Tim85GS

Will the Rotary Works header fit a 85 GSLSE? Link for the header: http://www.rotary-works.com/mm5/merc...gory_Code=HDMF

If so anyone running one and have any comments?

DarrenTRS

iTrader: (1)

Given their current 'reputation' of things fitting horribly despite their consistent assurance that everything is made to be bolted on without issue...I would avoid it, I was originally gonna order one but now I think I'll just save up and go with an RB.

85Gen1

agree. RB is very exsive but from my expirience with there products they always fit very well

j_tso

iTrader: (2)

The Rotary Works header is also a lower grade steel, 304, whereas Racing Beat uses 321 for better durability in the intense heat.

PercentSevenC

Racing Beat uses 11-gauge mild steel for their headers. Their stainless exhaust parts are all 304 as far as I'm aware.

j_tso

iTrader: (2)

My mistake, it's Defined Autoworks' headers that are 321.

http://www.definedautoworks.com/parts.html

Tim85GS

Thanks for all the input. Liked Rotary Works idea of a stainless header at a reasonable price, but don't want to have to deal with fitment issues.

This leads to a second question: What to look for when buying a used header/exhaust?

I am looking at buying a used exhaust system off a guy (RB Street Port header - RB pre-silencer - Straight pipe - Dynomax muffler). The system is a little over 12 years old. Anything in particular I should look for other than making sure it still appears to be solid? Not clear I will be able to hear the car run as he is parting the car out that it is on.

t_g_farrell

iTrader: (1)

The RB parts will probably all still be good. There stuff is so thick and well made it
really will outlast a few cars lifetimes. The other pieces will be a crap shoot, depends
on how thick a stock was used for the straight pipe and the age of the muffler.