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asinn · Oct 31st, 2005, 11:08 PM

hi guys,

anyone here tried OBX header for MCS? any problem with it?

regards
Alfred

XTREEM · Nov 1st, 2005, 12:44 AM

Got one but havent fitted it yet, should be on next week. don't expect any problems other than swapping the manifold bolts for studs and maybe filing the welds back a bit so the nuts can sit flat. will let you know how it goes.

MiniFr34k · Nov 1st, 2005, 01:35 AM

John - can u post some pics of the fitment? my understanding is that the obx header has no CAT .. so ur using the OEM CAT, OBX header and some other aftermarket exhaust?

asinn · Nov 1st, 2005, 01:49 AM

I am currently using the supersprint cat back system, I am thinking about getting the supersprint header....... but someone told me that OBX make supersprint copy header at 1/5 of the price.... so just asking around does anyone have good or bad experience with OBX gear........

obehave · Nov 1st, 2005, 01:59 AM

This thread from NAM will probably be your best source of info on this header.
Long and full of good info. Wrapped around a good dose of BS and arguing.

XTREEM · Nov 1st, 2005, 11:40 AM

Yes some people have had a little bit of trouble with fitment but its nothing major if your handy with tools.... just replace the bolts with studs and a little bit of file work, at under $350 AUS delivered it sure is a bargain compared to $1500 AUS for a super sprint.

I am going to use the standard Cat and mate it to my stock exhaust for now, then either go with the new Webster exhaust (if it lives up to the hype) or build a custom one.

As soon as I get my MTH problem sorted I will fit it and let you guys know how it went, just dont want to add new parts when I have a current problem

MiniFr34k · Nov 1st, 2005, 09:26 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM

Yes some people have had a little bit of trouble with fitment but its nothing major if your handy with tools.... just replace the bolts with studs and a little bit of file work, at under $350 AUS delivered it sure is a bargain compared to $1500 AUS for a super sprint.

I am going to use the standard Cat and mate it to my stock exhaust for now, then either go with the new Webster exhaust (if it lives up to the hype) or build a custom one.

As soon as I get my MTH problem sorted I will fit it and let you guys know how it went, just dont want to add new parts when I have a current problem

Sounds good JOhn - looking forward to seeing how it goes, coz im really stuck on what to do! i want to get the obx header but nfi how it would fit? would i then end up with obx header -->OEM CAT-->Miltek Catback??

XTREEM · Nov 2nd, 2005, 12:08 AM

Dan, Be careful with the cat, I have been told its straight through and not a proper cat, better to use the original.

Pete, If your worried about doing the fitment yourself? You could always take it to best mufflers in Sydney they have done a few OBX/Xforce installs. They also sell the item but it would be more expensive than buying from the States.

John.

MiniFr34k · Nov 2nd, 2005, 01:17 AM

john - wasnt thinknig of a DIY job for this, just worried about how its all going to work thats all.

XTREEM · Nov 2nd, 2005, 06:10 AM

Pete from all accounts once the thing is on its all

MiniFr34k · Nov 2nd, 2005, 09:04 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM

Pete from all accounts once the thing is on its all

hahah sounds tempting! i just dont know about the oem cat..

ie high flow header, high flow catback, oem cat?? its still suffocating the whole system??

XTREEM · Nov 2nd, 2005, 10:23 AM

From my experience with cats on other non mini's they dont make much difference unless you remove them altogether. Have you read the link that Obehave posted above? Good info in there.

XTREEM · Nov 2nd, 2005, 11:48 PM

Yeah Dan shouldnt be a problem.

MiniFr34k · Nov 3rd, 2005, 12:32 AM

yeah John ive read the thread .. but still dont feel convinced for some reason.. i might give it another read.

okapi · Nov 3rd, 2005, 01:08 AM

fiesta dan - yes, you will simply need to weld the stock cat to a connector pipe and fit.
Skuzy - i've got the xforce version and i'm very pleased (although there were some initial limp mode & loss of power headaches). it's all good now

XTREEM · Nov 3rd, 2005, 01:49 AM

Okapi, How did you fix the limp mod prob? I take it these problems were from the cat back or a cat replacement and not the header?

okapi · Nov 3rd, 2005, 12:22 PM

believe it or not, moving the post cat o2 sensor back 2 inches resolved the problem - per Nick @ Peak.

SteveS · Dec 2nd, 2005, 10:01 PM

if you want to revert to stock after cutting off the factory cat, the new header/cat is one piece and is $1,300 or so. Better to use aftermarket cat.

OZChris · Dec 3rd, 2005, 04:24 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM

$1500 AUS for a super sprint.

You can get a Milltek header with cat for A$1500

minigolf · Dec 5th, 2005, 04:33 AM

Is that a pure breed?

Oct 31st, 2005, 11:08 PM	#1
asinn MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 153 Offline	obx header hi guys, anyone here tried OBX header for MCS? any problem with it? regards Alfred

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Nov 1st, 2005, 12:44 AM	#2 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 837 Offline	Got one but havent fitted it yet, should be on next week. don't expect any problems other than swapping the manifold bolts for studs and maybe filing the welds back a bit so the nuts can sit flat. will let you know how it goes.

Nov 1st, 2005, 01:35 AM	#3 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 2,157 Offline	John - can u post some pics of the fitment? my understanding is that the obx header has no CAT .. so ur using the OEM CAT, OBX header and some other aftermarket exhaust?

Nov 1st, 2005, 01:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
asinn MINI2 Regular My Classifieds Join Date: Jul 2004 Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 153 Offline	I am currently using the supersprint cat back system, I am thinking about getting the supersprint header....... but someone told me that OBX make supersprint copy header at 1/5 of the price.... so just asking around does anyone have good or bad experience with OBX gear........

Nov 1st, 2005, 01:59 AM	#5 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 05:49 AM Posts: 9,254 Offline	This thread from NAM will probably be your best source of info on this header. Long and full of good info. Wrapped around a good dose of BS and arguing.

Nov 1st, 2005, 11:40 AM	#6 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 837 Offline	Yes some people have had a little bit of trouble with fitment but its nothing major if your handy with tools.... just replace the bolts with studs and a little bit of file work, at under $350 AUS delivered it sure is a bargain compared to $1500 AUS for a super sprint. I am going to use the standard Cat and mate it to my stock exhaust for now, then either go with the new Webster exhaust (if it lives up to the hype) or build a custom one. As soon as I get my MTH problem sorted I will fit it and let you guys know how it went, just dont want to add new parts when I have a current problem

Nov 1st, 2005, 09:26 PM	#7 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 2,157 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM Yes some people have had a little bit of trouble with fitment but its nothing major if your handy with tools.... just replace the bolts with studs and a little bit of file work, at under $350 AUS delivered it sure is a bargain compared to $1500 AUS for a super sprint. I am going to use the standard Cat and mate it to my stock exhaust for now, then either go with the new Webster exhaust (if it lives up to the hype) or build a custom one. As soon as I get my MTH problem sorted I will fit it and let you guys know how it went, just dont want to add new parts when I have a current problem Sounds good JOhn - looking forward to seeing how it goes, coz im really stuck on what to do! i want to get the obx header but nfi how it would fit? would i then end up with obx header -->OEM CAT-->Miltek Catback??

Nov 2nd, 2005, 12:08 AM	#8 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 837 Offline	Dan, Be careful with the cat, I have been told its straight through and not a proper cat, better to use the original. Pete, If your worried about doing the fitment yourself? You could always take it to best mufflers in Sydney they have done a few OBX/Xforce installs. They also sell the item but it would be more expensive than buying from the States. John.

Nov 2nd, 2005, 01:17 AM	#9 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 2,157 Offline	john - wasnt thinknig of a DIY job for this, just worried about how its all going to work thats all.

Nov 2nd, 2005, 06:10 AM	#10 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 837 Offline	Pete from all accounts once the thing is on its all

Nov 2nd, 2005, 09:04 AM	#11 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 2,157 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM Pete from all accounts once the thing is on its all hahah sounds tempting! i just dont know about the oem cat.. ie high flow header, high flow catback, oem cat?? its still suffocating the whole system??

Nov 2nd, 2005, 10:23 AM	#12 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 837 Offline	From my experience with cats on other non mini's they dont make much difference unless you remove them altogether. Have you read the link that Obehave posted above? Good info in there.

Nov 2nd, 2005, 11:48 PM	#13 (permalink)
XTREEM MINI2 Master Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Batemans Bay Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 837 Offline	Yeah Dan shouldnt be a problem.

Nov 3rd, 2005, 12:32 AM	#14 (permalink)
MiniFr34k fr34king n00b! My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Sydney Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 2,157 Offline	yeah John ive read the thread .. but still dont feel convinced for some reason.. i might give it another read.

Nov 3rd, 2005, 01:08 AM	#15 (permalink)
okapi may contain peanuts... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sydney, au Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 344 Offline	fiesta dan - yes, you will simply need to weld the stock cat to a connector pipe and fit. Skuzy - i've got the xforce version and i'm very pleased (although there were some initial limp mode & loss of power headaches). it's all good now

Nov 3rd, 2005, 12:22 PM	#17 (permalink)
okapi may contain peanuts... Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: sydney, au Local Time: 07:49 PM Posts: 344 Offline	believe it or not, moving the post cat o2 sensor back 2 inches resolved the problem - per Nick @ Peak.

Dec 2nd, 2005, 10:01 PM	#18 (permalink)
SteveS MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Santa Ana, CA Local Time: 02:49 AM Posts: 126 Offline	if you want to revert to stock after cutting off the factory cat, the new header/cat is one piece and is $1,300 or so. Better to use aftermarket cat.

Dec 3rd, 2005, 04:24 AM	#19 (permalink)
OZChris MINI2 Master Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Melbourne, Australia Local Time: 08:49 PM Posts: 2,379 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by XTREEM $1500 AUS for a super sprint. You can get a Milltek header with cat for A$1500

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