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diamondblk24 · 04-24-2011, 08:03 PM

hi compression....looks nice. I just installed ARH on mine. I noticed the welding beads on the outer tubes of your pipes were complete. Mine were not but the inner part was pretty solid. Not sure if thats quality workmanship or not. anyway, after 3 days, I got the "engine warning light" on. Im told I need a tune to get rid of that code/light. what do you think?

diamondblk24 · 04-24-2011, 08:07 PM

Ive just installed AMR Headers on my 2010 SS. After 3 days, my "engine light" stays on and my remote start doesnt work. Can anyone tell me how to fix this?

MarylandSpeed · 04-24-2011, 08:13 PM

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Originally Posted by diamondblk24

hi compression....looks nice. I just installed ARH on mine. I noticed the welding beads on the outer tubes of your pipes were complete. Mine were not but the inner part was pretty solid. Not sure if thats quality workmanship or not. anyway, after 3 days, I got the "engine warning light" on. Im told I need a tune to get rid of that code/light. what do you think?

ARH and Kooks are welded completely on the inside, and then tack welded on the outside. This allows for smooth exhaust flow. The ebay ones are welded on the outside only, and not on the inside.

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Originally Posted by diamondblk24

Ive just installed AMR Headers on my 2010 SS. After 3 days, my "engine light" stays on and my remote start doesnt work. Can anyone tell me how to fix this?

You need a tune.

Pro Stock John · 04-24-2011, 09:25 PM

That price for the OBX headers is pretty good, but again it's pretty obvious that they copied someone's else's work. Add in the fact that the average Chinese person makes $6,000 a year and can't afford to buy a condo over there (Youtube and look for Chinese ghost cities), and look at the conditions they live in. I think buying the OBX stuff is wrong on a few levels.

xXSilencerXx · 04-24-2011, 09:48 PM

Header looks nice, but I still don't trust ebay parts. Not diggin all the extra welds in them too.

*TAG UR IT* · 04-24-2011, 11:09 PM

Ok guys.

Here to do my job again...

Everyone has had their say and if we don't put an end to this, it's going to continue on until the end of time....or until copyright, patent pending, trademark, whatever you care to call it "laws" come into play and the "knock offs" are pulled from shelves and are banned for good (as plenty of other parts have been). All we are doing is rehashing old posts and it's not going to stop...it really is like watching reruns...been there, done that...

I've read the posts back and forth.

The simple fact is, I understand both points of view. But, that's not what counts. What counts is this...

There are two types of headers. You have your choice of which to buy. You can buy the "knock offs" taking your chances while understanding the old adage, "buyer beware" and save a few bucks while not getting the power gains and knowing the potential for future problems....

Or, you can buy genuine parts knowing full well that those parts are made properly, won't fall apart, put out more power (which I understand has been proven), have a full guarantee behind them, and who's sales contribute back to the economy which we are trying to help flourish. It's the buyers call.

I understand the point that you can buy what you want. I also understand our sponsors desire to keep discussion of what he believes to be counterfeit knock offs. Until they are banned, people have a choice. I think it's pretty clear which ones are the better header to buy and I think proof to back that up has been made readily available to assist the buyer in their decision. But, it's the buyers choice. With that...

If a lawsuit is ever filed, then all discussion of the OBX headers will be pulled...every mention of it. You can count on it. We won't advertise or hold discussion about something which is a proven knock off. We have pulled many discussions on boot leg stuff on here before as well. Laws....that's how it goes. We won't be responsible.

So, with that said, everyone has had their say. The reviews of the OBX have been stated and the thread isn't going anywhere. Nope...not going to delete it. But, the bickering .....discussion.... however you wish to see it, probably isn't going to stop. So, we'll go ahead and put this to rest. Points from both sides have been made.

04-24-2011, 08:03 PM	#211
diamondblk24 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 7 View My Garage	obx headers hi compression....looks nice. I just installed ARH on mine. I noticed the welding beads on the outer tubes of your pipes were complete. Mine were not but the inner part was pretty solid. Not sure if thats quality workmanship or not. anyway, after 3 days, I got the "engine warning light" on. Im told I need a tune to get rid of that code/light. what do you think?

04-24-2011, 08:07 PM	#212
diamondblk24 Drives: 2010 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 7 View My Garage	ARH Ive just installed AMR Headers on my 2010 SS. After 3 days, my "engine light" stays on and my remote start doesnt work. Can anyone tell me how to fix this?

04-24-2011, 09:25 PM	#214
Pro Stock John Writer Drives: 2010 SS / 1967 Camaro Join Date: May 2009 Location: Chicago, IL Posts: 7,216	That price for the OBX headers is pretty good, but again it's pretty obvious that they copied someone's else's work. Add in the fact that the average Chinese person makes $6,000 a year and can't afford to buy a condo over there (Youtube and look for Chinese ghost cities), and look at the conditions they live in. I think buying the OBX stuff is wrong on a few levels. __________________ PROJECT HEAVY CHEVY Camaro Now: Mods for the Masses Part I \| Part II 13.15@106 1.95 \| 100% Stock 12.37@112 1.85 \| + Kooks Headers/Cats + 20" 555R + CAI + BW TB + UDP + Tune 12.06@113 1.70 \| + CD 3200 + 18" NT05R + RCR Intake + NE OTR + GPI Tune 11.84@115 1.59 \| + 3.91s + Race Star 17x7 Fronts 10.90@125 1.47 \| + GPI VVT Cam + BW Ported Heads + CD 3800

04-24-2011, 09:48 PM	#215
xXSilencerXx Butter Bar! Drives: 2011 SS, 1998 Trans Am Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Patrick AFB, FL Posts: 1,364	Header looks nice, but I still don't trust ebay parts. Not diggin all the extra welds in them too. __________________ 2011 Camaro SS, White/Orange, LSR Short Throw, CAI 1998 Trans Am, Red, H/C/I, 3200 CircleD Stall, full suspension 2004 GSXR 1k, Matt Mladin Edition

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04-24-2011, 11:09 PM	#216
TAG UR IT www.Camaro5store.com Drives: 2014 ZL1 #705 Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SA, Texas Posts: 26,558 View My Garage	Ok guys. Here to do my job again... Everyone has had their say and if we don't put an end to this, it's going to continue on until the end of time....or until copyright, patent pending, trademark, whatever you care to call it "laws" come into play and the "knock offs" are pulled from shelves and are banned for good (as plenty of other parts have been). All we are doing is rehashing old posts and it's not going to stop...it really is like watching reruns...been there, done that... I've read the posts back and forth. The simple fact is, I understand both points of view. But, that's not what counts. What counts is this... There are two types of headers. You have your choice of which to buy. You can buy the "knock offs" taking your chances while understanding the old adage, "buyer beware" and save a few bucks while not getting the power gains and knowing the potential for future problems.... Or, you can buy genuine parts knowing full well that those parts are made properly, won't fall apart, put out more power (which I understand has been proven), have a full guarantee behind them, and who's sales contribute back to the economy which we are trying to help flourish. It's the buyers call. I understand the point that you can buy what you want. I also understand our sponsors desire to keep discussion of what he believes to be counterfeit knock offs. Until they are banned, people have a choice. I think it's pretty clear which ones are the better header to buy and I think proof to back that up has been made readily available to assist the buyer in their decision. But, it's the buyers choice. With that... If a lawsuit is ever filed, then all discussion of the OBX headers will be pulled...every mention of it. You can count on it. We won't advertise or hold discussion about something which is a proven knock off. We have pulled many discussions on boot leg stuff on here before as well. Laws....that's how it goes. We won't be responsible. So, with that said, everyone has had their say. The reviews of the OBX have been stated and the thread isn't going anywhere. Nope...not going to delete it. But, the bickering .....discussion.... however you wish to see it, probably isn't going to stop. So, we'll go ahead and put this to rest. Points from both sides have been made.