i want to buy a dc sports header for my ek. i have an apexi ws2 catback. i'm gonna do a mini me swap with a d16y8 head, so i was gonna get a header for a 00 civic ex. then would i have to get a catalytic converter? maybe like a high flow cat? would it be a direct bolt on?
and whats the difference between stainless steel and ceramic headers? like, what advantages/disadvantages do they have? same with 4-1 and 4-2-1, and one piece and two piece. sorry for so many questions, it'd be nice if i could have them all answered tho.

 

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I can only give feedback on this combo

I have DC Sports stainless header and a WS2 Apexi catback. You will need the cat to complete this system. You could go high flow or just find a used cat from someone.

I choose the stainless header because i have had issues with ceramic headers staining and looking dirty after awhile.

The exhaust is really quiet on my car. it could pass for stock. i would say at best this combo is worth maybe 5 HP.

 

no expert here. 4-2-1 is for low to mid range power. 4-1 is for high rpm power. 2 piece vs. 1 piece is all looks and being able to easily install. you can install a 2 piece without a lift. i would think a ceramic coated header would provide better heat insulation, but i dont know for sure. polished stainless headers are hard to keep looking good.

 

Ceramic will keep underhood temps down, stainless will look better. 4-1 is for top end, 4-2-1 is for mid range. You don't have to change your stock cat.

Will it make a difference at all? No.

 

since when can you not change a one peice header with out a lift?

 

I was talking to a couple of places for my EK because i wanted to get headers and no one makes headers for DX, CX, LX models due to the cat being right in front of the motor. So when I get my header/exhaust combo, I have to get 96-00 EX/SI so i can use aftermarket headers and move the Cat underneath the car, also i have to extend the O2 sensors as well.

 

The "C" in "DC" stands fro crack, which they will. I don't know what the "D" stands for.

I had some.

 

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ok thats cool but please remember to only buy one header since ur car only has one. k.

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let me guess you bought it off ebay and it said "DC SPORTS STYLE HEADER" I have never had a problem with dc sports. im sure with there parts being of good quality for a good price alot of people are happy with there parts.

 

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let me guess you bought it off ebay and it said "DC SPORTS STYLE HEADER" I have never had a problem with dc sports. im sure with there parts being of good quality for a good price alot of people are happy with there parts.
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LOL

 

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i had a DC header on my EX. i gave the car to my little sister and its probably been 3-4 yrs and it still runs fine.

 

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True that. I had a DC on my car and the welds started to crack after a year.

 

yea i got the ceramic headers and they are 4,1. i get good acceleration in my EG hatch. idk but if i were you i would stick with ceramic because it lowers the temp for under the hood and yea you get better top speeeeeeeed out of it...

 

HEY... yea i i just got new headers and etc and i have the o2 senser on my header to seel up the whole but its not connected and how do i extend the wiring for my o2 senser? where did you buy your o2 senser? send back ASAP. thanks

 

the fastest way to extend wiring: Cut add desired length of wire and connect to the other end via connectors or heat shrink tubing. Preferably add wire the same color(s) so just in case someone messes with it later on...they know wtf is going on.

Or you can pay a shop a couple hundred to do it and well they're probably gonna do it with the tubing...

 

so if i get a 00 civic ex header, and i have a 00 civic cx hatchback exhaust system, and i get a aftermarket catalytic converter, it won't be a direct bolt on?

 

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you will need to get an hx/ex cat, or test pipe if you dont care, or for random technology cat but cost quite a bit but will pass emissions

 

ex cat and you will have to cut the b pipe on your car because it is too long....

 

yea thanks alot... yea i got the wiring and everything... hey but yea when i get the o2 senser just cut it to a certain length right? then can i solder the 2 wires together and etc. and i still have the back part of the 02 senser that connects to the wires and etc then just sauder that part to that wire huH? can i just use electical tape between the soldering??? will that help or is it best to use shrink wrap and etc? hit me bacK asap k? thanks alot for the advice