I recently got a JDM DC header for my mini itr (just a temporary piece) and noticed a couple of things.

#1 - it appears they changed the bends a little to achieve better ground clearance. The problem is that the collector flange sits a little too high.

#2 - the spec this for a 94-97 GSR. I believe they do this to prevent interference of the tranny/engine stiffener piece. On an ITR it is a solid aluminum unit, and on a GSR it is 3 pieces - thin metal dust shield, and two stiffener brackets. On my ITR the tubes hit the stiffener piece and make an aweful creaking noise

Can anyone validate my observations?

 

clayton my header which is the same thing fits the same way for some reason they point upwards at the collector which makes for a shitty fit my flange on my cat is a little bigger so it doesnt make any noise. whats up for tonite some brewskis and race tires? hum

 

pics? i'm interested to see if the ground clearance has gotten better.