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Bauran 11-06-2014 10:42 AM

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.

TerribleONE 11-06-2014 10:46 AM

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Originally Posted by Bauran (Post 3023808)
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 (Post 3023812)
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 (Post 3023865)
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 (Post 3023868)
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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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 3024000)
Do you have a link to the CNT LTH?

OBX Stainless Header 2009+ Nissan 370Z VQ37VHR Long Tube

theDreamer 11-06-2014 01:11 PM

Ah, that is why I could not find them, they are just rebranded OBX headers: OBX Exhaust Header Fit for 2009 Nissan 370Z VQ37VHR Long Tube | eBay

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Chuck33079 11-06-2014 01:19 PM

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Originally Posted by theDreamer (Post 3024017)
OBX

Run away. OBX is eBay garbage.

TerribleONE 11-06-2014 01:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 3024032)
Run away. OBX is eBay garbage.

:iagree:

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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Originally Posted by Chuck33079 (Post 3024032)
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

http://www.the370z.com/intake-exhaus...rs-review.html


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