CNT LTH vs FI LTH

Bauran · 11-06-2014, 10:42 AM

Other than price what is the difference between these two long tube headers? Specs on both are comparable (I.e. Tube dimensions etc.); does anyone have experience up close to these two items to be able to substantiate the near triple the price of the FI version.

I know FI makes quality products and is a fan favorite here so the intention is not to talk down FI, I just would like to know why so much higher? I only have pictures to go on and tbh in side by side pictures they look almost identical except where they meet up with the cbe.

TerribleONE · 11-06-2014, 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bauran

Other than price what is the difference between these two long tube headers? Specs on both are comparable (I.e. Tube dimensions etc.); does anyone have experience up close to these two items to be able to substantiate the near triple the price of the FI version.

I know FI makes quality products and is a fan favorite here so the intention is not to talk down FI, I just would like to know why so much higher? I only have pictures to go on and tbh in side by side pictures they look almost identical except where they meet up with the cbe.

Not familiar with the CNT headers but you get what you pay for!

Bauran · 11-06-2014, 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

Not familiar with the CNT headers but you get what you pay for!

actually if you look at the CNT headers it looks like the customer gets what FI payed for namely r&d. They look identical and it's hard for me to believe that CNT stainless steel is going to be that much different from FI stainless steel.

Like I said the collectors look different but not $1200 different and CNT as far as I know is not some fly by night **** company so what gives?

Does anyone have experience with the CNT LTH?

TerribleONE · 11-06-2014, 11:30 AM

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Originally Posted by Bauran

actually if you look at the CNT headers it looks like the customer gets what FI payed for namely r&d. They look identical and it's hard for me to believe that CNT stainless steel is going to be that much different from FI stainless steel.

Like I said the collectors look different but not $1200 different and CNT as far as I know is not some fly by night **** company so what gives?

Does anyone have experience with the CNT LTH?

What kind of SS do they use? Does it come with all the proper hardware, 02 extenders to install? How are the welds? All these things come into play. Would suck to either bust your *** installing the LTH's or paying a lot of money to have them installed only to run into a problem. As I said, I don't have personal experience with them so I am not trying to flame CNT.

7419sundat · 11-06-2014, 12:39 PM

I've got some PPE's for sale my favorite headers for this car. Pm me

Bauran · 11-06-2014, 12:56 PM

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Originally Posted by TerribleONE

What kind of SS do they use? Does it come with all the proper hardware, 02 extenders to install? How are the welds? All these things come into play. Would suck to either bust your *** installing the LTH's or paying a lot of money to have them installed only to run into a problem. As I said, I don't have personal experience with them so I am not trying to flame CNT.

yeah that's what I'm saying, on paper the materials used are the same, which is what's leading to the doubts/concern/questions. I don't understand how they can build a comparable product to FI and be that much cheaper.

I have the same doubts you do that's why I was seeking first hand knowledge from someone who may have seen or had installed these pipes. CNT had a pretty good showing on this site to with test pipes etc. so I know they have the potential to make a good product...it's just the disparity in the price between the two options is so great I want to see if someone can tell me why.

If I came off as hostile I apologize, I was just looking for more than a "you get what you pay for" comment.

theDreamer · 11-06-2014, 01:02 PM

Do you have a link to the CNT LTH?

Bauran · 11-06-2014, 01:06 PM

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Do you have a link to the CNT LTH?

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theDreamer · 11-06-2014, 01:11 PM

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Chuck33079 · 11-06-2014, 01:19 PM

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OBX

Run away. OBX is eBay garbage.

TerribleONE · 11-06-2014, 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Run away. OBX is eBay garbage.

Jayhovah · 11-06-2014, 01:23 PM

I have a CNT catback and love it... perfect fit and nice welds.

mag_black · 11-06-2014, 01:29 PM

Also comes down to the collector that's being used for the headers.

Bauran · 11-06-2014, 02:50 PM

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Run away. OBX is eBay garbage.

Good looking out, I did not know that. I just saw them on cnt's site and assumed they wouldn't sell garbage.

Thanks

What's the verdict on PPE LTH's?

TerribleONE · 11-06-2014, 03:03 PM

PPE Long Tube Headers Review

11-06-2014, 10:42 AM	#1 (permalink)
Bauran Base Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: NC Posts: 117 Drives: 12 370Z Nismo M6 Rep Power: 12	CNT LTH vs FI LTH Other than price what is the difference between these two long tube headers? Specs on both are comparable (I.e. Tube dimensions etc.); does anyone have experience up close to these two items to be able to substantiate the near triple the price of the FI version. I know FI makes quality products and is a fan favorite here so the intention is not to talk down FI, I just would like to know why so much higher? I only have pictures to go on and tbh in side by side pictures they look almost identical except where they meet up with the cbe.

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