I'm talking about the bracket that supports the tail end of the JDM ITR header to the rear of the engine block. I understand that this bracket helps support the weight and movement of the exhaust system to prevent cracking but in your opinion is it necessary? I’d hate to break my header…

If necessary, where can I buy this bracket? Approximate cost?

To avoid confusion it’s the far left item in this picture:



Thanks for your time,

Aaron.

 

I think you'll find that the majority of people with the JDM ITR header are not using the bracket, and have no problems.

 

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I'm using it; I figured for the small cost it was worht it.

 

i never used it , its not gonna fall anywhere, the exhuast is holding it up .

 

just FYI.. i used a GSR header bracket on a JDM ITR header and it fine when i installed it on my friends car.

 

My bracket nuts fell off about 5k miles ago.... seems fine.

 

Without it I'd be a bit concerned about the pressure that's being applied to the head and header flange every time the engine rotates under power etc.

 

its only $20 - since offered from factory, i didn't see a reason not to use it http://www.inlinefour.com/25incolgas.html

 

don't really need it but it's good to have.

 

I recommend against it since it only seems to lighten your pocket.

 

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if you can afford a JDM ITR header, you can afford some 2 cent header bracket

 

i just installed my jdm 4-1, and i didnt use the bracket.

 

If you have it already, I would use it. I wouldnt go out of myu way to buy it, though.

I had the JDM header on my ITR for a little over a year, and it was fin without the bracket.

 

Will that bracket work for the JUN header as well? Been looking for something like that for quite a while.

 

Have had the header on for 2.5yrs w/o the bracket. No problems I'm aware of.