This Exhaust Systems Australia 3-1 header is listed to fit the Holden Commodore VZ with the Alloytech V6. It is a matte-finish stainless-steel header and a special-order item, replacing the factory manifold on the Alloytech six.
What is a 3-1 header and where does it fit?
A header, or extractor, replaces the cast manifold with tubular runners that give each cylinder its own path off the head before they merge. A 3-1 design collects three runners into one on each bank, the layout suited to this V6. 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 unchanged.
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 in stock, so it is worth confirming lead time when you book. The Alloytech V6 is Holden's name for the engine in the VZ that this header is cut around. No power or sound figures are published by the supplier.
Will it suit my VZ Commodore?
It is listed to fit the VZ Commodore with the Alloytech V6. Earlier Ecotec V6 cars use a different head and a different header, so confirm your exact engine with the workshop before ordering rather than going by the model, especially as this is a special-order part.
What does fitting involve at our Illawarra workshop?
Oak Flats Muffler Men fits V6 headers like this in-house across the Illawarra. We seat the flange, clear the steering and crossmember, and align the outlet to your pipework so the joint seals. Supplied by Exhaust Systems Australia at $499 AUD as a special order; tell us your VZ build and we will confirm the header and its 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 engine is this header for?
The Alloytech V6 in the Holden Commodore VZ. Confirm your exact engine with the workshop.
Does it suit the Ecotec V6?
It is listed for the Alloytech V6. The Ecotec uses a different header, so confirm your engine before ordering.
Is it in stock?
It is a special-order item, 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.