This Exhaust Systems Australia 1-5/8in primary header with a 2.25in outlet is listed to fit the Holden Commodore VT to VY with the Ecotec V6. It is a matte-finish stainless-steel header and a special-order item, replacing the factory manifold on the six-cylinder Commodore.
What is a primary header and where does it fit?
A header, or extractor, replaces the cast manifold with tubular runners so each cylinder gets its own path off the head before they merge. The 1-5/8in figure is the primary tube size and the 2.25in is the outlet where it hands over to the rest of the system. It bolts to the head at the hottest part of the engine bay and changes the front of the exhaust, leaving the pipework behind it.
What does matte-finish stainless and special order mean?
This header is made from stainless steel with a matte finish, the material noted in the listing. Being a special-order item means it is brought in to order rather than held on the shelf, so it is worth confirming lead time when you book. The 1-5/8in primary and 2.25in outlet are the sizes the supplier publishes; no power or sound figures are given.
Will it suit my Commodore?
It is listed to fit the VT through VY Commodore with the Ecotec V6. Accessory and steering differences across those series affect clearance, so confirm your exact model with the workshop before ordering rather than going by the badge, especially as this is a special-order part.
What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?
Oak Flats Muffler Men fits primary headers like this in-house across the Illawarra. We seat the flange, clear the steering and crossmember, and align the 2.25in outlet to your pipework so the joint seals. Supplied by Exhaust Systems Australia at $499 AUD as a special order; tell us your VT-VY build and we will confirm the header and lead time before booking the bay.
Stocked and fitted by Oak Flats Muffler Men, the Illawarra exhaust and 4x4 specialist in Oak Flats, NSW.
Common questions
What size is this header?
It has a 1-5/8in primary tube and a 2.25in outlet, in matte-finish stainless steel.
Which Commodore is it for?
The VT to VY Commodore with the Ecotec V6. Confirm your exact model with the workshop.
Is it in stock?
It is a special-order item, so it is brought in to order. Confirm lead time when you book.
Fitment support across the Illawarra
Fitment checks near you across 18 Illawarra suburbs, from Oak Flats and Shellharbour to Wollongong and Kiama.Show nearby fitment areasCollapse section
Oak Flats Muffler Men can check this part against supplier specs, part number, image, RRP and vehicle details for customers around Oak Flats, Shellharbour, Wollongong, Dapto, Albion Park, Kiama and the northern suburbs.
Send the vehicle make, model, year, engine, current issue, desired sound or performance goal, and clear photos of the existing exhaust where available.