Anyone Else Buy The OBX/China built sidepipes?
02-15-2012, 10:17 AM
#41
Pro
Email Danny Wong directly and you will probably save money vs. buying through ebay. I just did this and I got a set of stainless headers and pipes, shipping included for $650, that's less than 1/2 the cost of the hookers. Danny was great to work with but it usually took him about a day to get back to me so be patient. They only take PayPal and Money orders so be prepared for that. Mine are supposed to be here via FedEx on Saturday. Woo hoo! Too bad it's going to be a couple months before I can actually get them installed. Boo! Here's Danny's info (Thanks BOSTONCAMARO).
Danny Wong
Sparktec Motorsports
E-mail: danny@fuzionetics.com
Website: www.sparktecmotorsports.com
eBay Store: www.stores.ebay.com/DaiLoD
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sparkt...s/211525546122
AIM: sparktecmotors
Danny Wong
Sparktec Motorsports
E-mail: danny@fuzionetics.com
Website: www.sparktecmotorsports.com
eBay Store: www.stores.ebay.com/DaiLoD
Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Sparkt...s/211525546122
AIM: sparktecmotors
Last edited by gbarmore; 02-15-2012 at 10:18 AM. Reason: Added credit to BOSTONCAMARO
02-15-2012, 04:09 PM
#42
Pro
I installed a set a few weeks ago. They didn't fit as nicely as others have stated but I don't blame the headers, I blame a previous owner as the body on my car isn't perfect. Nothing major just had to trim the rocker moldings.
Yesterday I received my Steelshields, plain and simple. They are well worth the price and look great. Took a temp reading when I got home last night from a local cruise and the surface temp was in the mid 70's with the tailpipe 120. I did wrap the muffler inserts with header wrap which helped.
WITHOUT COVERS
WITH COVERS
Yesterday I received my Steelshields, plain and simple. They are well worth the price and look great. Took a temp reading when I got home last night from a local cruise and the surface temp was in the mid 70's with the tailpipe 120. I did wrap the muffler inserts with header wrap which helped.
WITHOUT COVERS
WITH COVERS
Last edited by palmbeachvette76; 04-04-2012 at 10:11 PM.
02-15-2012, 04:40 PM
#43
Pro
Compliments on one gnarly looking ride PalmBeach, very well put together....! I really like the look of the Steelshields, they don't seem to distract much from the side pipes themselves...
02-15-2012, 07:18 PM
#44
Racer
Member Since: Dec 2008
Location: Matthews North Carolina
Posts: 308
Likes: 0
Received 4 Likes
on
4 Posts
I am very pleased with mine. I recently listed a post about my pipes turning a bronze Color up near the headers.(as you can see in the pic). This is the hottest part and seems to need extra tocsin to keep shiny.
I do love the sound and look. Rs
02-15-2012, 07:34 PM
#45
Burning Brakes
Looks great. I like the plain Steel Shield on your car. The others look too busy.
I think most of us had to trim the rocker moldings. But the same is true with Hookers.
OBX really rocks when it comes to quality and price. I think the Forum now finally agrees.
I think most of us had to trim the rocker moldings. But the same is true with Hookers.
OBX really rocks when it comes to quality and price. I think the Forum now finally agrees.
I installed a set a few weeks ago. They didn't fit as nicely as others have stated but I don't blame the headers, I blame a previous owner as the body on my car isn't perfect. Nothing major just had to trim the rocker moldings.
Yesterday I received my Steelshields, plain and simple. They are well worth the price and look great. Took a temp reading when I got home last night from a local cruise and the surface temp was in the mid 70's with the tailpipe 120. I did wrap the muffler inserts with header wrap which helped.
WITHOUT COVERS
WITH COVERS
Yesterday I received my Steelshields, plain and simple. They are well worth the price and look great. Took a temp reading when I got home last night from a local cruise and the surface temp was in the mid 70's with the tailpipe 120. I did wrap the muffler inserts with header wrap which helped.
WITHOUT COVERS
WITH COVERS
04-02-2012, 01:11 PM
#46
5th Gear
Member Since: Feb 2009
Location: Henderson Nevada
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
So dissapointed
I put them on my C3 and thought they looked and sounded great. I only drive the car occasionally and was surprised to see holes appearing on both side around where the side pipes join the headers. I contacted both racing parts depot where I brought them (via ebay) and OBX who bring them in from China and they said I must have punctured them. I thought this was odd as the holes are on both sides in the same place. I took the sidepipe off and you can clearly see at 2 points on each pipe where the internal resonater is welded to the pipe - the welds have cracked and developed holes. I sent pictures to Peter at OBX and he changed his tune - but now says despite them advertising a lifetime warranty they will not replace them and has accused me of trying to scam them. I am so dissapointed and upset at the lack of customer service. I guess I will have to find someone to weld these properly for me. I guess its true - you get what you pay for. How can I post the pitures here?
I put them on my C3 and thought they looked and sounded great. I only drive the car occasionally and was surprised to see holes appearing on both side around where the side pipes join the headers. I contacted both racing parts depot where I brought them (via ebay) and OBX who bring them in from China and they said I must have punctured them. I thought this was odd as the holes are on both sides in the same place. I took the sidepipe off and you can clearly see at 2 points on each pipe where the internal resonater is welded to the pipe - the welds have cracked and developed holes. I sent pictures to Peter at OBX and he changed his tune - but now says despite them advertising a lifetime warranty they will not replace them and has accused me of trying to scam them. I am so dissapointed and upset at the lack of customer service. I guess I will have to find someone to weld these properly for me. I guess its true - you get what you pay for. How can I post the pitures here?
04-02-2012, 04:24 PM
#47
Burning Brakes
I am planning on purchasing a set as soon as I get my motor installed, but I will be running fuel injection. Has anyone added an o2 sensor bung? I am curious as to the placement, and availibility of stainless bungs.
Also, I think these would be great in a satin finish. Could the pipes be bead blasted to give this effect?
Also, I think these would be great in a satin finish. Could the pipes be bead blasted to give this effect?
04-04-2012, 02:22 PM
#48
Race Director
Member Since: Mar 2003
Location: Eustis ( Area 51 Bat Cave ) Fl
Posts: 11,608
Received 771 Likes
on
644 Posts
That statement might have meant something different many years ago that doesn't apply any now days.
What it has really come to mean as far as I am concerned now days is a term that sellers and silly buyers use to justify paying too much for something....
I saw somewhere on here someone calling something a "Corvette tax"
Yep seems any time "Corvette" is attached to a part the price goes up, even if the part fits many other cars and offers a better price from some other vender,
Things like import Side pipes and radiators are here to make a mark and save the savvy builder a few bucks, threads like this are priceless so we can weigh the pros and cons of such parts and decide are they really junk or junk because some angry usa vender says they are.
What impresses me is a person that builds their car with skills and savvy spending not some fellow who boasts how he "got what he paid for" spending double for every part in his build...
04-04-2012, 06:59 PM
#49
Team Owner
So dissapointed
I put them on my C3 and thought they looked and sounded great. I only drive the car occasionally and was surprised to see holes appearing on both side around where the side pipes join the headers. I contacted both racing parts depot where I brought them (via ebay) and OBX who bring them in from China and they said I must have punctured them. I thought this was odd as the holes are on both sides in the same place. I took the sidepipe off and you can clearly see at 2 points on each pipe where the internal resonater is welded to the pipe - the welds have cracked and developed holes. I sent pictures to Peter at OBX and he changed his tune - but now says despite them advertising a lifetime warranty they will not replace them and has accused me of trying to scam them. I am so dissapointed and upset at the lack of customer service. I guess I will have to find someone to weld these properly for me. I guess its true - you get what you pay for. How can I post the pitures here?
I put them on my C3 and thought they looked and sounded great. I only drive the car occasionally and was surprised to see holes appearing on both side around where the side pipes join the headers. I contacted both racing parts depot where I brought them (via ebay) and OBX who bring them in from China and they said I must have punctured them. I thought this was odd as the holes are on both sides in the same place. I took the sidepipe off and you can clearly see at 2 points on each pipe where the internal resonater is welded to the pipe - the welds have cracked and developed holes. I sent pictures to Peter at OBX and he changed his tune - but now says despite them advertising a lifetime warranty they will not replace them and has accused me of trying to scam them. I am so dissapointed and upset at the lack of customer service. I guess I will have to find someone to weld these properly for me. I guess its true - you get what you pay for. How can I post the pitures here?
This probably isn't any comfort to you, but back in the late 70s, I bought a set of the Hooker sidepipes, in the black painted finish. Problem 1, the black paint Hooker put on them burned off in a couple of weeks. They never specified that it was a paint good for shipping only. Problem 2, after just 2 summers of driving, the welds that attached the primary tubes to the collectors rotted out, and the collectors fell off, rendering the sidepipes useless.
I sent Hooker 2-3 letters, expressing my dissatisfaction...no response, and I couldn't get anybody to listen to me when I tried a phone call. Those things cost me $700 in 1977!
04-04-2012, 08:57 PM
#51
Pro
Last edited by palmbeachvette76; 04-04-2012 at 10:10 PM.
04-04-2012, 09:14 PM
#52
Instructor
Member Since: Jan 2012
Location: Huntsville AL
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I'll bookmark that link...
04-04-2012, 09:18 PM
#53
Racer
I was in contact with Danny, pipes out of stock. Couldn't wait any longer purchased SS hookers. Just finished installing today. I luv sidepipes, best upgrade ever!!
pictures to follow
pictures to follow
04-05-2012, 12:45 AM
#54
Burning Brakes
So dissapointed
I put them on my C3 and thought they looked and sounded great. I only drive the car occasionally and was surprised to see holes appearing on both side around where the side pipes join the headers. I contacted both racing parts depot where I brought them (via ebay) and OBX who bring them in from China and they said I must have punctured them. I thought this was odd as the holes are on both sides in the same place. I took the sidepipe off and you can clearly see at 2 points on each pipe where the internal resonater is welded to the pipe - the welds have cracked and developed holes. I sent pictures to Peter at OBX and he changed his tune - but now says despite them advertising a lifetime warranty they will not replace them and has accused me of trying to scam them. I am so dissapointed and upset at the lack of customer service. I guess I will have to find someone to weld these properly for me. I guess its true - you get what you pay for. How can I post the pitures here?
I put them on my C3 and thought they looked and sounded great. I only drive the car occasionally and was surprised to see holes appearing on both side around where the side pipes join the headers. I contacted both racing parts depot where I brought them (via ebay) and OBX who bring them in from China and they said I must have punctured them. I thought this was odd as the holes are on both sides in the same place. I took the sidepipe off and you can clearly see at 2 points on each pipe where the internal resonater is welded to the pipe - the welds have cracked and developed holes. I sent pictures to Peter at OBX and he changed his tune - but now says despite them advertising a lifetime warranty they will not replace them and has accused me of trying to scam them. I am so dissapointed and upset at the lack of customer service. I guess I will have to find someone to weld these properly for me. I guess its true - you get what you pay for. How can I post the pitures here?
I'd like to see some pics. The resonators are tack welded. Those pipes are stainless steel and thick. Difficult to puncture with tack welds.
Curious. No one else had that issue.
07-06-2012, 05:19 PM
#55
5th Gear
Member Since: Feb 2009
Location: Henderson Nevada
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
drilled them out
I ended up drilling out and sealing the holes with stainless steel bolts and put muffler putty around the inside where the baffles join the side pipes. not happy with the look but at least i can use the car again. I'm going to buy some head shields to hopefully cover them up
07-06-2012, 06:10 PM
#56
Racer
06-14-2014, 09:59 AM
#57
Racer
So I'm bringing another thread back from the dead, sorry. Has anyone been able to contact Danny lately? I know this info is old, just wondering if it's still good.
07-28-2014, 01:53 PM
#58
Instructor
The inserts look like the hooker max flow and not the reverse flow. I hope they sound good. I was considering removing the inserts, but I am having second thoughts about trying to get those tack welds off. I am mostly concerned about sound and not performance, since I just have a regular old L48 and don't race it. If they really bog down my current performance, then I will take them out.
12-30-2015, 01:43 PM
#60
Burning Brakes
Right, a great product at a great price that puts great Americans out of work. You couldn't pay me to put Chinese parts on my car.
