Picked these up from a forum member not so long ago, Anyone know what brand they are?

 

looks like vrp hems...

btw, do NOT run wrap on those unless you want to destroy them!

 

Maybe Renntech

 

My vote would be VRP also.

 

I once thought VRP but i can't find any pics of VRP that have the same dia. runners for all cylinders like these.

 

Mickey, what's wrong with wrapping the headers?

 

the short answer is that wrap will force the metal and welds to retain more heat than they can withstand and cause them to fatigue and fail. it's not worth the unmeasurable gains of keeping exhaust gasses hot to maintain their velocity, especially that close to the combustion chamber. if you need to protect other parts from heat, wrap those parts instead. better stainless steels may not show the effects as quickly but joints/welds are still vulnerable.

i know people will argue the benefits of wrap but i've ruined enough exhaust components and took the time to research why it happened so i'd hate to see people make mistakes i did.

 

They almost look like VRP HEMs but there are some differences between OP's set and my past VRPs. I've attached a picture for comparison.

 

My point exactly.

(Just not as shiny)

 

maybe VRP replica .


i know VRP made 2 type, SS short headers and the bad ( i don't know which cheap metal ) that used to crack every week.

 

Off brand? I had VRP, not them. Not Renntech either.Not Evosport or PLM. Hmmm.. Homemade??

Renntech

 

Great information Mickey, I was thinking of wrapping my headers at one stage but now after I read what you wrote, no wrapping anymore

 

Your a god damn wikipedia! Lol

 

lol! i've just been a hp junkie (and a sucker for good marketing) for a long time and have fallen for most of the cheap/free hp myths at one time or another.

 

They look a lot like the old Kleeman Short Tube headers

 

If you're worried about heat, get them ceramic coated. Should help with longevity and with heat.