Hey, I've been trying to make a solid decision on all the Longtube headers out there, and I keep forgetting which ones are 304 vs. 409 steel. I've searched and find some, but it's been a pita to find them all.

Could you folks help me fill this list in?? Feel free to let me know which ones I'm missing if i do miss any..

American Racing - 1-3/4 = 304SS
Bassani - 1-5/8 =
BBK - 1-5/8 = 409SS OR 304SS
Borla - 1-3/4 = 304SS
Dynatech - 1-3/4 = 304SS
Granatelli - 1-3/4 = 304SS
Hooker -
JBA - 1-5/8 = 409SS
Kooks - 1-5/8 =
MAC -
OBX = 304SS
SLP - 1-3/4 = 409SS
Stainless Works - 1-3/4 or 1-5/8 = 304SS


Additional question, would you think 409SS with ceramic coating is as trustworthy as plain 304SS in a salty state such as NJ?

 

OBX= 304S.S.

 

I don't think the BBK's are 304ss. I think somebody through a magnet on there and it stuck. I'll see if I can find the thread.

 

BBK does make a 304 SS header now.
http://www.bbkperformance.com/produc...t-headers.html

 

Ok good. I didn't like that they were 409ss for a bit. Thanks for the info.

 

In that case, better put an * beside the BBK so that people know you can get them either way (or that you get what you pay for, LOL)

 

Good for BBK for stepping up. That is also a great price for a USA made 304 SS header. I would have considered them if them had them like 10 months ago.

 

Whats better? 1 3/4 or 1 5/8?

 

N/A=1 5/8

FI = 1 3/4


But with that said I for one don't think the FI guys are going to give up more than 5 rwhp unless you are up over 600 rwhp.

 

I never knew that, thanks...

 

Agree with Scott- most people will say 1.75" for blown applications, but if you talk to actual shops (Livernois, Brenspeed, etc.) they'll tell you that 1.75" isnt needed unless your looking for 600+rwhp.

 

anyone know what the Bassani's are???

and just wanted to see anyones opinion on this: "Additional question, would you think 409SS with ceramic coating is as trustworthy as plain 304SS in a salty state such as NJ? "

 

Nothing holds up in Jersey!

Kidding.... I would go ceramic coated 409 before raw 304 in that salt water air honestly. I would go ceramic coated 304 over both! Kooks and then send them out to be jet-hotted = THE ULTIMATE header! Give me a call! I'm a dealer for Kooks and Jet Hot!

Chris Rose
Tillman Speed Inc.
www.TillmanSpeed.com
610-497-5776