^Hey that is close enough to balla status for me , "Budget Header" or not haha. I know what you paid because I paid the same amount. I have a BNIB 2.5" SSAC header/flex from like 2 years ago or something that has the gaskets and other hardware. I guess I'll be using that stuff for the future VE setup. I didn't want the V-Band option either, I tried to salvage a little money towards the end of the deal.