Pacemaker header dilemma! Are my supposed to be “brand new” headers actually used?

[Anthony .]

Hi everyone,
I recieved my pacemaker headers in the mail today which were purchased from an exhaust store.
Do they appear used? I understand they are mild steel so may have some rust, but these have a lot. Is this normal?
Are those scratches simply from storage or do they look like they have been used on a car?

I am not trying to be fussy or anything, but if I pay good dollars for something that is supposed to ‘brand new’, i expect nothing short of that.

I appreciate any input!

 

[lmoengnr]

They look new.
The marks and scratches probably occurred during postage.

 

[uglyoldfatbastard]

Wait until they have had 6 months of heat through them

 

[Deuce]

Definitely new.
If used they would have a black coating on the inside and no rust dust

 

[ChRiDDa]

As others have said, they’re ‘new’

Carbon on the inside of the headers would most certainly be evident had they been used

Manufactured in a December 2021, so it would appear they’ve sat around for a little over a year waiting for a purchaser

 

[Anthony .]

That’s relieving. Thanks for the input everyone!

 

[Ginger Beer]

Get them ceramic coated, well worth the coin for multiple reasons

 

[Deuce]

Get them ceramic coated, well worth the coin for multiple reasons

I'll second that motion