Has anyone had a brand of headers that have lasted longer than a few years?

 

All headers should last longer than that.

I've had my Edels for 2 yrs and a month or so.

 

Same set of SLP tri-y's since 1989.

 

probably a dumb question, but how do headers go bad?

 

When you buy cheap Headers for example like Hooker they RUST OUT in a few years. I would go with Stainless Steel like SLP if you expect them to last. My opinion.

 

Depending on where you live and if it's your daily driver will matter with header life. In California I expect mine will last as long as the car will just about

 

What are you talking about, Hooker's are not cheap.

Seriously though, or you could get the headers coated and not worry about rusting, there's nothing wrong with Hooker headers, better than a lot of other headers.

 

Mark,

I am going to forward all of your posts to Hooker.... I am sure they will take you on as a paid sales rep, no questions asked.

Headers go bad when you have an exhaust leak and dont fix it, especially after they are already rusted. The leaking exhaust gas can eat away at the header.

 

Hmm, never knew that.

Oh, I back the cat-back all the way, but haven't used their headers. I just don't get people bashing other headers besides SLP, if a search is done, you will find so many people dissatisfied with their SLPs.

 

Probably getting in over my head on this one but you all let me know who thinks what set of headers are the best?

 

To Mark S
I stand to be corrected, Hooker Header are just Inexpensive and not "CHEAP". But they will rust out without the costly coating.

 

I wanna buy heddmans because they're cheap. could I just paint em w/ rustoleum? Do they rust from the inside out?

 

one big problem is that some of the companies don't make the headers with flanges beefy enough to hold up really well.
rust is another issue.