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Trailblazin
10-03-2005, 07:33 PM
I moved this from the other headers thread coz i didnt think ppl were reading it. Anyay here goes:

Well there is another alternative....I just went to one of the best exhaust garages in Kuwait today and they fabricate their own headers. I asked him about doing a Header for the 4.2L Inline-6 and he told me it was possible. Their work is not to the standard of lets say Flowtech or Borla, but my friend had his Mustang Exhaust system done there from Headers to Tailpipe, 3 inches all the way along and in turn his Stang is one of the fastest 5.0s in Kuwait so I do have some trust in their work.

I asked him a price and he told me it would cost around 140KD which translates into around $480. Lets add another $100 for shipment and bada-bing bada-boom. If people here were interested, I could tell him that I wanted to get in BULK and surely he'll drop the price lets say around $100. (This is Kuwait so anything goes, specially in bargaining terms )

If there was a demand let me know and I'll get some more info, he's already done headers for a Toyota Landcruiser, Nissan/Infiniti QX4 and lots of GM V8s. This is an alternative option for those who can't wait for Hedman. I'll take some pics of the headers he does with a final price and ill post them up.

PPS. How can I create a poll for this article??? With 1.Would be interested, 2. Rather wait for Hedman, 3. More info

homertime
10-03-2005, 09:39 PM
how much gain can be expected with adding custom headers, and how easy are they to install?

Trailblazin
10-04-2005, 04:35 AM
how much gain can be expected with adding custom headers, and how easy are they to install?

I would say around 10-15hp gains. And they would be direct bolt-ons. All the mechanic asked me for was the OEM header gaskets to start the creation. Soon as I build up enough money I will get him to do one for me and I'll get a dyno run tested before anf after the install. (Getting the money might be a while as I'm still a student :rolleyes: )

IceN
10-04-2005, 07:49 AM
a more economical header, might could be made by looking at a supra header and using that as a template. Even going turbo could be made easier. The only major difference is the gaskets. Just something to look into.

sk_trailblaz
10-04-2005, 05:05 PM
I wonder how similar/dissimilar the exhaust ports are for the supra vs the 4.2L GM?

Trailblazin keep us posted if you decide to have the hedder made in Kuwait...I am curious about the benefits for this engine. :)

Blulytes
10-04-2005, 05:28 PM
me too... but I would be concerned about the pricing to the US though.

Envoy Fan
10-04-2005, 05:46 PM
Concern should also be about quality and warranty assistance. :m2: