This is a timely thread; new member here, can't start a new thread yet. I have a 2008 V8 T4R. I've had an exhaust leak tick for a while; since I am busy at work and still have an extended warranty, I dropped it off at the dealer for assessment. I got the word yesterday that both manifolds are cracked and need replacement. Quoted over $4K parts and labor. The warranty company adjuster looked at it but wouldn't commit to covering the cost unless I authorized the work to take it apart so he could see the cracks (paying for it myself if they're not cracked). I didn't look at it myself, and it is at the dealer now. Can anyone tell me if you can typically see the cracks while the manifolds and cats are still on the car? And what is the likelihood that it is something other than a crack? From a few searches, it seems to me that it's most likely the manifold to cat weld. If I had to pay for it myself I'd definitely swap to these headers. I'm in MA which is a PITA for inspections until a vehicle is 15 years old, so I assume I'd need shorties.

@jason , I should be listed as paid (10/2)...

Also, when will the titanium studs and y-pipes ship? Are you waiting to send everything together?

Thank you for the update, but for those of us who were under the understanding this Group Buy was closing more than a month ago, what is the update on lead time?

At this point I would be anticipating headers to arrive within the next 2-3 weeks based on the initial 5-7 week estimate.

I know on Sept 27th no production for these had begun and wasn't expected to start the next week either, based on my phone call when I ordered and paid. I wouldn't start any estimates any earlier than that, personally.

I think I remember you (or someone else?) posting this earlier and I appreciate the repost.

At this point, I'm looking to hear it straight from the horses mouth as there has yet to be any updates from Jason directly on the lead time/production schedule. I would venture to say I'm not the only one that is getting frustrated with lack of communication to those of us that have already paid.

I texted Jason and he said they are in production

As of when?

I want to be on the list! Hopefulky it's not too late!

I want to be on the list! Hopefully it's not too late! V8 long tubes with y pipe

Jason, any update here? I feel like a broken record asking whats going on at this point...

If you got the long tube headers AND the DT y-pipe, then the y-pipe ships in the box with the headers direct from DT. The studs were either being sent to DT to ship with it, or he was just making sure the studs arrived before the headers.

He had asked if I wanted to have them all shipped together or separate. I told him just to ship it all together, I'd guess the studs are going to DT, or maybe the studs are just being shipped at the same time as the headers but from different places.

Finally talked to owner of Doug Thorley, and they will be adding pics of the production process eventually on their social media. When they get time, but we talked about it and I thought it would be cool so everyone can see some cool stuff.

They also hired on extra people just to help fill these orders, which I thought was very cool. Wasn't able to add anymore orders as of yet, I know I said new orders could be taken until monday, but all materal I think is spoken for, that's why I didn't get to reply yet, but I will try to figure it out soon. Anyone else that already spoke to me and ordered, no worries.

Good to hear from you Jason, but what does all of this translate to in regards to lead time?

Off topic, but everytime I see your name, just cracks me up lol