Speed engineering headers for ct5v bw

[99bluebird]

Just saw there appears to be another headers option for only $500? Speed engineering lists ct5v bw headers now in 304 stainless. I was going to pick up kooks over the winter but hard not to save thousands of dollars if the material/fit is similar.
Any reviews or thoughts?

 

[hawk02]

These are Chinese made headers which is why they are so cheap. There's the potential for inconsistent weld quality and fitment issues. Gaskets and bolts are also considered entry level so many buyers upgrade to better parts during installation.

Personally, I spend the extra money to get Kooks, ARH , or Stainless works. You'll get guaranteed fitment and way better construction.

 

[1Evil55]

IMO, you typically get what you pay for. YMMV

 

[TERRAVAST4]

IMO, you typically get what you pay for. YMMV

You would hope that’s the case. I bought stainless works headers for my truck many years ago thinking I was paying top dollar for a quality product. One of the primary tubes blew out on me. I have since switched to Texas speed products which are very high quality at a more reasonable price.

 

[CBH]

Texas Speed website only has Kooks headers.

 

[CT4-Venom]

IMO, you typically get what you pay for. YMMV

I think you mean you don’t always get what you pay for but you always pay for what you get.

 

[Caraholic]

Are they long tube? Quality can really vary. Sometimes you can get a very nice set and you can also get a horrendous ones. Just a gamble. If you know. A welder you can always get them rewelded.

 

[kadowaca]

You would hope that’s the case. I bought stainless works headers for my truck many years ago thinking I was paying top dollar for a quality product. One of the primary tubes blew out on me. I have since switched to Texas speed products which are very high quality at a more reasonable price.

just curious, i know you switched to texas speed, but did stainless works honor their warranty and offer to replace your damaged set?

 

[TERRAVAST4]

just curious, i know you switched to texas speed, but did stainless works honor their warranty and offer to replace your damaged set?

I had already had them many years so I just had a local shop repair them. I built a 6.3 stroker and upgraded to the 1 7/8 Texas speed at that time because I was boosted. Dont get me wrong, stainless is a good product but after comparing the two and the price I chose Texas speed