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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 08:49 AM
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what would be a good place to buy headers from for a 94 civic?
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 08:58 AM
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Cheap, EBay. Expensive, any add you see posted up.
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 09:47 AM
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Header. Singular. You only have one.

That said, unless it just want it for looks, save your money. It will not increase your performance at all.
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Old Jul 31, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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You should read this before you decide.......https://honda-tech.com/forums/showth...ighlight=4-2-1
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 04:41 AM
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Notaracist. So you're saying it adds no hp or torque???
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 04:44 AM
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And would it help other things like mpg???
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 04:48 AM
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What's your set-up looking like? If you are going to say 94 civic with intake and exhaust, these will simply add some shine to your engine bay. I can't speak to the mpg but I would imagine it won't change much if at all...
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 04:56 AM
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Notaracist. So you're saying it adds no hp or torque???
Correct. That what I'm saying as well. Next to nothing. YOu won't even feel it. Anyone that says they do, is just lying to themselves. Whatever you've read, you've been lied to. If you add a header and an intake you can benefit by slightly better MPG by way of a better breathing engine.
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 05:30 AM
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Correct. That what I'm saying as well. Next to nothing. YOu won't even feel it. Anyone that says they do, is just lying to themselves. Whatever you've read, you've been lied to. If you add a header and an intake you can benefit by slightly better MPG by way of a better breathing engine.
^^ Agreed.. Many people assume that by hearing more engine, they're actually going faster.. :sigh:
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Here, since you insist on buying headerz

May as well buy something of quality. .

http://sms-products.com/Headers.html
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 05:51 AM
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And also read grumble's sig
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 05:52 AM
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^^ Agreed.. Many people assume that by hearing more engine, they're actually going faster.. :sigh:
Ahhh but sometimes that's the prerogative.... To hear more engine.

People like to mimic what they like (race car), it's the finest form of flattery sometimes.
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 05:54 AM
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Adding just the header won't net you anything.

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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 06:46 AM
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Yes I have 94 civic d16. Ok so no point?? What about exhaust??
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 07:01 AM
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Ahhh but sometimes that's the prerogative.... To hear more engine.

People like to mimic what they like (race car), it's the finest form of flattery sometimes.
Touchè, but the general consensus would state that by simply adding a header to a stock D16, the only thing someone would gain aside from noise increase is a slight weight reduction lol.. I guess some people just like to waste money
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 07:02 AM
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Yes I have 94 civic d16. Ok so no point?? What about exhaust??
I'm pretty sure at one point or another we all started with an I/H/E setup and than it escalated from there.. Having gone from that to fully built turbo, I just wish I knew then what I know now.. My investments would have been significantly different..!
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 07:27 AM
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What about exhaust??
Since you insist on getting an exhaust system

May as well get a quality unit

http://store.kteller.com/kteller/b-11762.aspx

Oh yeah, and read grumble's sig...
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 07:36 AM
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Mine is completely stock. I want to get to the fully built turbo, but how my account set up..... Lol but I wanna start somewhere ya know? So where should I?
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 08:12 AM
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Mine is completely stock. I want to get to the fully built turbo, but how my account set up..... Lol but I wanna start somewhere ya know? So where should I?
First I'd piece together a quality turbo kit over time.. I'd start by reading, don't rush into anything, read, don't buy cheap parts, read, and utilize what you've learned to reach your goal.. And read some more..

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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by efrem4rmcc
Yes I have 94 civic d16. Ok so no point?? What about exhaust??
Stay on topic, you were saying something about the header?
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Old Aug 1, 2014 | 09:46 AM
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Mine is completely stock. I want to get to the fully built turbo, but how my account set up..... Lol but I wanna start somewhere ya know? So where should I?
I see. A Fast n Furious wannabee. There is a ton of reading you need to do before you even start THINKING about trying to go turbo.
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 07:11 AM
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No really a wanna be just want something fast and fun to drive
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Old Aug 3, 2014 | 07:20 AM
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Do any of that reading yet?
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 01:08 PM
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ummm yea sorta, someone recommend i read some book "maximum boost" by corky bell. Have you heard of it?
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Old Aug 4, 2014 | 01:12 PM
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Corky Bell!!!!
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