Advance Headers | Stainless Steel Exhaust Extractors | Holden Commodore VS 3.8L Ecotec V6 | A228SS
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Advance Headers High-Performance Stainless Steel Exhaust Extractors for HOLDEN Commodore VS 3.8L Ecotec V6
The Advance Headers Premium Stainless Steel Performance Exhaust Extractors (A228SS) are precision-engineered for the famous 3.8-Litre Ecotec V6 engine introduced in the Holden Commodore VS series. Upgraded to a premium high-grade stainless steel construction, this heavy-duty tubular header replacement addresses the warping and rust issues common to classic cast setups, lowering power-robbing backpressure to optimize exhaust gas velocity and deliver crisper engine response.
PRODUCT CONTENTS:
- 1 x Premium Stainless Steel Performance Exhaust Extractor Header Set (Left & Right Bank Assembly)
Key Features:
- Premium stainless steel tubular construction offers exceptional resistance to corrosion, high thermal breakdown, and engine bay oxidation
- Tuned mandrel-bent primary piping pathways ensure completely uniform gas flow routing, eliminating the heavy restrictions found in original factory manifolds
- Substantially optimizes overall exhaust gas scavenging velocity, delivering sharper throttle response and noticeable low-to-mid range torque gains
- Thick, precision laser-cut cylinder head flanges maintain flush mating boundaries to guard permanently against warping and exhaust gas leaks
- 100% direct bolt-on replacement path engineered to clear standard steering and automatic engine bay configurations cleanly
Specifications:
- Brand: Advance Headers
- Part Number: A228SS
- Material: High-Grade Stainless Steel (S/Steel Only)
- Engine Suitability: Holden 3.8L Ecotec V6 Petrol Only (LN3 / L36 Platforms)
- Component Type: Performance Exhaust Extractors / Headers
- Estimated Fitting Time: 2 Hours
- Welding Required: No (Direct Bolt-On to Cylinder Head)
⚠️ Crucial Steering Rack & Transmission Compatibility Warnings:
1. Steering Rack Restriction: This product (Part No. A228SS) is engineered strictly to clear standard power steering setups. Because of the specialized housing dimensions required by electronic variable-effort steering systems, this header assembly will NOT fit models equipped with a Variable Speed Steering Rack (variatronic steering setups found on select premium Calais or Statesman variants).
2. Manual Transmission Fitment: This base model is designed for automatic transmission configurations and will NOT fit clutch cable manual models due to mechanical space constraints. If your vehicle uses a hydraulic manual transmission layout, you must use part number A228M (Mild Steel) instead to guarantee clear routing lines around the slave cylinder.
Please Note: Professional installation by an exhaust specialist or qualified automotive mechanic is highly recommended to guarantee proper system alignment and a perfect leak-free seal.
Important Information
- The image shown may not reflect the actual product design.
- Ensure your vehicle details match the application guide below before purchasing.
Vehicle Applications for A228SS Premium Stainless Steel V6 Extractors
| Make | Model | Year Range Spec | Body Type | Chassis Series | Engine Details | Fitting Time | Drivetrain / Fitment Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holden / G.M.H. | Commodore / Executive / Acclaim / Berlina / Calais / Statesman | 1995 – 1997 | Sedan / Station Wagon / Utility (VS Ute) | VS Series Only | 3.8L Ecotec V6 Petrol (Naturally Aspirated Only) | 2.0 Hours | RWD | Premium Stainless Steel edition. Replaces factory cast manifolds. Strictly will NOT fit models with variable speed steering racks or clutch cable manuals. Hydraulic manuals require A228M. |
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