Technical Specs and Pics of the New Mugen K-Series Header
12-07-2004, 08:49 AM
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Technical Specs and Pics of the New Mugen K-Series Header
Finally had the chance to get some hands-on technical specs on the new Mugen header. Here goes:
Primaries
ID = 1.65" , 42.13mm
OD = 1.75", 44.44mm
Length = 15.5"
First Merge Diameter = 1.89", 48.0mm
Secondary Length = 13.0"
Collector
ID = 2.26", 57.44mm
OD = 2.56" , 65.13mm
Cat Converter
ID = 2.00" = 51.01mm
Length = 14.5" flange-to-flange
Ship weight = 29lbs
System weight = 21lbs (includes cat and hardware)
Primaries
ID = 1.65" , 42.13mm
OD = 1.75", 44.44mm
Length = 15.5"
First Merge Diameter = 1.89", 48.0mm
Secondary Length = 13.0"
Collector
ID = 2.26", 57.44mm
OD = 2.56" , 65.13mm
Cat Converter
ID = 2.00" = 51.01mm
Length = 14.5" flange-to-flange
Ship weight = 29lbs
System weight = 21lbs (includes cat and hardware)
12-07-2004, 10:08 AM
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Re: Technical Specs and Pics of the New Mugen K-Series Header (Ep3 No.2)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Ep3 No.2 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">when u say k-series, im assuming its for the rsx type s or itr ?</TD></TR></TABLE>
Correct.
Correct.
12-07-2004, 10:36 AM
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Re: Technical Specs and Pics of the New Mugen K-Series Header (kseriesDC5)
man those look top quality rite there. its probably gonna cost close to 1g knowing mugen. hahahaha.
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12-07-2004, 12:43 PM
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Re: (k20z1)
<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by k20z1 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">they said it was 2k.
Ausmith how much whp are we going to get from it? </TD></TR></TABLE>
We probably won't make it to the dyno until early next year. Based on the technical details we anticipate 15whp peak, and more importantly very impressive gains throughout the mid-range. Lots of area under the curve.
The cat is very trick - best piece we've seen thus far.
Ausmith how much whp are we going to get from it? </TD></TR></TABLE>
We probably won't make it to the dyno until early next year. Based on the technical details we anticipate 15whp peak, and more importantly very impressive gains throughout the mid-range. Lots of area under the curve.
The cat is very trick - best piece we've seen thus far.
12-07-2004, 01:32 PM
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Is that technically still a catalytic converter? Or more of a "test pipe"? Just curious.
Nice piece, just too pricey (especially since we've already seen good gains from the DC/Jackson/other race headers).
Nice piece, just too pricey (especially since we've already seen good gains from the DC/Jackson/other race headers).
12-07-2004, 06:21 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Recluse03 »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">a header for the price of a quality turbo set up, definately worth it.......... yeah right, mugen sucks</TD></TR></TABLE>
LOL i agree.
LOL i agree.
12-09-2004, 01:34 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by S-fiend »</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If mugen would just sell their product for half the cost everyone would buy it... but thats prob. why they don't. Greedy bastards 
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I'm just going to jump in with something Not many people are realizing..
The above setup includes a Cat from Mugen, a Metal Core Cat. Metal Core cats like those used on manufacturer cars (OEM units) are not cheap, a Typical Metal Core cat from Honda or Acura for an Integra, Civic, RSX, etc goes for anywhere between 700-1200 and up.
There are 2 types of Cats you can use, Metal Core and Ceramic core.
Ceramic Core are usually what you find when you buy an aftermarket cat (Car Sound, Magnaflow, Comptech, Random Tech, Catco etc.) They do their job but are not as resilient and typically only last a few years (I've seen people burn Ceramic cats out in only a year, if their car wasn't up to par) The Ceramic core is also susceptible to breakage. These reasons are why you can find a Ceramic Core Universal cat for $50-150.
A Metal Core Cat will last 7 or 8 times longer than a Ceramic core cat due to the core being metal, but producing a metal core cat costs alot more which brings the Cats price up. Most Metal Core Universal Cats like EMCat, go for upwards of $700-800.
For most the choice is a Ceramic Core cat (For replacement use) due to the cheaper price but to a manufacturer a Metal Core Cat is a much better option as it will last alot longer and keep doing its job while a Ceramic core cat would have to be replaced 4 or 5 times in the life of 1 metal core cat. In the long run it is cheaper to go with the Metal Core cat that will last you close to a decade if not more.
So figure that you pay $2000 for this setup but if you figure what a Metal Core cat goes for the header is only half of this price tag. Also the quality put into Mugen products is very high, and the power made isn't bad for what you pay.
Also FI and NA are 2 seperate beasts, FI Is always cheaper money wise to make power but its not always the fastest or most reliable way.
</TD></TR></TABLE>I'm just going to jump in with something Not many people are realizing..
The above setup includes a Cat from Mugen, a Metal Core Cat. Metal Core cats like those used on manufacturer cars (OEM units) are not cheap, a Typical Metal Core cat from Honda or Acura for an Integra, Civic, RSX, etc goes for anywhere between 700-1200 and up.
There are 2 types of Cats you can use, Metal Core and Ceramic core.
Ceramic Core are usually what you find when you buy an aftermarket cat (Car Sound, Magnaflow, Comptech, Random Tech, Catco etc.) They do their job but are not as resilient and typically only last a few years (I've seen people burn Ceramic cats out in only a year, if their car wasn't up to par) The Ceramic core is also susceptible to breakage. These reasons are why you can find a Ceramic Core Universal cat for $50-150.
A Metal Core Cat will last 7 or 8 times longer than a Ceramic core cat due to the core being metal, but producing a metal core cat costs alot more which brings the Cats price up. Most Metal Core Universal Cats like EMCat, go for upwards of $700-800.
For most the choice is a Ceramic Core cat (For replacement use) due to the cheaper price but to a manufacturer a Metal Core Cat is a much better option as it will last alot longer and keep doing its job while a Ceramic core cat would have to be replaced 4 or 5 times in the life of 1 metal core cat. In the long run it is cheaper to go with the Metal Core cat that will last you close to a decade if not more.
So figure that you pay $2000 for this setup but if you figure what a Metal Core cat goes for the header is only half of this price tag. Also the quality put into Mugen products is very high, and the power made isn't bad for what you pay.
Also FI and NA are 2 seperate beasts, FI Is always cheaper money wise to make power but its not always the fastest or most reliable way.
