Headers + Exhaust HP Gains?

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Jun 1, 2007 | 03:53 PM

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FIGGAZ

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Originally Posted by jonnylaw

geez. Not more AT/MT coupe/sedan rants. Leave it alone people. Be confident in what you have and leave it at that--no need to make generalizations and **** on others, even if this is a public forum. I mean, the topic has been beaten to death and if you must make such claims to boost your ego, I suggest maturing cuz u sound like a friggin kindergartener.

BTW, I'm happy I installed headers, despite the money to hp ratio, especially after a TS reflash.

^^ WTF are you talking about!? I think you may have your threads crossed...

Jun 1, 2007 | 05:52 PM

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i got 16hp with intake test pipes and exhaust , havent otten headers though =]

Jun 1, 2007 | 05:59 PM

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If you really want headers go with Alphawerks or DC for the good bang for the buck. Crawfords will give you the best gains but you can get close with Aplha and test pipes.

Jun 1, 2007 | 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by aHero4Eternity

durability plays a big role.

for instance, FI recommends their ss cats over their ceramic ones for f/i applications. however, even though i don't see myself going f/i any time soon...i will always pay the difference for ss for the peace of mind. it's just more comforting - for me, anyway.

Ceramic headers tend to chip and flake alot. Like ahero said its more durability than anything. I had DC ceramic headers on my 02 RSX-S and just from tightening the bolts I could hear it crunching and it flaked off a little. Then I got some Toda SS headers expensive as hell but worth every penny. Not that you will be under the car to look at it but SS turn colors after awhile that actuall looks kinda cool.

Jun 16, 2007 | 09:48 AM

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dumb ? but are test pipes the same as HFC

Jul 20, 2007 | 07:54 PM

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dumb ? but are test pipes the same as HFC

no, they are not the same. HFC's actually clean your exhaust...test pipes are just, well, pipes: no substrate. you get better gains on a test pipe, if you could stand the smell and the noise.

Jul 23, 2007 | 12:02 PM

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Originally Posted by Hydrazine

I wouldn't waste any time or money on headers unless you use test pipes with them. Headers on stock cats don't make any gains.

Test pipes OTOH always make good gains. And they are cheap and easy to install.

As for an exhaust system, you gan get just about anything and it will make power over the stock system.

Tony

+1 Unless you're removing the restriction that the stock cats are, headers aren't going to give you any real tangible benefit and is a real waste of money.

Jul 25, 2007 | 12:09 PM

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I gained 14 rwhp from hfc's & catback. Headers might throw your afr out of whack. Not really worth it to me.

Jul 25, 2007 | 12:50 PM

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I cant wait to dyno my car to see the gains but i will def get test pipes b4 i do the dyno

Oct 8, 2007 | 08:10 PM

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why stay away from borla? Also i heard to install headers is often more expensive than buying them, is that true? I currently have an injen ses true dual exhaust, what would borla headers do for me?

Oct 11, 2007 | 03:06 PM

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DC,Strup,HKS

i was thinking about getting DC headers, Strup test pipes, and HKS hi power, what do you guys think. Any other recommendations for test pipes, or the whole set up?