Hi Guys,
i've just got in a Buddy Club race spec header, it looks very similar to the smsp/hytech headers i've seen on these boards

my trouble is im trying to fit to a jdm itr

the decat that comes with the header is in 3 sections but even with the center section removed it still looks like its gonna be too long,
i know usdm itr's come with a longer cat, so before i take off my old header, fit the new & then have to go looking for a welder......is there a quick fix?

 

right i'm gonna cut up an adjustable decat that i have to make it fit i'll post ''after'' pics for anyone interested

 

I could be wrong but I thought the Race Headers eliminated the cat.?.

 

no, there is a decat supplied, besides the header ends in 2 hole donut end while the end of my spec 3 has 3 hole triangle type end, but thanks

 

ok, its on, i had to chop some of the fan housing to get it on but it seems to be touching the gearbox now



you can see what i mean about the decat

any suggestions greatly appreciated


Modified by LUCKY CHARMS at 8:17 PM 2/11/2008

 

ok i got it on with the aid of the smallest decat ever, i took it for a spin......
......omfg she's a different animal

 

Damn, I'm not sure how you got it too fit, I always thought yo had to modify the ITR Specific Tranny brace.

 

now that you've said that to me i might try to pick up the skinny brace from a B16 if that'll fit, i did have to leave off the spring nearest the box to make it fit, do you have any info on modifying the itr brace??

 

damn, that is a super-small decat, what exhaust is it you've got on there now?

 

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You can run without it, I do.

&lt;SMSP owner.

SMSP FTMFW!!!

 

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exhaust is jdm buddy club spec 3

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You can run without it, I do.

&lt;SMSP owner.

SMSP FTMFW!!!</TD></TR></TABLE>

running without the brace???

tanx for replies

 

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exhaust is jdm buddy club spec 3

running without the brace???

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it's fine to run without the brace, a lot of people do.

I thought it was gonna be some taiwanese exhaust, surprised it doesn't all fit when they're both buddyclub

 

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it's fine to run without the brace, a lot of people do.

I thought it was gonna be some taiwanese exhaust, surprised it doesn't all fit when they're both buddyclub
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lol, yeah that would be too much to ask for, i think the header & decat would probably match up to eudm/usdm spec zorst
i will look into removing the brace but have to say i'm impressed with the header regardless of the fitting headaches

 

Horrible pic, but once the oil pan goes back on, thats how it stays.

 

one pic is worth a thousand words, i would have some concerns about the flywheel being exposed given the poor condition of our roads
is your car a D/D or predominantly for track use?

 

it's probably a good idea to cover up the flywheel - using the GS-R cover/B16A cover along with the 2 piece brace is what some others have done.

The ITR brace was designed to help reduce vibration in the drivetrain or so I have heard/read in some official literature. I'm sure it does work as Honda intended, but removing it is not something that is perceptible from the driver's perspective.

Shame that most aftermarket companies didn't take this into account with the exception of some SMSP/Hytech/DTR custom made to order units out there.

 

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think i know where to find one, tanx for the help lads