[Larry Navarro]

I know you all are disappointed. I have been silent on this issue for sometime, as its been awhile since I talked to Ron. He called me today to let me know about the latest issues that have plagued him.
In short, here's a guy that has a passion for Pontiacs, went out on a limb to provide a product for US, so that we would no longer have to settle for poorly fitting headers.
People complained about every header on the market and the price paid for ill-fitting headers and lack of ground clearance. Everybody talked about how great it would be to have Tri-Y headers but NOBODY here in our circle of enthusiasts, CARED to take on such a project. Then when someone comes along to provide such a header and has unforseen troubles, then everyone is quick to critisize. Hell, even the major header companies wouldn't give us firebird guys the time of day and offer a long needed product because they couldn't make a sh$tload of profit with such a small market. So think about that when you buy from DOUGS or whoever. They aren't interested in the quality, just the bottom line.
You will NOT find a more dedicated individual, who takes PRIDE in his headers which are hand made by himself, with BETTER quality, fitment and utility, than ANY other header company, PERIOD.
I loaned him my set of H-O Racing round port Tri-Ys, to use as a pattern for this undertaking. That was 2 yrs ago and they are still in his posession. I know I'll get them back because Ron is not a crook. He has EVERYONES best interest at hand, even though he's having troubles.
I wish some of you would be a little more patient, and have a little sympathy for Ron. He can't predict the future and has no power over some of the hurdles he's had to overcome.
Sure he had a lack of funds when he undertook this project, but he never expected to "retire" on this, nor did he wish to make an exhorbitant profit.
When he first talked to me about this 2 years ago, his goal was to make and sell enough sets of headers so he could pay DOUGS for the materials and assembly and be down the road. Well someone was greedy and Ron got screwed. From there, the "house of cards" started to fall.
Ron kept his word and loyalty(something very RARE today), sent the headers to customers, and ate the losses of his hard work.
Ron may have bitten off more than he could chew, but he is determined to make this work. Others would have taken your money and split, never to be heard from again, but Ron hasn't.
I can relate to alot of his problems, as I provide LIMITED products for Trans Ams. The money I make goes right back into the materials and labor. Sure I make a little bit of money but i'm definetly not getting rich; I still have my day job.
Look at it this way...we're dealing with a car(and engine) that ceased production more than 25 years ago. This isn't a lucrative MARKET like it is for the Mustang GT, which is still going strong since 1965!
Please guys, Ron is under tremendous pressure and stress. I don't wish his problems on anybody. Lets all give him some support and stop hammering on him. He will get those headers to you. If you have any doubts, consider the pic. They are being prepared for delivery.