Group Buy - 100 Series Headers (4 Viewers)

[spressomon]

To the impatient lot here: You have to remember this is a SMALL project...both in the original and potential sales perspective...for a company like DT. If there were serious sales unit potential it would have been done long ago. Simple business economics.

We're damn lucky a company like DT even wants to make a run of 20!

 

[wareagle]

To the impatient lot here: You have to remember this is a SMALL project...both in the original and potential sales perspective...for a company like DT. If there were serious sales unit potential it would have been done long ago. Simple business economics.

We're damn lucky a company like DT even wants to make a run of 20!

Agreed.

I'm not buying these headers, but they are a screaming deal for such a low production run. I would never expect this guy to deal with more than one person. I've been a part of atleast a dozen group buys for semi-custom runs. The common rules on all of these was 50% deposit, flexible timeline, and only one contact for the project. Again, i'm just a disinterested 3rd party on this one, but I think some of the expectations on timing and communications are bit high for this one. I hope you guys can keep this one together.

 

[LCWannabe]

^^ I agree with this- it makes sense. I am in on this buy, and I am also getting a little impatient, but I guess I'll just keep waiting. I will be glad to get these, and this is probably the only opportunity we'll ever get to buy them, especially at a pretty decent price.

 

[LCHardriver_02]

Hey guys, think of this way... the longer you wait, the higher the possibility I might get in on it too! And hey, isn't it all about me? Just kidding, but I am looking forward to seeing how these turn out and what type of performance gain you get.

 

[John r]

I am in if not too late.
Thanks,
John

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Y'all should anticipate a change in price too. R&D took too long, labor went up, cost of steel, etc. Not saying it will, just saying don't freak out if it does.

 

[bamachem]

Just checked the Thorley Website and the 2000-2005 Tundra headers are currently on sale. Reg price is $545, but if you put DT in the Promo Code section, you get $54.50 off, making the total a whopping $490.50 + shipping.

???

So I guess these are basically the same price ($560 vs. $490) + $70 for R&D per set (25 X $70 = $1750)??

Not bad at all, and VERY tempting - ESPECIALLY considering that it's 20+ HP and 30+ ft-lb of potential (probable) gains. Under "normal" driving conditions (2300-3500 RPM under heavy acceleration, it's still 10 HP and 20 ft-lbs, and only gets better above that.

 

[bamachem]

no updates?

 

[mtnracer]

Bueller...?

 

[steelynorm]

i am in if it is not too late?

is it too late just bought a 2000 with 117k and a iitick

 

[Tahomatom]

just checked this thread again and after going back and reading almost every post I am tempted to jump in even though I dont need them but was wondering what do headers normally do to MPG's? Or did I miss that on the one page I skipped. ( got kinda tired of reading impatient posts)

The extra torque would be good for towing the snowmobiles but the trip to tahoe is already a ga$$$$$$$ sucker. Only averaging about 13.5 mpg now in the city.

Guess on MPG affect anyone.

 

[blossett]

Are there still spots available for this buy? Am I too late?

 

[Trunk Monkey]

The headers haven't even been produced yet. Once they're finished (whenever that is), I'm sure there will be some people that don't follow through. Also, now that Thorley has a jig for these, I imagine it will be easier for them to keep a few around.

 

[AimCOtaco]

I would like to get in as well. Just need some estimate of when to pony up...

Thanks

 

[uzj100]

Call Nick and get on the list. 951-739-5903. Reference the V8 Land Cruiser Header buy.

I just got off the phone with Nick and he said the headers will be back from the powder coaters by Wednesday. He will start calling for payment on Wednesday/Thrursday of this week.

Thanks for the patience!

 

[steelynorm]

Just talked to Nick

Nick just took my credit card information things are looking good

Keeping fingers crossed

 

[AimCOtaco]

Headers comin'

I sent nick an e-mail this am. He just called and I asked how tough the install was, he said not bad, fairly typical header job plan on half a day. He also said they should start shipping around Wednesday.

Thats all I needed to make an impulse buy so I did it and mine are on the way.... but my wifes gonna take the card away now for sure

At least ours won't be stock anymore!

 

[mtnracer]

Anyone have Nick's email?

 

[uzj100]

nickt@dougthorleyheaders.com

 

[Trunk Monkey]

Anyone have Nick's email?

First post in the thread has it.