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I run specials for rennlisters.
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Sadly, Ruf doesn't actually make a set (which speaks volumes about their thoughts on the ability to improve upon OEM design but that's been argued elsewhere and I'm still considering them).
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Or, what about using the OEM solution from their X51 kit for 1999-2001 year cars?
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Sadly, Ruf doesn't actually make a set (which speaks volumes about their thoughts on the ability to improve upon OEM design but that's been argued elsewhere and I'm still considering them).
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Or, what about using the OEM solution from their X51 kit for 1999-2001 year cars?
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POST 1 / ORIGINAL POSTEROriginal post

Hi guys. I've been entertaining getting some headers for my 2000 cab and sorta kinda wanna stick with the German theme. Sadly, Ruf doesn't actually make a set (which speaks volumes about their thoughts on the ability to improve upon OEM design but that's been argued elsewhere and I'm still considering them). So, here's the question: who makes the nicest set of equal length headers? TechArt? FVD? Fabspeed (though I recall that they aren't actually German after all, but Taiwanese?!)? Or, what about using the OEM solution from their X51 kit for 1999-2001 year cars? Thanks.

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fvd

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Fabspeed. But when you look at Dyno Tests, you are really only gaining about 4 whp. Good sound. I run specials for rennlisters. drop me a line. If you want dyno tests, email me and I will send you some.

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Why waste money on something with no discernible benefit that isn't visible to anyone but your mechanic? For what it's worth, I had B&B headers on my '99 so I know a little something about them.

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You could have the OE headers ceramic coated with plasma applied ceramic material ( not jet coat ) and you could get about the same performance gains due to better scavaging at about 1/10 the cost. And keep a bunch of heat out of the bottom of the engine for free. And yes I have had mine done, this stuff is very tough, no chipping or flaking, and actually works. Porsche has used this on exhaust runners for years.

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