Sorry, to hear about the delays. I had basically the same experience. I was actually waiting for the headers to complete my engine installation. Several weeks went by, with no response. I was actually starting to wonder if the whole site was a scam. After almost 3 months, I got a call. Actually very nice fella. He explained this was basically his side job, and he doesn’t rush, also acquiring correct materials was becoming a HUGE issue due to covid ramping up considerably in early June. He finally convinced me to install the motor, and that the headers are an exact drop in replacement. I almost literally forgot about them being on order. It was a few months later they arrived. For me it was a huge pain to have to “re-do” work that could have been done all at once.
This being said, and the pain and misery is behind me, I am absolutely completely satisfied with the work, fitment, etc. In the end I am glad I waited for a TRUE, tested, custom built set of headers for my exact application. I don’t know the fella personally at all, but came to realize these are older vehicles, and there is not exactly a HUGE demand for this gentleman to quit his day job, and do this full time. In talking with him, I realized he was an enthusiast, and takes great pride in his work. His motto seems to be quality, not quantity. Hey, if you need them now, then do what you feel is necessary. I just bit the bullet, and waited for that quality. I would rather buy it nice, than buy it twice. There are OBX copies out there you could probably get in a week. From everything I read, they seemed to be more trouble with them than it was worth. Maybe those Maximizer ones are just as good, maybe even better. Im just trying to give the members above an honest snapshot of my journey, so you can make an informed decision based on just my experience. Keep us posted either way, and I hope each of you ultimately reach your goals, one way or another.
Chris Cajun