j0ltz

Can you install headers on a d16y7 automatic tranny civic, if yes could someone tell me what kind headers will fit my 96 Honda Civic LX.

smithenhiven

yes you can.

I'm pretty sure any Header made for a D series motor will work. But since your civic most likely has the D16Y7, with the stock catalytic converter built into the exhaust manifold, you'll have to cut a piece out of your exhaust after the header to fit in a cat.
Somebody correct me if that's wrong.

hondaciv3

i would look around for one, there are a few companies that make one for that car, and the difference between the header for your car and another d-series is that your header has 2 O2 sensors in it. I know for a fact that Ractive makes one for about $180 that will bolt right in, but it does remove your cat, so if you live in cali you will have to get a new cat

dantastic

btw, if you're looking for any real performance gains, you wont find one in a header. the only place you'll feel the 3-5hp gain is in ur wallet

Todd00

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Headers do great things to D-series motors, but on an automatic...well...

menkio

actualy, he will notice a hudge(5-8hp) gain on his lx. The lx/dx header has the built in cat, also the dx/lx header is so tiny. I would also make sure to get a header with a seconday o2 sensor cuase you WILL need it. Simple extend your lower o2 sensor. STAY AWAY from 2 part ebay headers... they always leak, the manifold bolts are weak, and the flanges won't keep consistant. 4-1's you won't have this problem.

If you need any help installing it, make anther thread/msg me and i can walk you threw it. Should only take an hour or so if you've never done it before.


ps. I also forgot to mention a catback exhaust is pretty critcal. Not just a muffle. Your expanding and speeding the airflow from the exhaust ports, which need to flow without restriction to a certain degree. A 60mm catback would be great. You can get one off ebay for around 250-270 shipped. Also a very easy install as long as you take your time.