Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

burger · 07-16-2010, 02:12 PM

Has anyone tried these headers:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-87...item27b1666e95

They're made by DNA Motorsports.

The price seems too good to be true.

I wonder how well they fit and how flat the flanges are.

Ed

silvereagle07 · 07-16-2010, 02:59 PM

They sure are pretty! I agree the price is too good to be true. I need a set to fit my vortec engine. Anybody have these?

bigarmzz · 07-16-2010, 03:36 PM

didnt someone post a good while back that they bought a set like these on ebay and they "yellowed" really bad?

could be wrong, just seems...

baclay9 · 07-16-2010, 03:48 PM

They will yellow. I have tried stainless exhaust on my Motorcycle. It will polish back out but who wants to pull thier headers constantly???

87GMCChris · 07-16-2010, 05:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by baclay9

They will yellow. I have tried stainless exhaust on my Motorcycle. It will polish back out but who wants to pull thier headers constantly???

x2 for me... that would be a pain.

swb85 · 07-16-2010, 05:47 PM

Those look nearly identical to the one's I have (made by wysco). I had to notch the passenger frame rail a little for clearance and they sit close to the drivers side lower control arm. They will discolor (all stainless does) but won't corrode. If it were me I'd probably go for it.....that's almost $100 cheaper than I paid for mine 3yrs ago! Helluva deal!

GMC Guy · 07-16-2010, 06:45 PM

i'd rather have a little discoloring than leaks. i mean for what kind of quality headers can you get for that price? cheapy summit brand, or the thin flanged hedmens

irishman999 · 07-16-2010, 10:37 PM

I really want to buy a set of those and use header wrap.

Acrophobia · 07-17-2010, 09:54 AM

PS:1. This header might fits 2/4WD turck, pick up, suburban, van, suv, and 1, 1/2, 3/4 ton model.

Yea $158 is dirt cheap for a set of stainless headers, but I dont like the "might fits" part of there advertisement. And we drive trucks...not turcks!

benoit454 · 07-17-2010, 10:40 AM

those are speed daddy, didn't see anything about dna, which I bought from and are good.

As for the headers not sure, I got a set for my 88 some shorties and they are polished stainless just as them, first drive they turned blue. They haven't changed since, still blue. They fit great, no problems and they had thick block side flange and ball socket end to work with stock pipes as for those posted above, looks like the same flange thickness as the cheap flowtechs and summit brand headers.

GMC Guy · 07-17-2010, 12:29 PM

i think someone should take one for the team and order a pair lol then we can get a report on 'em

*78 Chevyrado* · 07-17-2010, 02:11 PM

Yellowed or blued SS looks better than any of the coatings do that turn all chalky. Besides, these arent motorcycles, who polishes headers? Never heard of that cept on show cars....lol

benoit454 · 07-17-2010, 03:40 PM

I agree on them being better then paint or coatings that come off, esp. the factor paint that burns off and they rust real quick.

slamd83c10 · 07-18-2010, 06:08 PM

i have had them before, very nice, i also just put a set on a 283 in a 68 and they fit good...a little discoloring but thick flanges and great welds...

burger · 07-19-2010, 02:22 PM

slamd83c10: How was ground clearance with the $158 eBay headers? Do they hang below the frame rail?

Thx
Ed

smallblockchev · 08-04-2010, 01:41 AM

I am interested to hear more about them as well, although I normally believe that you get what you pay for.

slamd83c10 · 08-04-2010, 08:25 AM

they hung a little below the frame, probably wouldnt want them on a bagged truck, but when i had them i was 5-7, never hit them, but they did hang just a little, about half the collector hung below frame...

Chevrolet4x4s · 12-31-2010, 12:07 AM

I just sent them a message,design looks like 11500 Flowtechs,hoping they measure the same,naturally I find this AFTER having stainless 3" daul exhaust put on...
Shane

TheWhiteElephant · 12-31-2010, 12:40 AM

The flanges are pretty thick, so that would eliminate alot of the leak issues, no?

I like the way he lists our trucks in the application section then at the bottom he writes that they "might" fight our trucks???!!! hehe

1985-GMC · 12-31-2010, 01:34 AM

I searched but never came across this thread so I ended up making my own: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428616

But if someone else confirms that they are pretty decent and not chrome plated I might end up getting them after all.

PS: Even with cheapo autozone (1/4" flanges) headers I have stopped all exhaust leaks with copper gaskets FWIW.

1985-GMC · 01-13-2011, 01:43 AM

Bump^. I want to see if someone else has these.

blazinzuk · 01-13-2011, 04:41 AM

If they are done by Speed Daddy I might give them a try.

They make headers for my grand prix and tons of guys use em. Haven't really heard much bad about them for a grand prix. Its what I will use when I get some this spring

burger · 01-13-2011, 12:48 PM

I have the eBay stainless steel headers on my '73 C-10. The flanges are THICK, the bends are smooth, and they fit. For the price, you cannot beat them.

Ed

63chevyll · 01-13-2011, 02:04 PM

i would run them,

i always check the head flange to see how much it has warped when they built them, then have them plained or ill file them down.

warpage is normaly what causes leaks

ironroad9c1 · 01-13-2011, 08:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by irishman999

I really want to buy a set of those and use header wrap.

I really hope you are kidding, Header wrap is a no no. get some spark plug boot sleeve instead. Header wrap ruins headers.

07-16-2010, 02:12 PM	#1
burger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philly burbs Posts: 160	Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? Has anyone tried these headers: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/73-87...item27b1666e95 They're made by DNA Motorsports. The price seems too good to be true. I wonder how well they fit and how flat the flanges are. Ed

07-16-2010, 02:59 PM	#2
silvereagle07 Registered User Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Bailey, NC Posts: 2,462	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? They sure are pretty! I agree the price is too good to be true. I need a set to fit my vortec engine. Anybody have these? __________________ Jeramy '84 GMC project truck '85 Chevy 4X4 SOLD '07 Chevy Trailblazer SS 5th Annual SHPHC Car/Truck Show Pics http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=543605 UPDATED PICS! CHECK 'EM OUT

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bigarmzz Registered User Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Elkins, West Virginia Posts: 2,542	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? didnt someone post a good while back that they bought a set like these on ebay and they "yellowed" really bad? could be wrong, just seems... __________________ 1987 350 TBI lowered 5/7

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baclay9 Registered User Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Newcastle, OK Posts: 1,344	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? They will yellow. I have tried stainless exhaust on my Motorcycle. It will polish back out but who wants to pull thier headers constantly???

07-16-2010, 05:47 PM	#6
swb85 On a budget like Fred Sanford Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Topeka, KS Posts: 2,031	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? Those look nearly identical to the one's I have (made by wysco). I had to notch the passenger frame rail a little for clearance and they sit close to the drivers side lower control arm. They will discolor (all stainless does) but won't corrode. If it were me I'd probably go for it.....that's almost $100 cheaper than I paid for mine 3yrs ago! Helluva deal! __________________ '85 Silverado swb: 383 stroker, 10.5:1, vortec heads, 232/238 roller cam, RPM air gap, performer 750 carb, stainless longtubes, 3" duals/super 44's, T56/4.11 383ci build / exterior refresh thread '98 Camaro z28: 370ci twin turbo 370ci build '01 Tahoe LT 4x4: 5.3, longtubes/ory, magnaflow duals, custom tune....wife's DD

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GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? i'd rather have a little discoloring than leaks. i mean for what kind of quality headers can you get for that price? cheapy summit brand, or the thin flanged hedmens __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

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irishman999 Registered User Join Date: May 2010 Location: Reno Ne-VAH-da Posts: 594	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? I really want to buy a set of those and use header wrap.

07-17-2010, 09:54 AM	#9
Acrophobia Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: New Port Richey, Fl Posts: 92	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? PS:1. This header might fits 2/4WD turck, pick up, suburban, van, suv, and 1, 1/2, 3/4 ton model. Yea $158 is dirt cheap for a set of stainless headers, but I dont like the "might fits" part of there advertisement. And we drive trucks...not turcks!

07-17-2010, 10:40 AM	#10
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? those are speed daddy, didn't see anything about dna, which I bought from and are good. As for the headers not sure, I got a set for my 88 some shorties and they are polished stainless just as them, first drive they turned blue. They haven't changed since, still blue. They fit great, no problems and they had thick block side flange and ball socket end to work with stock pipes as for those posted above, looks like the same flange thickness as the cheap flowtechs and summit brand headers. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

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GMC Guy Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Location: Sparks, NV Posts: 913	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? i think someone should take one for the team and order a pair lol then we can get a report on 'em __________________ Greg 1974 GMC 1/2 Ton SWB Fleetside L33 5.3/4l65e .................__ ............._____l __\__ ..............l_(O)_ l___(O)]

07-17-2010, 02:11 PM	#12
78 Chevyrado Account Suspended Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Unnapreciative, Trollville Posts: 2,079	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? Yellowed or blued SS looks better than any of the coatings do that turn all chalky. Besides, these arent motorcycles, who polishes headers? Never heard of that cept on show cars....lol

07-17-2010, 03:40 PM	#13
benoit454 Chris Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Monaville, WV Posts: 3,737	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? I agree on them being better then paint or coatings that come off, esp. the factor paint that burns off and they rust real quick. __________________ Chris GIT R DONE!!!!!! Check out all our rides, http://www.cardomain.com/id/benwa454

07-18-2010, 06:08 PM	#14
slamd83c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: donaldson, arkansas Posts: 21	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? i have had them before, very nice, i also just put a set on a 283 in a 68 and they fit good...a little discoloring but thick flanges and great welds...

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burger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philly burbs Posts: 160	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? slamd83c10: How was ground clearance with the $158 eBay headers? Do they hang below the frame rail? Thx Ed

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08-04-2010, 08:25 AM	#17
slamd83c10 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: donaldson, arkansas Posts: 21	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? they hung a little below the frame, probably wouldnt want them on a bagged truck, but when i had them i was 5-7, never hit them, but they did hang just a little, about half the collector hung below frame...

12-31-2010, 12:07 AM	#18
Chevrolet4x4s Registered User Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: WV Posts: 227	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? I just sent them a message,design looks like 11500 Flowtechs,hoping they measure the same,naturally I find this AFTER having stainless 3" daul exhaust put on... Shane __________________ 1993 K1500 350 5 speed 1985 K10 Silverado Vortec 406 5 speed (in body shop) "I been drivin' this '85 pickup truck Them buddies of mine call it a bucket of rust She's a little beat up but she still runs like the wind Yeah, kinda like me I been banged and bruisedBeen around the block a time or two But I'm runnin' like new goin' places I never been No, I ain't broke I'm just broken in" 1963 Dodge Townwagon(its amazng what 30 years and zero miles will do to a vehicle ) Member#20327

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TheWhiteElephant God is good! Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Texas Posts: 689	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? The flanges are pretty thick, so that would eliminate alot of the leak issues, no? I like the way he lists our trucks in the application section then at the bottom he writes that they "might" fight our trucks???!!! hehe __________________ Mando *"It takes a smart man to know when he's stupid." -- Barney Rubble* My build thread: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=430367

12-31-2010, 01:34 AM	#20
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? I searched but never came across this thread so I ended up making my own: http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=428616 But if someone else confirms that they are pretty decent and not chrome plated I might end up getting them after all. PS: Even with cheapo autozone (1/4" flanges) headers I have stopped all exhaust leaks with copper gaskets FWIW. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress) Last edited by 1985-GMC; 12-31-2010 at 01:45 AM.

01-13-2011, 01:43 AM	#21
1985-GMC Chevy Enthusiast Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Canyon Lake Texas Posts: 2,024	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? Bump^. I want to see if someone else has these. __________________ Tony 1985 GMC K2500 restoration Project: Rust, White & Blue 1989 Chevy R3500 CC Cummins & 4X4 swap some day... 1989 Burb (D60, 14BFF, 12V, NV4500, NP205, 37" tires in progress)

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blazinzuk Registered User Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Afton Wy Posts: 77	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? If they are done by Speed Daddy I might give them a try. They make headers for my grand prix and tons of guys use em. Haven't really heard much bad about them for a grand prix. Its what I will use when I get some this spring

01-13-2011, 12:48 PM	#23
burger Registered User Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: philly burbs Posts: 160	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? I have the eBay stainless steel headers on my '73 C-10. The flanges are THICK, the bends are smooth, and they fit. For the price, you cannot beat them. Ed

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63chevyll gets board easy....... Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Colorado Springs Posts: 717	Re: Has Anyone Tried the $158 eBay Stainless Steel Headers? i would run them, i always check the head flange to see how much it has warped when they built them, then have them plained or ill file them down. warpage is normaly what causes leaks

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