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05-06-2007, 12:48 PM | #1 |
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eBay headers - a2rinc vs speedy-racer
I'm eager to buy headers for my '05 Legacy 2.5i wagon. Other than the Borlas, there are the "eBay replicas". I've seen pretty good feedback on the a2rinc units - but just noticed that there is another seller out there as well - but a couple of people have commented that the fitment is not perfect.
Does anyone here have experience with these? Here's a link for reference: http://cgi.ebay.ca/Subaru-97-04-Impr...QQcmdZViewItem The price is right. I was going to wait for a2rinc's v.2 which is supposed to be out soon, but I don't know if I can wait that long
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05-06-2007, 01:29 PM | #2 |
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They look about the same. I'd say go for it.
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05-06-2007, 01:56 PM | #3 |
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I got mine from speedyracer, they didn't fit very well like you described and it took A LOT of muscle but I eventually got em on.
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05-06-2007, 02:08 PM | #4 |
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I'd be curious of the difference in build quality.
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05-06-2007, 03:02 PM | #5 | |
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05-06-2007, 05:10 PM | #6 |
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My header from A2inc didn't fit perfectly either, but I pushed them in a little got it bolted, and no problems since(6 months).
These "look" identical to A2rinc's.. |
05-06-2007, 05:18 PM | #7 |
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any header that doesnt fit almost perfect is a gamble imo...
just make sure that any header you buy doesnt have the uppipe flange... always get one with a built in uppipe... ive experienced way too much trouble with those flanges... |
05-06-2007, 05:21 PM | #8 |
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Since when do N/A cars have an up-pipe?
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05-06-2007, 06:31 PM | #9 |
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I'd be extremely surprised if two different companies are producing identical Borla knock-off headers themselves. I'm sure they're produced in the same place (in China) and just marketed on Ebay by two different vendors.
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05-06-2007, 07:19 PM | #10 |
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Hey Andrew
Let me know if you end up buying a header...I have been passively looking for one to increase the noise my 2.5i makes Shoot me a PM if you get one installed...it might be worth a look, or a trip to Victoria for me |
05-06-2007, 08:22 PM | #11 |
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I'm moving to Ottawa by the end of the month - so debating whether or not to order as I'm afraid they might not arrive in time...
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05-06-2007, 11:09 PM | #12 |
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I got mine from A2R inc.. headers are great.. no problems at all.. also.. they were in fact made in china..
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05-06-2007, 11:57 PM | #13 | |
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Like (I'll try to explain it the best I can), if you line it up with the block on one side the other side was about 1/4"-1/2" off. And when I was finally able to line both sides up there was NO way it was mating with the stock cat section (that was still bolted on to the car). I went on RS25 and was told to tighten the cat section first (loosely) and do the sides ever so slightly... sure enough it worked but took a little while. I remember a lot of sweat went in to that install, but boy was it worth the sound. Power-smower, the boxer sound is fantastic. |
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05-07-2007, 02:22 AM | #14 | |
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The fitment issues don't sound too bad. Again, when factoring in the price, a little elbow grease is reasonable I guess. semaj - these units won't bolt up to your cats/midpipe I don't think, assuming the '06 Impreza is same as '06 Legacy - which came with equal length headers and necessitated a change in the midpipe.... per this thread at legacygt.com |
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05-07-2007, 03:00 AM | #15 | |
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05-07-2007, 08:46 AM | #16 |
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maybe A2R is using a different name to sell the v-1's? again, I sent another e-mail to mark @ a2r to see whats up
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05-07-2007, 09:11 AM | #17 |
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i bought mine from A2R an they fit fine and the quality seemed good. last time i talked to mark, there was going to be an increase of price, but still alot cheaper then the borla's...
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05-07-2007, 09:25 AM | #18 |
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My A2Rs were a little tight to fit, but I didn't tighten anything up until I had all the bolts in place and it went just fine. I did have to put a little outward pressure on one of the flanges that bolts to the head, but it was fairly easy to do. The welds and bends looked fine to me when I unpacked it, and it's been working fine for a few months. I've already removed it and replaced it once to clearance it a little where my Addco swaybar was rubbing. No problems, sounds great.
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05-07-2007, 10:34 AM | #19 |
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so has anybody actually used the ones from speedyracer? some reviews would be good
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05-07-2007, 10:53 AM | #20 |
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i just bought some from speedyracer ill let you know how it goes
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05-07-2007, 12:42 PM | #21 |
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i'm starting to get impatient...i think i'm probably going to end up buying the speedyracer ones...hope they work out ok
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05-07-2007, 07:17 PM | #23 |
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05-07-2007, 08:20 PM | #24 |
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Yeah they're borla knockoff's.
http://legacygt.com/forums/showthrea...ighlight=borla Scroll down the page where I compare the original vs. these - I happened to have had both at the same time when I was still deciding what headers to install. I had fitment problems too, the catpipe's hanger didn't line up exactly with the original bolthole after the header was installed; I ended up using a smaller bolt with a nut on it to secure the hanger. |
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