyone but a few. Do it rite the first time so you dont have to go back and fix things later, even if it hurts youre wallet its always worth it in the end. __________________ My Ride ---> http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...d-06-gs-d.html

May 21st, 2011, 02:19 PM	#6 (permalink)
stangcobra Has A Big Member Name: Jake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cary NC Vehicle: 01 svt cobra Posts: 1,215 Rep Power: 3	Okay thanks. Guess I'll be avoiding them then. I had seen elsewhere on here that OBX was a viable solution for headers so... __________________ http://stancerocks.tumblr.com/

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May 21st, 2011, 02:09 PM	#3 (permalink)
229boss Senior Member Name: James Alphadawg Jones Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: jacksonville , florida Vehicle: 2007 eclipse spyder gs Posts: 656 Rep Power: 2	i would love an alternative for headers

May 21st, 2011, 02:36 PM	#7 (permalink)
Elemenohpee Perfection over power Name: Trevin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Vehicle: 06 GS-Turbo Posts: 2,331 Rep Power: 4	They are good headers, it's just sometimes they present prolematic issues I just wanted to bring that to you're attention. __________________ My Ride ---> http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...d-06-gs-d.html

May 21st, 2011, 02:41 PM	#8 (permalink)
stangcobra Has A Big Member Name: Jake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cary NC Vehicle: 01 svt cobra Posts: 1,215 Rep Power: 3	Well I'd have a shop install them, not confident in my own abilities when it comes to these, so would that help to mitigate any potential problems? What I've read talks a lot about having to weld o2 sensors on and I figure a shop could do that easily. __________________ http://stancerocks.tumblr.com/

May 21st, 2011, 03:04 PM	#9 (permalink)
Elemenohpee Perfection over power Name: Trevin Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clarksville, TN Vehicle: 06 GS-Turbo Posts: 2,331 Rep Power: 4	As easily as a shop can do that (which they can) Is as easily as they can tack on extra expenses just be prepared for that if anything else. __________________ My Ride ---> http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...d-06-gs-d.html

May 21st, 2011, 03:51 PM	#10 (permalink)
stangcobra Has A Big Member Name: Jake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cary NC Vehicle: 01 svt cobra Posts: 1,215 Rep Power: 3	Yeah my dad is fronting the install bill so not a problem lol. So the issues that ive read with these headers are that they crack...does this happen often? __________________ http://stancerocks.tumblr.com/

May 21st, 2011, 03:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
DustinH Amarillo 4g Name: Dustin Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 2,026 Rep Power: 5	The header doesnt crack theres a bracket towards the bottom that bolts to your engine. It sometimes cracks slightly. Im not sure why. This header is a quality header but requires alot or work to install. then you have to get your ecu to accept the change. Theres alot of people on here that have problems with these. All you can do is have a shop put in a o2 bung and space the sensors. It SHOULD work after that with no problems. I dont understand why everyones having trouble __________________ You've got questions, We have answers -->http://club4g.org/board/search.php

May 21st, 2011, 04:05 PM	#12 (permalink)
bullet06 x-street Name: Matt McAlear Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Naples, Fl. Vehicle: 06/GT/AT Posts: 1,412 Rep Power: 5	Ripps are not bad headers I have them and no problems. There more of a pain to install because the welding and extending the o2s plus there over priced. The obx are the same just moved the o2 Spencer placing. __________________ BULLET's Modification Link!!! [^](",")[^]

May 21st, 2011, 04:08 PM	#13 (permalink)
stangcobra Has A Big Member Name: Jake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cary NC Vehicle: 01 svt cobra Posts: 1,215 Rep Power: 3	Aight, and odds are they are going to have o2 bungs at the shop? or am I going to have to buy them online. If I heat wrapped them would that prevent cracking? I know the cracking isnt because of the heat but logically my mind is saying that something holding them together would prevent cracking. Getting my ecu to accept the change...would that require the f/ic? __________________ http://stancerocks.tumblr.com/

May 21st, 2011, 04:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
bullet06 x-street Name: Matt McAlear Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Naples, Fl. Vehicle: 06/GT/AT Posts: 1,412 Rep Power: 5	Rapping will not help creaking but still a good idea for the creaking have the shop weld in a flexing pipe. The shop may carry o2 bunges but don't think spacers. I got my spacers at auto zone. __________________ BULLET's Modification Link!!! [^](",")[^]

May 21st, 2011, 05:23 PM	#15 (permalink)
tcsoccer09 I'm Feelin' Myself Name: Tim Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Elizabethtown, KY Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GS Auto Posts: 378 Rep Power: 2	ik rre headers throw ur ses light without extra modification. wat about obx? __________________ f5 Fujita CAI; GT TB; TB Bypass; RRE Headers; Magnaflow High Flow Cat; Turbo Tube; 2.25" Exhaust; Magnaflow Muffler; RRE UDP; 18"x7.5" Akita Wheels; Tein H Tech Springs; Progress Rear Sway Bar; 10000k HID Xenon Headlights; Blue LED Fogs, Interior, and License Plate Bulbs; Glowshift Gauges; 20% Window Tint; RA Painted Front Bumper; Blacked Out Headlights/ Tailights/ Spoiler/ Reflectors/ Gas Cap/ Emblems

May 21st, 2011, 05:44 PM	#18 (permalink)
DustinH Amarillo 4g Name: Dustin Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Amarillo Tx Posts: 2,026 Rep Power: 5	o2 spacers make it right again __________________ You've got questions, We have answers -->http://club4g.org/board/search.php

May 21st, 2011, 06:50 PM	#22 (permalink)
stangcobra Has A Big Member Name: Jake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cary NC Vehicle: 01 svt cobra Posts: 1,215 Rep Power: 3	Oh god its not going to be bolt on at all do you know how to weld? if not you're screwed __________________ http://stancerocks.tumblr.com/

May 21st, 2011, 07:36 PM	#24 (permalink)
stangcobra Has A Big Member Name: Jake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cary NC Vehicle: 01 svt cobra Posts: 1,215 Rep Power: 3	Basically the answers are higher up in the thread but you have to bolt them on with o2 bungs and spacers somehow not that I understand what that means at all __________________ http://stancerocks.tumblr.com/

May 21st, 2011, 07:42 PM	#25 (permalink)
roman lujan Trying to be fully built Name: Roman Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: odessa tx Vehicle: 2007/eclipse/gs Posts: 1,212 Rep Power: 4	what you need to weld is the last section of the boltin pipe to the rest of the exhaust and the you need to make a hole to held a 02 sensor in the thrid pipe from right to left put it alog the same area that the others are. with althat done buy spacers they run like 6 dollar then they need to be drilled out with a 1/2 drill bit you want to put these on the shortes 02 wires thses will go on the second and froth pipe hope that clears that up __________________ mods/ obxr lt header/es motor mounts/cold air intake/megan racing catback/ rre und pully/gt tb/stage one delta cam/ aem fic/ msr stlye 44 rims/tein stechmods i have waiting to be put in stage 2 cam/ manly rods/ apr head and mian studs/ wisco pistions/in need of a nitrious kit/ head/intake manifold

May 22nd, 2011, 04:11 PM	#28 (permalink)
stangcobra Has A Big Member Name: Jake Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Cary NC Vehicle: 01 svt cobra Posts: 1,215 Rep Power: 3	First off: SOUNDCLIP NAO second: Scale of 1-10 how hard was the installation __________________ http://stancerocks.tumblr.com/

May 22nd, 2011, 04:45 PM	#29 (permalink)
Freeker The thread killer... Name: Jeff Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Ft. Worth Vehicle: 07 GT Posts: 2,982 Rep Power: 6	its so funny how ppl think if you spend a lot of money on something youre getting a great product... obx have proven themselfs as a company... i have ZERO problems with my headers __________________ I got Mods.

May 22nd, 2011, 07:04 PM	#31 (permalink)
sdrn yes no maybe so Join Date: May 2011 Location: best place on earth Vehicle: '11 Eclipse GS Sport Posts: 465 Rep Power: 2	^^ im jelouse, california disappoints me

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sdrn yes no maybe so Join Date: May 2011 Location: best place on earth Vehicle: '11 Eclipse GS Sport Posts: 465 Rep Power: 2	cause i can't install headers because of the smog test __________________ http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IDNqc...&feature=feedf

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muscles Black Irish Name: Ross Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south carolina Vehicle: 2006/eclipse/gs Posts: 3,222 Rep Power: 6	they sound pretty beast/ __________________ http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...cles-whip.html. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/391606...hback-coupe-3d

May 23rd, 2011, 06:32 PM	#37 (permalink)
07-eclipse-newbie Senior Member Name: Newman Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Dover AFB Vehicle: 2007/eclipse-gs Posts: 1,126 Rep Power: 4	...like NY, i have RRE so i wont have to worry about welding. __________________ ~newbie [QUOTE=ALBOE]And that's why you will be mini me, Buuuuut whenever you get your carbon fiber parts, you'll be all grown up, and i'll be happy father [QUOTE] Last edited by 07-eclipse-newbie; June 23rd, 2011 at 04:57 PM.

May 23rd, 2011, 08:36 PM	#38 (permalink)
PearlGreenNMean G-TuneD... Name: George Platt Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Florida, Weirsdale Vehicle: 2009/Eclipse/GS Posts: 1,286 Rep Power: 3	~~~UPDATE~~~ The 4th O2 sensor is just hanging on the firewall for now, until thursday when it will get pro welded and new exhaust, and bung. I got a CEL... Lmfao Sh**. Thats gonna be annoying. Eh, hopefully the bung will fix it. VIDEO OF DRIVING IT AROUND: YouTube - ‪Driving around with the obx headers‬&rlm; Gets a little chokey, but you can feel the power winding up... Its just amazing. It doesn't like to idle or Cruise... at like 60, its decent. Little shakey. But I have it tack welded right now, with stock exhaust, and no CAI. I'll keep you updated on this at thursday.. When it gets done. Glad I can contribute to the forums! __________________ HAVE: OBX Exhaust Header+ Mid pipe, TB bypass, Custom CAI, HID Halo Sonar Projectors, Aero 2540i, Dash kit, AEM FIC, D2 Coilovers, 2 JBL GT5-12's powered by Power Acoustik SOON: Turbo Kit... GT25 WANT: Custom painted Rims, 4 bars of sway, and the rest of my fucking turbo kit.

May 23rd, 2011, 08:45 PM	#40 (permalink)
muscles Black Irish Name: Ross Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: south carolina Vehicle: 2006/eclipse/gs Posts: 3,222 Rep Power: 6	Glad to see your almost there with the obx __________________ http://club4g.org/board/members-ride...cles-whip.html. http://www.cardomain.com/ride/391606...hback-coupe-3d

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