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jhandy · 03-13-2008, 10:21 AM

I am going to get new headers for my Box, while reading around the net i found that some people have reports of engine fires (NOT ON A PORSCHE) from the cheaper "made in china" headers.
Can this happen in a Boxster? Should I wrap the headers just as a precaution?
Should I just spend the $$ and geat Fabspeed or similar headers that are a little better made?

Thanks for the input.
James

03-13-2008, 10:21 AM	#1
jhandy Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Bastrop, TX Posts: 705	Has anyone heard of a fire from aftermarket headers? I am going to get new headers for my Box, while reading around the net i found that some people have reports of engine fires (NOT ON A PORSCHE) from the cheaper "made in china" headers. Can this happen in a Boxster? Should I wrap the headers just as a precaution? Should I just spend the $$ and geat Fabspeed or similar headers that are a little better made? Thanks for the input. James __________________ 2002 S Pedro rear stabilizer bar, CF strut braces, Maxspeed headers with 100 cell cats, Fabspeed cat bypass pipes, H&R springs with M030 setup, TRG rear links, EVO air intake, B&M Short shift kit, Raby IMS upgrade, Raby underdrive pulley