I have two questions about GSR headers:

1st question: I heard the ceramic coated finishings on headers cause it to chip over a period of time. Stainless Steal however is more expensive (obviously) and would not chip. If i covered my headers in head wrap/tape, would the ceramic coat still chip? Or will it work just as fine? Or should I just pull more bucks out of my pocket for the stainless steel?

2nd question: Which would be better for a GSR? 4-1 headers or 4-2-1 headers. Thanks much

 

It's 1 header. 4-1 is for high end and 4-2-1 is for more low to midrange. It all depends on what you want.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by krn.racer &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I have two questions about GSR headers:

1st question: I heard the ceramic coated finishings on headers cause it to chip over a period of time. Stainless Steal however is more expensive (obviously) and would not chip. If i covered my headers in head wrap/tape, would the ceramic coat still chip? Or will it work just as fine? Or should I just pull more bucks out of my pocket for the stainless steel?

2nd question: Which would be better for a GSR? 4-1 headers or 4-2-1 headers. Thanks much</TD></TR></TABLE>


ceramic actually causes the header to crack over time.. and wrap tape will do the same thing to your headers.. i remember seeing it in a thread once, correct me if im wrong.

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oh, and 4-2-1 header is a tad big longer too, so if your lowered alot, you might have to be careful of speedbump's or any dip's.. cuz you can crack the header, or bend it.. or somethin bad

 

usually 4-1s have less ground clearance than 4-2-1s

 

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i have been told the opposite. The 4-1 header sits closer to the ground, which is bad, cuz it will usually be the first part to scrape the ground if you get close enough. You should spend the extra money get the blingin stainless steal, just cuz i want one, and dont have one. so that means you should. get a Vibrant header, or the DC JDM 4-1 header (2.5in collector vs 2.25in collector)

 

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i have been told the opposite. The 4-1 header sits closer to the ground, which is bad, cuz it will usually be the first part to scrape the ground if you get close enough. You should spend the extra money get the blingin stainless steal, just cuz i want one, and dont have one. so that means you should. get a Vibrant header, or the DC JDM 4-1 header (2.5in collector vs 2.25in collector)</TD></TR></TABLE>


yeah, thanx bro, i knew that applied to one of those header setup's, just didnt know which one..

 

Or get a quality header like Comptech, Toda, Hytech, etc.

 

about the 2nd question, i would prefer 4-1 cause you gain high end touque. but you will sacrefice low end torque but most of the time when you are racing, who needs low end torque right? it might affect your launch a little bit though