MRxSLAYx

Real happy that my Sikky Headers came in today.

Need to say thanks to the guys at JE!!! They have amazing customer service with great music while your on hold.

So my question...
Do all the sikky headers have an uneven surface where the manifold attaches to the block????? With my set, the passenger side header has a far flatter surface than the one for the driver side. Im a bit worried that the header isnt going to seal properly because of the uneven finish. I performed a very unscientific test on my counter tops to see how flat they were and was very disappointed. The counter tops are laser cut, so i know their flat. Im not sure if I should be bummed or not.....



Passenger side- The Good


Driver Side- The Bad

Just F Me

get an exchange....you need to get what you paid for...last thing you need is welds breaking apart then now you gotta take your whole car apart again etc.

ISF4life

iTrader: (30)

Uh that is very strange, mine were all flat, u might want to call them lolz , hope they are not defected or u have to file it it down. insert the sikky dipstick in while u put on header , and make sure it in plate in the oil hole with grease , it goes between 1st and second flange.

obby

iTrader: (9)

looks normal.. i received mind similar to that and everything fitted and function right

RCB

iTrader: (18)

This isn't the first time today I've hear of a quality issue with the Sikky headers. I wouldn't install those on my motor without planning the gasket surface. Even if they might seal it is not the correct way to release a product to the customer.

flowrider

iTrader: (9)

This has been discussed before - here:

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/is-...r-for-isf.html

Make your own judgements.

BTW, PPE headers do not have this issue. See pict attached.

Lou

psixtc

I received mine today and looked identical to yours.

Juanca

iTrader: (5)

To be honest with you CJ, those headers look home-made. Try to get a better set from JE.

F4Fast

Idk man. I got mine, identical to those, but since i double gasket the headers, no leaks, let me get this straight, you were running low 11s on nos only? No headers? Wtf?!

Polkman

iTrader: (2)

Thats what I'm thinking.. Wtf?!? Do you even have a full exhaust system? Or just a modified stock exhaust?

2ndGF

iTrader: (1)

Well I just read that entire thread and whether one says it was bashing or not, there is good info in there on the SIKKY headers and possible complications and benefits.

flyverylow

mine looked similar, however they mounted just fine with no leaks. I am doing a dyno on thursday morning to see what the gains are.

MRxSLAYx

This is what im going to be doing Juan. After inspecting the headers in person, I know 100% that I would be too paranoid if they were to be installed in this condition.

Good Luck with the dyno. If any leaks pop up be sure to let me know.
LOL yup no headers. Car went 11.3 @120 with a JoeZ intake, secondary cat and muffler delete plus 125 shot of nitrous. The fastest the car has gone with the front two cats is 124mph. My car only has a modified stock exhaust, but I guess you can understand that it works fine for me. Ive made the case before that though the full systems out for the isf seem to be quality products, ive never lost a race to an ISF with any of those exhaust systems.

What do you think your going to do? Im going to be calling JE later today to see what can be done about the quality.

Rider

Mine looked the same, installed half a year ago, reinstalled recently due to a leak that I had for many months but never noticed until I took it to a shop after hearing clicking sound when applying minor throttle.

Juanca

iTrader: (5)

^^^ Good info Rider, I'm sure that info will help other Sikky owners. I guess many Sikky people will be paranoid with any clicking sound.