I'm about to go buy a Comptech SS 4-2-1 header for $100 in excellent condition. It's such a good deal I couldn't pass it up. My question is, will I notice any difference from my DC
4-1 header? I know 4-2-1's give you more low end, which is what I want anyway, but I don't want to sacrifice it too bad up top. I figure for $100 I can resell it for double or triple the $ if I don't want it, they sell new for $560. Also, it's wrapped in DEI header wrap, which is cool.

Everyone says DC sucks and I don't want to spend $900 on an RMF or hytech header, so I figured Comptech would be a good compromise. I've got an N/A LS/vtec with CTR head and internals and the usual bolt-on's. He's also going to sell me an AEM GSR CAI with bypass valve for an extra $50, so I should be able to sell that for $150 and get the header for free!

 

Kinda funny, you answered your own question here .. lol
Less money for more product gets my everytime, and the low end will help you hit vtec quicker so its all good, the high end doesn't need much due to the fact you already have vtec ..

get the comptech imo

 

MO MONEY MO MONEY lol

 

If I can get into vtec quicker, then it's definately worth it. I just picked it up, so hopefully I'll have it on this weekend. It was a sick deal, $150 for a fully wrapped comptech header and AEM CAI with bypass valve. They're both in excellent shape. I can only go up to 8k with the ls bottom end anyway, so I probably won't miss any usable hp.

 

get your ECU chipped and tuned, and they can set the VTEC to kik in whenever you want

 

I've got it chipped with Skunk2, but I'm going to get hondata in a couple months. I want to upgrade my fuel and ignition systems before I do that. I heard it wasn't a good idea to st vtec lower than 5500 rpm.

 

yeah i heard that too but i didnt know where your was set at.

 

 

^^hey where did you get that happy face from? lol

 

Sorry, my setup:

CTR Head complete with cams, valves, springs, intake, etc
B18a1 block
CTR Pistons
AEM SRI (Soon to be AEM CAI)
AEM Fuel rail
AEM cam gears
DC Sports 4-1 (Now Comptech 4-2-1)
Apexi WSII
Chipped w/ Skunk2
ARP Rod and Head bolts

My next move is MSD ignition system and FPR, gauge, and RC 310cc injectors.

 

I have the comptech header on my 01 gsr and I love it. Good call and awesome deal. I payed 380 for mine, used.

 

comptech all the way

 

Save some money here. Don't get the MSD ignition system or the FPR, and gauge. No need.
Get a programable ECU, Hondata, Crome, eCTune.
Sell your old header and SRI and get a tune.

Good luck with your build. Have any dyno's to post up?

 

Thanks for the advice. No numbers yet, but I hope to have it tuned on Hondata s100 in the next month or so. I'm looking to put down between 190 and 200whp. As soon as I get the dyno charts, I'll post them up.

 

 

good choice