I have a Replica Hytech Header and the collector flange that bolts up to the rest of the exhaust hangs too low. It looks like the design of the header that it just points down.

Does anyone else have this issue?

 

show us the pics, so we see what you talking about

 

hytech reps are known to hang low. also where did you get the header?

 

92 integra vtec....do u have a B17 by any chance? If u do and u ordered the header for a b18 then that's y. The b16,17 has a shorter oil pan the b18 so it sits too low. likewise a b16,17 header won't clear a b18 oilpan

 

pics will help

 

I have a LS/VTEC with the B-series replica hytech small tube header that was bought from pipi-outlet on ebay. The flange itself just sit WAY too low because the bottom section is on too much of an angle pointing down.

Here are some pictures. Does anyone else have this issue?

 

i have the same exact issue, i guess thats why its a replica. to make matters worse, im running a 3 inch exhaust

 

funny thing is the add says "best ground clearance."

 

ouch, that hurts....I just ordered a kiddracing header.....I hope I don't have the same issues...

 

I would take it to an exhaust shop right now and have them modify it.

 

I ordered and am running the RMF narrow style header and it has really good ground clearance. I absolutely love the header.

 

Can you take pictures of your clearance and how low it is like I did with mine so I can see a few different angles?

I don't mind that header sit low, the flange is what bothers me. And the only way to fix that would be to cut it at the single pipe and weld it straighter, but I don't want to do it.

 

Take the header out and put it in a vise, heat up the pipe as far forward as u can, while its cherry take a pry bar and stick it in the outlet and bend it upward.

Id fix that quick your gonna be hurtin if that flange catches somethin.


Oh and stay away from ebay crap unless its and name brand

 

So you bought a cheap Chinese knockoff and it doesn't fit perfectly like the real header?

 

Damn, That's low, no need to rub it in on the kid.

 

I sure did. And I will keep buying them.

 

I don't care if you do, just don't complain that a POS fits like a POS.

 

Well there's your problem right there.

 

I'm just wanting to know if any others had this problem or not. Trying to find out if it is a defect/flaw if so, I'll just buy another one..

I'm thinking about the RMF one. But whats to say the real ones are any different?

 

Because I have an authentic Hytech header and can tell you firsthand that the fitment is spot-on perfect. You definitely get what you pay for, and quality with proper R&D is rarely cheap.

 

sorry to bump this thread but i got the same exact problem with this header.
OP, were you able to find a solution? i really dont wanna raise my car up

 

any1???

 

Raise your car, or buy a real header. Those are your options.

 

i just installed this header (93 DB1), i cut off my cat to get it to fit to find out the flange sits literally 1cm off the ground... i couldn't get my rad support back on either... just by having someone sit in the car it touches the ground.. the flange scrapped hard just moving it out of the garage.. i don't know if i want to sacrifice this ground clearance for the power gain... god damn the header looks sweet though