that is true but like i posted if your going N/A then its not a waste
many of us dont choose one application ova another. many of us try one way and realize damn i want more than go another route (looking at the small picture). is that a waste of money? hmmm i'm not sure. starting out w/ boltons not even thinking of swaps and turbo chargers isnt a waste but down the line if you realize you want more at least you got something out of ur purchase. if you know the big picture first then your right, headers are a waste on our cars (well not all, cuz some can be cut and used as exhaust manifolds for your turbos. also some turbos still use headers)