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Omaha Rox

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Hello All,

Not sure where to post this EBAY warning.

I thought I would try the cheap S/S Headers for SBF 302 for $95.00.
Contacted seller Undergarage and they assured me that these were the same as BBK S/S Headers just un branded.
Headers arrived. they look GREAT! Stainless Steel was nice and Quality looked good.
Tried installing Headers and cylinder 4&5 bolt holes don't line up.
Contacted seller About DEFECTIVE Headers. Seller wanted me to drill out holes and offered discount. NO WAY! I said.
Messaged seller I wanted Refund or Replacement. After Days of messaging seller finally offered a return and told me to select "DID NOT LIKE"
I messaged back Why not choose "ITEM DEFECTIVE" seller gave all kinds of B. S. So I chose "Did not like" and shipped back to seller.
Seller said Headers were used and deducted 50% and refunded 45.00.
I have filed Ebay complaint. Doubt I will win.

Bottom line is NEVER select "DID NOT LIKE" If 'Defective', Even if SELLER tells you to!!!! Select "DEFECTIVE"
Ended up Buying BBK 1 5/8 Headers which fit perfectly even When using Header mounting Studs. Stud Nuts are tight but I managed to get the nuts on the studs.
 

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89ripper

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We talkin about "undergarage" mainly a seller of lights and visors? Yeah no good they from CHINA
 

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Hope it works out for you on E-Bay.


The [good] news is that you're here now. We're great at helping people spend their money.


So, do you own these crap Chinese headers now? If so, take your time, measure 5 times and mark the header flange. Drop it off to a machine shop and get it drilled. Check the flange for [flatness] with a metal ruler before you install.

Use a quality aftermarket header gasket and quality 12 pt. bolts with Red Loc-tite.

Or... Scrap them and buy a quality set from say... Anderson Ford Motorsports
 
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RaggedGT

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Fwiw-I have had a few sets of name brand headers(bbk,Mac,etc.) and I’ve had to persuade many of em with a Christmas tree bit in a drill press… lol
 

Bullitt347

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Noobz347 said:
So, do you own these crap Chinese headers now? .
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He said he sent them back.
 

Noobz347

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Bullitt347 said:
He said he sent them back.
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Oh great! We get to do what we do best.


I vote for these:



12138FLT FlowTech 1979-1993 Mustang 5.0L 1-3/4" 304SS Shorty Header - Polished Finish

Anderson Ford Motorsport is the ultimate source of high-quality Ford Mustang performance and racing parts. We provide parts for classic and modern engines.
www.andersonfordmotorsport.com

 

nickyb

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I got mine used,a nice BBK chrome set all blued from use. Paid less then Chinese crap, I used acid toilet bowl cleaner then 2000 degree clear coat and finally DEI lava infused header wrap.They fit perfectly. So a good used part is the best buy. That's my two cents.
 
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08GT500

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That’s frigging awful, am sorry to hear. Looks like an assembly line of destruction created these. Quantity, not quality. Sad.
Hard these days with costs going through the roof- but, if it looks too good to be true, it probably is.
I agree with NickyB, used Shorties are readily available, many going w/ longtubes- nice BBK shorties for 100$/BRO- bring a tight gasket, straightedge, once function is established, make them functionally resilient.
 
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