ARH long tube header pic request

[07Softail]

One would think that as much as these headers cost they would be using a fabricated 4 into 1 merge collectors instead of press formed collectors

 

RT

[sprayed99]

One would think that as much as these headers cost they would be using a fabricated 4 into 1 merge collectors instead of press formed collectors

 

RT

Im guessing you have never fabricated a set of headers. Even at wholesale cost for parts I paid nearly 1100 to fabricate my mild steel long tubes for my 32 ford. I used formed collectors because they were 1/6 the cost of the fabricated collectors. You also have to think about the fancy one piece primary tubes cost a lot to have bent or even the cost of a CNC bender.

 

I believe the ARH product line is priced right now kooks on the other hand is a bit proud of their product. I was lost for words when I saw the price of their intermidiate pipes.

[RobZ71LM7]

How-bout some detailed pics of the inside of the collector and the face of the flange area for me, and what size primary did you go with?

 

RT

 

 

 

Well miscommunication I thought everything was coming-only the y-pipe has arrived. The headers should be here soon-cannot wait.

[07Softail]

Im guessing you have never fabricated a set of headers. Even at wholesale cost for parts I paid nearly 1100 to fabricate my mild steel long tubes for my 32 ford. I used formed collectors because they were 1/6 the cost of the fabricated collectors. You also have to think about the fancy one piece primary tubes cost a lot to have bent or even the cost of a CNC bender.

 

I believe the ARH product line is priced right now kooks on the other hand is a bit proud of their product. I was lost for words when I saw the price of their intermidiate pipes.

Actually I have modded multiple sets of headers with the fabricated merge collectors and get my supplies from SDP exhaust and get anything custom I need, I'm guessing I will have to add my own when I get to that point. You would be surprised at how many of these so called in-house built headers are made by SPD. I suggest checking them out.

 

RT

[sprayed99]

Actually I have modded multiple sets of headers with the fabricated merge collectors and get my supplies from SDP exhaust and get anything custom I need, I'm guessing I will have to add my own when I get to that point. You would be surprised at how many of these so called in-house built headers are made by SPD. I suggest checking them out.

 

RT

I only buy flanges from SPD and have for years. Anything else they sell is higher than giraffes ass!

 

Their V-bands are very expensive and are very thin! Their tubing is sub par and 45% higher than my current supplier.

[iCryWheniGoPoop]

I have always used cone engineering, and ditto on SPD prices... crazy.

 

I personally don't see any benefit to a fabricated collector over a stamped one though, not sure why it would matter.

 

As far as flanges and other plate steel items... I have them laser cut at one of my vendors down the road on their burn table. SPD does sell some slick flanges though, just too pricey for me and I don't need CNC'd.

[07Softail]

I have had four sets of ARH and never had a problem with any of them. The last set was on my 2008 Sierra Denali for six years. No leaks or issues of any kind. ARH are 100% made in the USA with 304 SS. I was just reading an article on the Corvette Forum C7 section where someone did independent testing with three brands of headers on the same car. ARH and Kooks were close with ARH coming out on top. If memory serves me correctly, Stainless Works was the third brand and they were somewhat less power and torque. With ARH you get Nascar style merge collectors and scavenging spikes plus ball type connectors that go together easily and don't leak. The fit and finish is the best I have seen. I have pictures but they are too large to post. Not sure where Kooks are made. Used to be made in the USA but that may have changed. Send PM with email address and will forward pictures. The old style and new style look very similar. I bet the "Y" pipe and mounting flange is the only difference.

I appreciate the pics of your ARH's very good quality and their collectors are much better than Kooks.

 

RT

[RobZ71LM7]

How-bout some detailed pics of the inside of the collector and the face of the flange area for me, and what size primary did you go with?

 

RT

 

See this thread: http://www.gm-trucks.com/forums/topic/176772-kooks-longtube-header-pics-and-a-few-questions/