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Old Oct 7, 2008 | 11:28 PM
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is there a difference between ebay headers vs name branded ones?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors....m245
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:38 AM
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ebay = leaking gaskets
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 03:41 AM
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for a d series motor... no either way u r not seeing any gains...
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 05:30 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 00b20vtecoupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">for a d series motor... no either way u r not seeing any gains... </TD></TR></TABLE>

Pretty much yeah.

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by FRKWOO &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">is there a difference between ebay headers vs name branded ones?


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors....m245</TD></TR></TABLE>

Quality is your main concern. I wouldn't go with a no name because you're just taking a chance.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 08:04 AM
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yes theres a different and yes youll feel a difference...

dc headers are way overpriced, ebays garbage, try finding something like a hedman chikara, theyre decently priced
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:09 PM
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i ask because i need a new downpipe my stock ones half bented in and instead of replacing it i thought i would spend a few more bucks and jus get the headers.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:14 PM
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i just put a megan racing header on my y8 and actually felt a half decent mid level power gain. I wouldn't have bought a header, much less a megan racing header, otherwise but i got it off a totaled civic @ a junkyard for 80 dollars and it was like new. I was surprised to feel any gains. but it was worth the small price imho
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 02:24 PM
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You can rish getting it off ebay and it may or may not fit right...and it could easily crack or leak. DC is a little overpriced too. Headman, Chikara are prolly you most budget and quality friendly headers. As for the difference. You can bolt up a d-series as much as you want and it will only leave you wanting more.

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I want turbo.
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 03:46 PM
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^^^ whats the list for?
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Old Oct 8, 2008 | 04:23 PM
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I just asked the question last week:

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=2400012
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