headers from hotshot performance

skygunner · 07-02-2007, 06:58 AM

has anyone ever use or installed headers from hotshot performance?

Jer_ry · 07-02-2007, 09:33 AM

Not personally but everyone that has ever used there products has had nothing but outstanding reviews both for performance and sound. If I ever get an aftermarket air intake or headers it will definately be from them.

skygunner · 07-02-2007, 10:31 AM

sweet thanks alot

skygunner · 07-02-2007, 10:57 AM

also was there any problems installing the headers?

bean · 07-03-2007, 09:09 PM

hotshot's are supposed to be really good, i've got a set sitting in a box just waiting for me to get the time to coat them.

skygunner · 07-04-2007, 12:43 PM

really, them me how it go's when u get it on.

mr2nv · 07-04-2007, 02:55 PM

Before I put in my BEAMS, I had hotshot headers on my car. Never had any issues with the install or the part. This was actually from the first batch made and I enjoyed them for about 4 years. Here's a pic...

skygunner · 07-05-2007, 11:30 AM

kool do u know how much u gain in hp? and what type of exhaust did u use?thanks

mr2nv · 07-05-2007, 01:12 PM

I never got a dyno done but I would estimate maybe 10hp. It was most effective at the high rpm's and let the engine breathe much better than stock which helped a lot in autox. The exhaust I used was an old HKS dual exhaust from a turbo.

skygunner · 07-05-2007, 02:24 PM

alsome thanks for the info i think i'll get these unless anyone can refer me to a better one.

Shamus375PA · 07-05-2007, 07:16 PM

They are out of business. You might find a set used, but there are no more new ones.

skygunner · 07-06-2007, 04:10 AM

i found some at
http://www.andysautosport.com/toyota...t_performance/

Mister2.2 · 07-06-2007, 04:57 AM

Cheaper here:

http://www.2kracing.com/product_info...405a1962dbf647

Shamus375PA · 07-06-2007, 06:33 AM

Holy crap. He sold them new for ~$300, and when he was selling of his inventory, he let them go for $130 shipped!

Wonder if these dudes bought him out?

skygunner · 07-06-2007, 03:38 PM

n/m the web i gave dont have them any more

nite_boy · 07-11-2007, 01:08 PM

Hot Shot sent me a defective one.
There was an exhaust leak from the b-pipe and piping they sent.
They ignored emails and phone calls.
Business went under I think.

I even brought it to a muffler shop for a 2nd opinion:

nite_boy · 07-11-2007, 01:11 PM

skygunner · 07-11-2007, 02:28 PM

kool, what did the shop say?

nite_boy · 07-11-2007, 03:15 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by skygunner

kool, what did the shop say?

Imperfections with manufacturer of the headers.
changing the gasket to a larger one does not fix it.
The gap was 2-3mm open.
So exhaust leakage.
Still arguing with CC about Hot Shot Performance.
Such a company went under prob for defective parts and not honoring warranty.

TomsMR2 · 07-11-2007, 11:50 PM

my ssac headers were drilled improperly, the head flange was cast too short, the flanges were ALL warped and all leaked, the stainless corroded, and the gaskets were useless. also the o2 flange was welded on crooked, not drilled properly (severely obstructed o2 sensor exhaust flow), and to top it off wasnt even the right flange and leaked regardless.

my pacesetter was better, but didnt actually fit the car, the o2 flange was wrong, and i had to drill out the head flange holes bigger.

my 00 camry header has (again lol) the wrong o2 sensor flange, and its not going to give any gains without severely modifying it.

a little cut and weld would have fixed that fine hotshot header.. when you take into consideration your other options, thats really not too bad.

07-02-2007, 06:58 AM	#1 (permalink)
skygunner No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: banning, ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	headers from hotshot performance has anyone ever use or installed headers from hotshot performance?

07-06-2007, 04:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
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07-02-2007, 09:33 AM	#2 (permalink)
Jer_ry Some Skills Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 215 Thanks: 3 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	Not personally but everyone that has ever used there products has had nothing but outstanding reviews both for performance and sound. If I ever get an aftermarket air intake or headers it will definately be from them.

07-02-2007, 10:31 AM	#3 (permalink)
skygunner No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: banning, ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	sweet thanks alot

07-02-2007, 10:57 AM	#4 (permalink)
skygunner No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: banning, ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	also was there any problems installing the headers?

07-03-2007, 09:09 PM	#5 (permalink)
bean 91 NA Hardtop Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: SC Posts: 467 Thanks: 15 Thanked 13 Times in 12 Posts iTrader Rating: (3/100% )	hotshot's are supposed to be really good, i've got a set sitting in a box just waiting for me to get the time to coat them.

07-04-2007, 12:43 PM	#6 (permalink)
skygunner No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: banning, ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	really, them me how it go's when u get it on.

07-04-2007, 02:55 PM	#7 (permalink)
mr2nv Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Before I put in my BEAMS, I had hotshot headers on my car. Never had any issues with the install or the part. This was actually from the first batch made and I enjoyed them for about 4 years. Here's a pic...

07-05-2007, 11:30 AM	#8 (permalink)
skygunner No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: banning, ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	kool do u know how much u gain in hp? and what type of exhaust did u use?thanks

07-05-2007, 01:12 PM	#9 (permalink)
mr2nv Beams Owners Group Join Date: Mar 2007 Posts: 83 Thanks: 0 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	I never got a dyno done but I would estimate maybe 10hp. It was most effective at the high rpm's and let the engine breathe much better than stock which helped a lot in autox. The exhaust I used was an old HKS dual exhaust from a turbo.

07-05-2007, 02:24 PM	#10 (permalink)
skygunner No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: banning, ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	alsome thanks for the info i think i'll get these unless anyone can refer me to a better one.

07-05-2007, 07:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
Shamus375PA Some Skills Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	They are out of business. You might find a set used, but there are no more new ones.

07-06-2007, 04:10 AM	#12 (permalink)
skygunner No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: banning, ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	i found some at http://www.andysautosport.com/toyota...t_performance/

07-06-2007, 06:33 AM	#14 (permalink)
Shamus375PA Some Skills Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 52 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Holy crap. He sold them new for ~$300, and when he was selling of his inventory, he let them go for $130 shipped! Wonder if these dudes bought him out?

07-06-2007, 03:38 PM	#15 (permalink)
skygunner No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: banning, ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	n/m the web i gave dont have them any more

07-11-2007, 01:08 PM	#16 (permalink)
nite_boy No Skills Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Hot Shot sent me a defective one. There was an exhaust leak from the b-pipe and piping they sent. They ignored emails and phone calls. Business went under I think. I even brought it to a muffler shop for a 2nd opinion:

07-11-2007, 01:11 PM	#17 (permalink)
nite_boy No Skills Join Date: May 2006 Location: San Francisco, California Posts: 19 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )

07-11-2007, 02:28 PM	#18 (permalink)
skygunner No Skills Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: banning, ca Posts: 11 Thanks: 2 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	kool, what did the shop say?

07-11-2007, 11:50 PM	#20 (permalink)
TomsMR2 Formerly Tom Brokaw Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Bay Area Posts: 2,138 Thanks: 8 Thanked 165 Times in 138 Posts Blog Entries: 1 iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	my ssac headers were drilled improperly, the head flange was cast too short, the flanges were ALL warped and all leaked, the stainless corroded, and the gaskets were useless. also the o2 flange was welded on crooked, not drilled properly (severely obstructed o2 sensor exhaust flow), and to top it off wasnt even the right flange and leaked regardless. my pacesetter was better, but didnt actually fit the car, the o2 flange was wrong, and i had to drill out the head flange holes bigger. my 00 camry header has (again lol) the wrong o2 sensor flange, and its not going to give any gains without severely modifying it. a little cut and weld would have fixed that fine hotshot header.. when you take into consideration your other options, thats really not too bad.