tnewhallSi

Ok, so I have a fairly stock 00 Si, just an Exedy Clutch and Fidanza flywheel for now. I'm looking for a little more power, I'll be pickin up a J's Racing (or passwordjdm knockoff CF intake). But I'm still debating on what kind of header to get. The $400 range of headers are a little expensive for me right now, I wouldn't mind getting a nice one someday, but I don't have the money now.

So.. I was wondering what these generic B series type ebay headers are like? For 75 bucks I can pick up a header for my car. I know it wouldn't be the best power, but my main concern is if it will even fit properly? I hear the biggest problem with these type of headers is the fitment, is this true? Would it even be worth getting for a cheap 75 bucks just to have a header to slam on for a while?

And yes, I know ebay is crap, I know I'm a ricer if I buy from them, and I know I shouldn't think about buying knock-off parts.

ZipTieGUy

i got my brand new dc sports for 200 off some dude

tnewhallSi

I'd hit that up too if I could get the same hookup.

ArthurBrazil

just rememebr you get what ya pay for.

bmoua

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yep...true true...just ask for some opinions before you buy anything...haha..

tnewhallSi

Yeah, I'm just tryin to find out if it even fits or not.. like if anyone has actually sucessfully installed one without modification or whatnot.

teknoracing

Honestly save your money. Check out the market place, ebay for quality parts, etc.

crxnj

Check out megan racing if you want cheap good headers..Theres alot on ebay and here in the sponsor forum..

nello a.

save your money

tnewhallSi

So the 70 dollar ebay header wont even fit or what? I've seen a lot of people with the Megan racing header also, where can I find those cheap?

crxnj

https://honda-tech.com/zero...age=1

Back in the day you could get megan racing headers on ebay for like $30..But now you can get them for under $100..

GarageAlchemist

you def get what you pay for, 50$ for a header is such an awesome deal. 10+ hp for 50 bucks shipped is the win.

I dynoed my ebay header on my ef and my friends an-r and it was a 2hp diffrence. lol.. shrug..

i'm all set with paying $600 more for 2 hp..

by the way the an-r made 2 more hp than the ebay header

PhoebeusFenix

In my opinion, I would find a good itr header and call it a day.

mrbigg9032

I bought a ebay header for $75 4 years ago on ebay and the thing has been perfect even since. The thing fit perfect and it never cracked or anything. Yo its you car do what u want....

dewoine

its pros and cons on the ebay header..some have good luck some dont . i got the good luck becuase i used mine for a year and a half with no problems. now im boosted and there just sitting in the closet

AutoXer

You're probably going to loose power with a cheap header. They're already pretty well optimized from the factory, so it takes alot to get gains from one. But if you just want to buy one to say you've got one, an eBay one would be fine.

OogalyDoogaly

Save your money and go boost!

NesaiTuner

I got an ebay header...it fit just fine. I haven't heard anyone complain about them either...You have to redo your piping as you would with any other header but that's about it...

StreetRacinThug

Well listen up, I recently was going through the same dilema and I finally decided to buy it and I am happy. Hasnt cracked at all and fitment was PERFECT! They turn king of goldish/yellowish from heat.

tnewhallSi

Thanks for all the input guys, I think I'm gonna try to get my hands on a cheap Megan Racing header.

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This is gonna be the first time I've swapped my own header, what piping am I going to have to re-do?

Bense

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bullshit.

companies like mugen spend their money on designing them. Welders in america copy them and sell it for a 1/4th of the price.

Take it from a TIG WELDER. I have looked at my friends 80 dollar stainless header and it was immaculate!

I usually go for the 2piece ones. Mainly because it's a pain in the *** to remove the 1 piece ones.

JamesV

i bought a generic ebay header.. i felt gains when i gased it just like putting that wannabe jdm whale ***** intake..

gain was good.. but the bad thing was it gets hot faster.. i dont know if its because i got the chrome kind or what but whatever.. sold it for hella cheap and put the stock d series header back on

743power

biggest problem i have seen with the ebay headers is horrid ground clearance.

tnewhallSi

Is it gonna bolt right up? or will i need to change some exhaust piping or cat converter stuff?

beav

man screw ebay headers, and dont think that DC **** is all '"BRAND NAMEEE" screw that too its the same ****, just 8 times the dough. you want something worth the money, get an oem 01 ITR header. proven gain. and it wont cost you as much as some brand named crap thatll end up cracking on you a year down the road.