I just e-mailed Gibson Performance to see if they would be interested in producing headers for the Xterra 3.3L.
They originally made the 3.3L Gibson Exhaust from R&D they did on my truck, so I figured that they might be responsive to questions about headers since they dealt with me before.
I guess the question now is, how many of you would be interested in buying headers from Gibson Performance if they produced them? I think it would be a great way to improve performance and to bypass the cracked manifold problem that some Nissans seem to have.
The more people who are interested, the better chance we would have of getting them built. These would be 50-state SMOG legal because Gibson Performance is located in California.

So, who's interested?



[ 11-27-2001: Message edited by: Strom ]

Sure as heck sounds like a good idea to me. Any horses would be a benefit to the X.

That just happens to be on top of my list for performance mods, after the holidays I was going to do more research so keep me/us informed...I am very interested.

If you could keep the Xterra as quiet as it is now, I would be interested! I don't want noisy headers out on the trails!

Depending on price, I would be interested.

Other models' prices look to be anywhere from $300-$400 on a V6. Of course, I guess that depends on the distributor you buy them through. Obviously I don't have pricing information, but I hope they would be about the same cost as other V6 headers made by Gibson.

By the way:
To all who may read this post, if you say you would be interested, you are not bound in any way to buy Gibson headers. I am just trying to gauge the general feeling on how many people want headers so that I can get Gibson to produce them. Pretty much, I want to say, "Yeah, a lot of people said they would be interested if Gibson offered headers."

The more performance parts they make for the Xterra, the better. They could use the Xtra HP.

yep sign me up

Anyone else??

I'd be happy to demo them on my X

count me in.

Sounds interesting

Can you get your X to California?

YES ! Demo away !

We need to see if they will even do it first!!!

Damn kid that was quick.

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I am in for sure.

I'm game for more mods like that.

Sounds like a good idea to me.

Count me in.

count me in as well...

I would be interested

Me too

Count me in.
$300-400 seems resonable to me.

Damn money pit...
I'm in too

Count me in too - I am going to get a cat-back and cold air intake soon...Could always use more power!

Yup I contacted HotShot Performance recently, which is also local to Socal, and they would rather focus on the rice market for now so if Gibson needs X's to prototype just let me know. We have plenty in SCCX that would be more than happy to take a trip to their shop.

count me in i want one for sure

I'm interested.

Ummm, by the way...are we getting another tax refund next year?

Markk

Would definitly be interseted, get some specs though on HPs and price. Keep me informed too.

I would be interested

I'm also in SoCal. I would be more than happy to let Gibson prototype headers [thanks storm] on my stock X.

[ 12-03-2001: Message edited by: SalsaX ]

It's headers, not an exhaust.
I think we have a line of people who want to use their Xterra for the prototype.
Take a number.

OK guys, things are looking good with Gibson. I will keep you guys updated with info as I get it.
Anyone else who thinks they might want headers, please keep posting here!!

Hook me up :-) My X need to be replumbed.

Sign me up,especially if I can be a demo.

Headers are a great way to get more oomph out of your motor and lighten the engine up a bit in the process. Hey, I'm game.

I too would be interested in header. It would be the one thing i need to complete my exhaust set up.

Sounds good, considering the 2002SE/SC can't handle being redlined in Drive without that damndable internal saftey shutoff dohickymabob. Dealer said you can get on it all you want in O-Drive(damn) and to think I had this little rice burn'n integra smoked!!!
Who would have thought Nissan was gonna let me down with this saftey feature.

So long as it is an excellent build quality, with good longgevity, and no modification needed for install (moving this sensor or that, it does just fine but it knocks a little on this or that, etc...). It would be nice if they could keep the price within $500 or so (but I would rather have a quality part than a cheep part, they are to much of a pain in the ass to change more than once!). What material are they thinking of making them out of? Wall thickness?

Anything you find out would be god to know.

Charlie

We're working with Gibson right now to figure all of this stuff out. Everyone's replies helped very much, and I think that Gibson is going to try to make these. They even e-mailed me and said that without this thread, they wouldn't even have considered them, but after seeing the response, they're going to see what they can do.

We'll see what they think about the current exhaust manifold and/or sensors.

Everyone keep their fingers crossed!

count me in that would be great

i am sooooo interested it aint even funny

im sure they have more than they need but,
i'm already in cali... and would be happy to be a guinnee pig

[ 12-15-2001: Message edited by: Todrick ]

I am definitely interested.

While not one to follow the herd.....you can add me to the list.

I would be more than happy to buy some headers, and their exhast. Would the retail warrenty be void by installing these?

Only the warranty for the exhaust system and/or exhaust manifolds (basically the parts you are replacing).

Just to get my 30,000 $.02 worth in - ANYTHING to help out with bottom end torque would be a good thing!

Yes, I'd be interested if they are Stainless steel like the rest of the system is.

Count me in also. Anything to boost the (lack of) midrange and torque would be a Good Thing.

sounds great . count me in . more HP the better

add another to your list of interested folks.

me guinnee pig, me guinnee pig.
i mean i am very interested in headers on a X. and if u need someone to demo one. i'm in so. cal with a stock Xterra ready and willing.

Me too dude..

yellow powdercoated for me please. :p

I'm in! How do we get them?

Hey all, I just got an email back from Shawn Gibson at Gibson Performance, he said the header will most likely be out in 1-2 months. He also said for people lucky enough to live in Southern CA can sign up for the header and exhaust for free now(proto tester)!! Go to there website and click on Free exhaust, lower right hand side. He said to fill it out and send it to his attention. I'd be interested if any of you decide to do this!

I just filled out the online form. Do you have Steve Gibson's email. I have a bone stock 2001!

I sent you an email his address. You'll have to keep me posted on how this goes, for sure! I'm way excited for you, and jealous as hell!

THANK YOU!!!

The email is on it way.
I'm a little nervous about using my 2001 Xterra with only 8000 mile on it as a Guinea Pig. But, that what I want to talk to him about.

[ 01-14-2002: Message edited by: SalsaX ]

I'm pretty sure that someone else has already contacted Shawn and set up an appointment to do the headers...have you talked to him yet?

No---- unfortunitly I haven't. I know it a long shot as there are several X's here in SoCal. It's worth a shot though. I've filled out the online form awhile back. I just didn't have any way to directly contact Shawn.

Well, hopefully we can at least get them made. Just keep calling Shawn if you are interested! That way he knows we have lots of support for this product.

I gave him the link here and told him to take a look at how many people were interested. Hopefully they'll get them out soon!

Yeah, I've been emailing with Shawn as well, so hopefully they see how many people want headers!

Shawn is out of town on a business trip. They're getting all the E-mails and their taking down all the info. I just got a call updating me and I should here from Shawn when he gets back.

Little late on the response, newbe.

Any word on headers for the Supercharged flavor.

If have ..... Sold!

I just got off the phone with Shawn Gibson at Gibson performance. He did in fact recieve all of your responces and appreciates that there is a market for headers for the X. Unfortunately he stated that his business is distributer driven. So far the only distributer that he has had any significant requests for headers has been SLR.

He does recognize that there is a demand but so far being limited basically to the internet and not the distributers that he talks to on a day to day basis. He also told me that they have actually only done one V6 header that he knows of so one for the X is going to take a significant ammount of R&D and they have many other jobs that need to come first. Ultimately , it comes to this; people who modify the X fall into a niche market. As usaul noone is in a huge hurry to manufacture something that isn't going to sell enough to justify the costs associated with it.

But there is hope. I'm going up there in the next couple of weeks. They're going to look it over to see if it's something that they determine can in fact be doable. He said he has to get some other things off their plate now and looks at this more as an elective project. But he hasn't lost interest. He said he's looking in the four to six month range.

Once a prototype is done he wants it driven daily for a few weeks up to a couple of months forlong term testing. Engine lights, real performance gains , durability ect. some of the things he wants to look at.

I haven't given up. He likes Spencer and wants to do this for him and his customers. He seems like he's genuinely interested but it's going to take some time. And maybe a little more prodding.

Sounds like a good idea!!! I'd be interested more power..... Hook it up!!

I'd be interested!!! Hook it up< I could use the xtra power

I think that both Jackel and EOE want to distribute the headers as well, so you might want to bring that up...

-Brad

Huh I did send them an e-mail saying EOE was interested in helping in any way to get this project moving, looks like I will make a phone call to Shawn as we definetly are interested in carrying the headers for the X/Frontier.

Hmm - have you thought about the cost of having these installed?

Took the dealer ALL day to replace my cracked right header. Not an easy/cheap job.

(Mine was under warrenty.)

For many people here, it's a DIY job.

You probably had your manifold replaced as the X doesn't come with headers in stock form.

I'm definately interested in headers, followed by a performance exhaust...

Heck yeah, I'll take a set!

Count me in too.

Richard

Count me in!!!

I just wanted to say, "Count me in!".

I didn't want this to be left unsaid today.

I could just e-mail the company to let them know my interest, but naaaaa, what's the point in that.

Of everyone who said, "Count me in/Me too!", how many of you actually own an upgraded exhaust system and can benefit from the new headers?

I've always considered headers part of the exhaust system. I figured I would wait and get both if/when the headers become available. One really doesn't do much good without the other. I am looking forward to the headers as well and will get a set regardless of price (within reason) when they become available. Until then I will just have to spend money on things that are available

Charlie

I would be interested as well. I know the make the cat-back for my truck, so a complete solution would be great.

Strom, you need to count me in for a pair also.

I have joined the ranks of the unlucky. I discovered my exhaust manifold (right) is cracked.

Damn, 1000k after warranty ran out. I'll be damned if I go through all the trouble to replace the manifold if I have the option to replace them with headers!!

Ask Socalpunx about how the headers are going. He is the one having dealing with Gibson at this point.

Everyone be sure to thank him, too - it takes a lot of time to deal with companies, and you usually have to give up your transportation for a while!

I am looking forward to them, too. Hopefully they will be out soon!
-Brad

Very interested in knowing more. Anything that increases life, function, power and fun is a good thing!

New to the site here's my .02 cents.I loaned my wife's 2002 X to Gibson on 2/12/02 for R&D on a catback exhaust.It fits like the "01".Just to let you know!!I talked to Shawn in R&D about headers 8 yes 8 months to a year till those go on the drawing board. He did say to keep in touch though in case they bump them up on the calender.SoCalPunx if you read this send me an e-mail and let me know what Shawn told you.Hope this info helps!

Go to the middle of page 5 in this topic and read my post. That's pretty much where we are at until we have our next monthly conversation. I called and touched bases with him once since then but that's where we are at now .

According to what I know, the guestimate you recieved seems to be about right , give or take a couple of months.

Thanks for your effort socalpunx, keep us informed please!