Well, I finally installed this header I've had sitting in the garage for a month.
The results of the install are a little distorted because I was replacing a DC 4-1 that had the bottom two primaries pretty beat up.
The install went pretty well, finished in about 45 mins.
The header looks great in, being that it is polished ss.

Results:
I could feel quite a difference in the 3k to 5.5k rpm range. The new torque feels great and the car pulls better coming out of turns.
The top end isn't the same story. The car doesn't feel as strong up to 8200.
I find myself shifting earlier than in the past so I can get into that good torquey section of the powereband.

I apologize for not having any graphs to compare, I guess you'll just have to trust the butt dyno.

Jake.


Modified by MugenB18 at 10:39 PM 4/21/2003

 

Maybe this header would be a good choice for non-vtec motors then?

 

my friend did the same switch. he says the RS*R header fely alot better than his previous DC setup

 

What are the specs of the RS-R header? Collector size?

 

2 inch collector i believe

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by cracker099 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">What are the specs of the RS-R header? Collector size? </TD></TR></TABLE>
2 1/8" collector, which just happens to be the same as the US version Mugen exhaust that is on my car. This is also one of the reasons I switched.
Hopefully the top end will come around when I add the FPR & V-AFC.

 

is this a 4-1 or a 4-2-1? and how much was it?

 

Didn't RS*R only make 4-2-1 for our cars?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DRFlickner &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Didn't RS*R only make 4-2-1 for our cars?</TD></TR></TABLE>
as far as i know yea

 

2 1/8"? Either you have a different header or somebodies ruler is funky. I measured 2" outer diameter.

 

I must have the funky ruler... I stand corrected. And that kinda sucks.

 

that 2" collector seems to be the cause of your torque and lack of high end. Did you measure your mugen exhaust with the same ruler or are you saying that the mugen inlet is 2 1/8 from stats and your header was measured at (corrected) 2"?

-ryan

 

well wat cat are you guys runnin? how come noone is even askin bout the cat? hahah...

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegasaurus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that 2" collector seems to be the cause of your torque and lack of high end. Did you measure your mugen exhaust with the same ruler or are you saying that the mugen inlet is 2 1/8 from stats and your header was measured at (corrected) 2"?

-ryan</TD></TR></TABLE>


ahahaha

 

so more torque must be from the 4-2-1 advantage im curious to know if u could would you go back to the dc?

 

I'm thinking about getting an RS*R header. But Not sure if I should get a kami cuz I want to get a JRSC.

 

if ur going SC get the Kamikaze

 

i felt a good amount of increase in power throughout the whole rpm range, more in the low/mid though, when i put mine on. this is replacing the stock header too

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by MugenB18 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Well, I finally installed this header I've had sitting in the garage for a month.
The results of the install are a little distorted because I was replacing a DC 4-1 that had the bottom two primaries pretty beat up.
The install went pretty well, finished in about 45 mins.
The header looks great in, being that it is polished ss.

Results:
I could feel quite a difference in the 3k to 5.5k rpm range. The new torque feels great and the car pulls better coming out of turns.
The top end isn't the same story. The car doesn't feel as strong up to 8200.
I find myself shifting earlier than in the past so I can get into that good torquey section of the powereband.

I apologize for not having any graphs to compare, I guess you'll just have to trust the butt dyno.

Jake. </TD></TR></TABLE>

NICE! ... im thinking of purchasing an aftermarket header ... was thinking of the Apex'i GT Spec but the price is a wee bit steep for the-old-wallet. I'll definately look into the RS*R now ... "if the price is right."

Thanks again!

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by tegasaurus &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">that 2" collector seems to be the cause of your torque and lack of high end. Did you measure your mugen exhaust with the same ruler or are you saying that the mugen inlet is 2 1/8 from stats and your header was measured at (corrected) 2"?

-ryan</TD></TR></TABLE>

To be honest, I didn't personally measure ch*t.
I know the USDM Mugen exhaust is 2 1/8" piping and I was mearly under the impression that the RS*R collector was 2 1/8". So... Yes? errr, yea.

In any case, I'm happy with how it turned out.
It sounds great and pulls harder in the part of the powerband that the car is usually in.

By the way, no cat. I'm using a test pipe.

 

so how much did you pay for it?

 

paid $260 including shipping, but I forget where. Didn't think that was to bad a price, especially for something that is stainless.
Jake.

 

They have them at
http://www.turboimport.com/catalog/rsr.htm
and
http://www.alternativemotoring....html

 

i got mine from alternative motoring for $225. good seller

 

i cant get over how much these headers have come down in price. a few months ago they were like 500 dollar headers