Header Question
#1
Header Question
Looking to purchase a header upgrade for my B18C1. Currently I got a Apexi World Sport II catbac exhaust and am looking at a few different header possibilities. First off I would like to know how well the Hytech Replica 4-2-1 Header that OptionJDM is offering for sale how that has worked for others?
I am planning an All-Motor build and was pretty keen on 4-1 either DC Sports or Vibrant performance headers.
So what do you guys suggest based on prior experience or knowledge?
Thanks input is greatly appreciated.
I am planning an All-Motor build and was pretty keen on 4-1 either DC Sports or Vibrant performance headers.
So what do you guys suggest based on prior experience or knowledge?
Thanks input is greatly appreciated.
#2
i only have experience with one, but i got the vibrant j-spec 4-2-1 one-piece race header and i love it... especially the one-piece part of it (lighter, looks better)
also the header fits perfectly snug inline where the stock header was, doesn't hang any lower or anything
i got it local in london for under $500 next day shipped, after tax
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...6b394568d28ed9
also the header fits perfectly snug inline where the stock header was, doesn't hang any lower or anything
i got it local in london for under $500 next day shipped, after tax
http://vibrantperformance.com/catalo...6b394568d28ed9
Last edited by jesse; 07-21-2008 at 07:08 PM.
#10
not sure about power, i still haven't gotten around to tuning.. sorry
probably same as most headers anyway
i paid less than $450 pre-tax, as it was about $495 after tax for the 4-2-1, not sure if the 4-1 is priced differently
probably same as most headers anyway
i paid less than $450 pre-tax, as it was about $495 after tax for the 4-2-1, not sure if the 4-1 is priced differently
#11
google or HT would benefit you...
Looking to purchase a header upgrade for my B18C1. Currently I got a Apexi World Sport II catbac exhaust and am looking at a few different header possibilities. First off I would like to know how well the Hytech Replica 4-2-1 Header that OptionJDM is offering for sale how that has worked for others?
I am planning an All-Motor build and was pretty keen on 4-1 either DC Sports or Vibrant performance headers.
So what do you guys suggest based on prior experience or knowledge?
Thanks input is greatly appreciated.
I am planning an All-Motor build and was pretty keen on 4-1 either DC Sports or Vibrant performance headers.
So what do you guys suggest based on prior experience or knowledge?
Thanks input is greatly appreciated.
#16
the dc "jdm" 4-1 has been around forever. it would have been a good choice in 2002 if you on a budget and couldn't afford a toda or a hytech.
today, there is a knockoff of the hytech for the same amount of $$ as a dc. since you don't care about emissions and would run a test pipe anyways, why not go for the header that will give you the most gains?
today, there is a knockoff of the hytech for the same amount of $$ as a dc. since you don't care about emissions and would run a test pipe anyways, why not go for the header that will give you the most gains?
#18
i have a buddy who picked up a real hytech for his stock gsr (racecar). it's beautiful. i've seen a replica/knockoff which very good for the money.
your right, some replicas are junk, like the $149 knockoffs of the oem j-spec 98R 4-1 headers..
your right, some replicas are junk, like the $149 knockoffs of the oem j-spec 98R 4-1 headers..
#23
if your want a cheap header, there's a guy on TCC selling a b-series DC 4-2-1 ceramic header for $150.....
http://www.torontocivics.com/tccv5fo...ct/13173/cat/8
http://www.torontocivics.com/tccv5fo...ct/13173/cat/8
#25
81.5mm wiseco (11.7/1 c.r), eagles, crank gridle, b.crower 2's, b.crower vt, 3" aem hybrid, 2.5" metal core cat, 24" muffler, 18" resonator, 2.5" catback, stock head, 4-2-1 j spec. 198.8whp, 143 wtq. as for the people that say peak numbers don't mean ----, ur talking to the wrong person. i'm using a p30/68mm combo for logical reasons. longer runners +small plenum cross section = quick cylinder filling. contrary to popular belief, a larger plenum usually hurts average power, as opposed to helping it. if an im shifts power 700rpm later yet only nets 3-4whp more, the motor is producing power slower. my motor peaks at 7400rpm (both whp & wtq) and still makes 185whp & 1115wtq at 8500rpm. with the same set up, but bc3+'s, it made 192whp & 140wtq. the bc3+ beat the b.crowers down low. as much as 12whp & 15wtq (b.crowers make more power from 6500-8500). the car feels quicker with the bc3's bcuz of the flatter tq curve b4 vtec engagement. pulling power doesn't drop below 125wtq until 7700rpm (holds 135wtq from 5300-7500). i'll see if Zman can post the bc3+ graph.
Last edited by nightstick; 07-26-2008 at 04:17 PM.
#26
peak power is nice, but after seeing Producing broad usable power is the answer, not peak numbers. in your sig over the past few years, it made me think and i realized i had to reconsider my eventual motor rebuild since i'd like to keep my car primarily a streetcar and would like to see more gains under 8k rpm more than above.
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