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I gotta 97 EX with a 4-2-1 OBX header. I usually install my own stuff but I didn't since it was as hot & muggy as a suana outside. So I went to my local muffler shop & helped the guy install it. I'm glad I didn't try it @ home cause we had to cut the collector off the header & re-weld it so it would be str8 enough to bolt up to the cat. So my question is what brand name header is made well enough so I can avoid this again? Preferably a 4-1. I have a DC header on my Teg so I know they work. Any others? Thanks!