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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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besides the fact that its cheap and off ebay... honestally whats wrong with it? anyone have experience with them... i always hear people ragging on ebay stuff, just curious why
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 08:07 AM
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Uhh, what header are you referring to?
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 08:11 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by poison &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Uhh, what header are you referring to?</TD></TR></TABLE>

my bad, i guess that would help...

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...20397
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 08:17 AM
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maybe hes just trying to get rid of it.
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 08:19 AM
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I don't see anything wrong with it, but the design might not make much power.
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 08:22 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by blackhatchy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">maybe hes just trying to get rid of it.</TD></TR></TABLE>

no no, not the reason for selling, im talking about the fact that it is only 100 bucks as compared to a dc one thats a little more than 300... ive never onwed an aftermarket header so i wouldnt know... but with an intake, you can get an expensive one for close to 100bucks or spend 1/4 of that buying an elbow, clamps and a filter... know what i mean ?
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Old Nov 10, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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you get what you pay for
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:27 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by 96coupe &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I don't see anything wrong with it, but the design might not make much power.</TD></TR></TABLE>

what tell you this? im really not sure on these type of things...
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:31 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by bigedx &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

what tell you this? im really not sure on these type of things...</TD></TR></TABLE>

Because its probably cheaply made, probably not tested as thoroughly as a DC Sports (or insert other company) header.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:34 PM
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it also appears to be mig welded not tig.
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 02:42 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Kikomon &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">look how they compare the welds</TD></TR></TABLE>

do u mean in the picture??
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 03:55 PM
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wel does anyone have any experience with it? i mean will the chrome chip or anything? i can use the extra 200 for other mods, know what i mean ?
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Old Nov 13, 2003 | 03:58 PM
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don't waste your money. You will be buying another one right after you find out how much that one sucks.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:25 AM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SOHC_MShue &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">don't waste your money. You will be buying another one right after you find out how much that one sucks.</TD></TR></TABLE>

can you be a little more descriptive please... why would i need to replace it, what goes bad on it ?
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:32 AM
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Is that an actual DC 4-1? I had the DC 4-1 w/ 2.5" collecter on my Si and had no problems with it.
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 07:55 AM
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Don't do it!! If your looking to gain horsepower you likely won't with this imitation DC header. The DC Sports header is molded perfectly allowing all of your exhaust gases to flow freely.They test every header to guarantee you are getting the very most out of it. Therefore you pay a little more. The header off ebay probably won't offer this. The welds are poorly done, therefore actually making it difficult for the gases to easily flow. Therefore robbing you of horsepower, and defeating the purpose of actually putting one on. Hope that helps a little.....
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Old Nov 14, 2003 | 08:33 AM
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wow didnt know that... thank you... ill save up a little more and get a dc...
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