I am looking for a cheap upgrade from my GSR's header and am considering all brands/types... I know that the bling bling JDM ITR header is supposed to be good, but how good is the stock USDM ITR header ?

I'd assume it's at least better than the GSR header and I can get one pretty cheap locally.

Any input would be great !

 

stock usdm ITR header = piece of crap (it's cast iron - pretty much same as your GSR one)

save your money and get a real upgrade (DC JDM 4-1 is pretty cheap, and works well).
Do a search as well - this has been discussed many times...

 

Not sure if they're the same or not, but not even worth investing any money into. You'd be better off buying a used header in the classifieds with a 2.5' collector.

 

if you're looking to upgrade.. don't waiste money on usdm itr header

 

Before I went to the DC JDM 4-1 I had a DC USDM 4-1. Even that 1 is far better than a stock mainifold! Not 2 mention, it's also far lighter. USDM ------ JDM

 

I don't think USDM is that bad. I've had JDM 4-1 and now back to USDM 4-1. Sure, my power is down, but I don't mind it at all.

I guess for $500, JDM header <u>plus test-pipe/high-flow cat</u> isn't bad. But, that's money that I decided to put in my pocket.

 

It's a *slight* upgrade, as you can see...unless you get it cheap, I would look @other alternatives.

 

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Correct...

Even if you got a USDM Type R header free of charge I don't think it would be worth the effort to install.

 

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Correct...

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Ditto that.

 

I had a look at my stock header when the tranny was out. It's a total piece of s*#t. I wouldn't waste my time with one, go for the JDM or DC JDM, it's worth the money.

 

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Even if you got a USDM Type R header free of charge I don't think it would be worth the effort to install.

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That's a pretty strong way to put it... point taken.

Well, I'm looking to upgrade from a gsr header. I have a 2.5" C/B... how's the tone/volume of a header (DC or JDM) to a 2.5 catback ?

 

I have a DC JDM 4-1 Header(2.5" collector) for sale, Brand New in the wrapping.. 270.