GT Header

Sparky73 · 06-20-2007

Does anyone know an approximate value on a header for a GT? If any lol. Found out there is a chrome/stainless header on the parts car I picked up and just wondering what it may be worth.

Thanks,
Jon

guyopel · 06-20-2007

If a magnet stick to it it is chrome not stainless steel , look around the collector flange for a name . HTH
John

opelnut10 · 06-20-2007

IF the flange is not warped and all the welds are in good shape with no rust it should be worth $100-125 used. Headers are kinda like politicians, you either love them or hate then. The FI exhaust manifold is much less trouble keeping sealed up but it does not proudce the sound of a header nor will it flow as freely a high RPM's. If the car is driven enough to keep condensation from sitting in the exhaust system the header will last a pretty good while, if it sits and is only driven once in a while it will rust out much quicker. The best of both worlds is a header with a thick flange that is flame or ceramic coated. If someone wants a better than stock exhaust system but don't want to spend $200-300 for a "sprint" FI manifold then the header will get the job done.

RallyBob · 06-20-2007

Funny thing about old stuff...if you let it sit around long enough, anything is eventually going to be worth money. About ten years ago I threw out 8 new chrome Pacesetter headers because the quality was just horrible.

Shoulda hung onto them and put them on ebay...I can see it now, 'Rare vintage chrome Opel headers'. Bidding starts at $400...

Bob

Paul · 06-20-2007

Originally Posted by RallyBob

Shoulda hung onto them and put them on ebay...I can see it now, 'Rare vintage chrome Opel headers'. Bidding starts at $400...Bob

If you had done this, you would have enough money to buy a new computer, digital camera and unlimited access to high speed internet........

jvandyke · 06-20-2007

If you don't mind selling something you know to be crappy to someone who expects to get good use out of it. I mind.

RallyBob · 06-20-2007

Originally Posted by jvandyke

If you don't mind selling something you know to be crappy to someone who expects to get good use out of it. I mind.

Yea, but for historical purposes I guess it's okay....

tekenaar · 06-21-2007

Originally Posted by RallyBob

Shoulda hung onto them and put them on ebay...I can see it now, 'Rare vintage chrome Opel headers'. Bidding starts at $400...Bob

Originally Posted by jvandyke

If you don't mind selling something you know to be crappy to someone who expects to get good use out of it. I mind.

Bob wouldn't sell one without adding some terse caveats in any case!

06-20-2007	#1 (permalink)
Sparky73 1000 Post Club Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Saginaw, MI Posts: 1,279 Real Name: Jon Provided Answers: 2	Unanswered: GT Header Does anyone know an approximate value on a header for a GT? If any lol. Found out there is a chrome/stainless header on the parts car I picked up and just wondering what it may be worth. Thanks, Jon __________________ Current 1970 GT; Under Construction Previous 1969 GT; Street/Strip Project 1969 GT; White with Black Interior, Automatic 1969 GT; Black Parts Car 1969 GT; White Parts Car 1970 GT; Silver with Red Interior 1971 GT; Orange with Black Interior, Turbo 1972 GT; Red Parts Car 1972 GT; Blue with Black Interior 1973 GT; Pearl Blue with Black interior. Full body kit.

06-20-2007	#2 (permalink)
guyopel Member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: Duluth,Ga. Posts: 649 Real Name: John Provided Answers: 2	If a magnet stick to it it is chrome not stainless steel , look around the collector flange for a name . HTH John __________________ Guyopel I have not failed - I've merely found 10,000 ways that won't work." ---Thomas Edison It's amazing what God lets man get away with when lightning is so cheap. Mark Twain

06-20-2007	#3 (permalink)
opelnut10 Living in the past Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Chesapeake, Virginia Posts: 1,372 Real Name: Lloyd Provided Answers: 2	Header Value IF the flange is not warped and all the welds are in good shape with no rust it should be worth $100-125 used. Headers are kinda like politicians, you either love them or hate then. The FI exhaust manifold is much less trouble keeping sealed up but it does not proudce the sound of a header nor will it flow as freely a high RPM's. If the car is driven enough to keep condensation from sitting in the exhaust system the header will last a pretty good while, if it sits and is only driven once in a while it will rust out much quicker. The best of both worlds is a header with a thick flange that is flame or ceramic coated. If someone wants a better than stock exhaust system but don't want to spend $200-300 for a "sprint" FI manifold then the header will get the job done. Last edited by opelnut10; 06-20-2007 at 04:47 PM.

06-20-2007	#6 (permalink)
jvandyke Opeler Join Date: May 2006 Location: Hudsonville, Michigan, USA Posts: 1,794	If you don't mind selling something you know to be crappy to someone who expects to get good use out of it. I mind. __________________ "Being ignorant is not so much a shame, as being unwilling to learn." Benjamin Franklin

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