i got a B7, and does getting headers affect gas mileage? im getting 35 mpg constinitally with some gas flooring at times . so far, i checked ebay and its about 85 bucks shipped , and this place sells a obx one for 180. i might go for the 180 one. and will the acceleration be alot more different or not worth it? THANKS

 

Honestly? I didn't feel **** when I added a header.

Sorry

 

yea i have done i/h/e now and the only mod that i felt anything from was my aem v2 intake

i have greddy evo exhaust and greddy header

 

i'm sure you'll feel a difference, but not to the point where you'll be all, "WHOA " ESPECIALLY if you have a stock intake and exhuast. It's always better to get all three (I/H/E), but even then you won't feel a BIG difference. They're just typical bolt-ons. And as such they are engineered to improve the "bigger picture" of your engine's performance as a whole- not individually.

 

well.. actually i just got my paycheck and have 500 to spend... i cant afford a motor swap anytime soon and im thinking of something to make it faster.

so far i have:
AEM short ram intake
Exhaust
ground wire kit
8mm fancy rice plug wires
super weight reduction , w/o ps and a/c
16.8 1/4 at the track, i think i was going about 90 mph, lost recipt tho


500 bucks.. any ideas? thanks a bunch

 

sell all that usless junk and go B00ST!!

 

naw.. no boost.. N/A is best! i blew a B7 before with turbo cause its so damn addictive to put more psi.... and gas mileage stinks too

 

Buy a more aggresive cam... Choose something that will fit your needs. Such as daily driving... Thats the only way I see you making some real power with 500 all motor.

 

Save that 500 for a motor swap. Pick up like a B18B or B20 and start from there. Thats what im doing, and my **** runs 18 flats at 75mph with a d15b8 a free short ram and muffler!!!!!!! Not worth the money to build a single all motor. If ya really just want to spend money on your car right now spend it on rims or tires or a new hood or suspension or interior. Well thats my 2 cents...

 

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Better yet... cam i/h/e.... You should see some decent gains with that.

 

possibly a mini-me? how much would that run with everything? i want to stay away from DOHC VTEC for now because of gas prices... i dont want to pump premium, im on a budget since im going to school and want some decent power

 

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on my b7 i had an intake and exhaust and compared to my friends e30 325 he was a little quicker than me but i picked up a header and it seems that i keep up alot easier with him

 

Another possibility would be a z6 or y8 swap.

 

a quick little bit of power can come from a y8 or z6 tranny. im thinkin about pickin one up and doing a mini-me instead of buyin a jdm d15b. then saving up for a serious swap... or new car.