I have a 97 integra ls and for the most part its completely stock. For my first mod, i have decided to get a header, but am having a bit of trouble deciding on what i should get and where i should get it. What I do know is that i want a one piece, 4-2-1 header in stainless steal. Right now its between comptech and DC. Any suggestions on which route i should take? and where is the best place to get a good deal? Thanks for the help.

 

I would go with comptech. I have a DC and it doesn't fit right.

 

Comptech is nice.

 

yeah and pricey i have the dc 4-1 and it fits just fine.

but i would get the jdm itr 4-1 with the 2.5 in. collector. imho

 

would you happen to know how much a jdm itr 4-1 would cost and where i could purchase one. And what exactly are the advantages of this header over, say, a comptech 4-2-1?

 

i have a comptech header and it's a quality piece. chose it over the 4-1 because of the mid-range gain it provides for daily street driving, coupled with the ls's natural midrange torque, it's pretty good from 3.5k to 5k for me

 

hytech header...
or get a DC 4-2-1...

 

I have a Greddy header, its cheeper than the others listed and i think is a very quality header. mines a 1 piece 4-2-1

 

what bout the JDM ITR header thats the one i have been looking at gettin but is it legal im sure not but just thought i would ask

 

i wouldnt make a header your first mod. Go with a CAI, the gains are much better for the money especially.

 

Have you seen this thread lately. For good prices check my sign.

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=304827




[Modified by Dr. RAB01GSR, 6:14 PM 10/12/2002]

 

first mod would be an Alarm. then comptech headers or save for SMSP headers.

 

get the comptech. It is totally worth the money, especially for your car. You would benefit more by gaining more low and mid end power.

 

Why would you want more low end power? You dont race your car in the low rpms so why get a header that makes power down there.. id say go with jdm 4into1 of dc jdm 4into1. either header will give you great mid and upper hp and torque..

 

What if he wants to autoX and not drag race.

Autox talent
drag racing no talent

 

itr 4-1

 

so are you saying low end horsepower is not beneficial and should not be taken into account??

He would benefit more from a 4-2-1. If you know the power curve, you'll know what I'm talking about.