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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 09:34 PM
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Default Header... What's the difference between a Ebay one and a DC Sports one?

I'm just curious to know if it matters which one I were to buy, would it make a difference? I'd just wrap the cheap one up with some exhaust wrap and be done with it, is the design different. Would it change the sound or performance? Thanks.

Go ahead and make fun of me its ok, just curious.
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Old Dec 23, 2003 | 10:33 PM
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Default Re: Header... What's the difference between a Ebay one and a DC Sports one? (JdmEGHatch6)

don't skimp on the header, you'll regret it. Ebay one will probably loose you more power than gained. Go w/ a reputable company. Header design is much more complicated than say an intake. Do it right the first time.
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 02:54 AM
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Default Re: Header... What's the difference between a Ebay one and a DC Sports one? (SilverCIVIC96)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by SilverCIVIC96 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote"> Go w/ a reputable company. Header design is much more complicated than say an intake. Do it right the first time. </TD></TR></TABLE>

just like he said....so stay away from both ebay brands AND dc....oye dc = crap..well atleast my experiences with there headers have given me that answer
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 11:03 AM
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Default Re: Header... What's the difference between a Ebay one and a DC Sports one? (SilverCIVIC96)

so what brand of header is good since you said dc is bad.cuz im doing research on on header company to go with.
thanx alot

by the way i have a 99 ex d16y8 motor
so any advise or pointed would help
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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Default Re: Header... What's the difference between a Ebay one and a DC Sports one? (vtekstorm)

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by vtekstorm &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">so what brand of header is good since you said dc is bad.cuz im doing research on on header company to go with.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Well, let's see. There's Toda, JUN, Spoon, Mugen, Hytech, SMSP, or for the budget friendly AN-R. There are more good ones than this, but all of these are pretty damn good.
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 11:08 AM
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Since you have a D series motor, check out Bisimoto, they have damn good D series headers.
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 01:58 PM
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thanx man do u know of any sites i can find info on those brand of headers? i tried checking the website but they not really up and running yet. thanx man
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 03:19 PM
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way to hi jack my stupid thread

nah im jp, im gunna look into one of those headers as well, i knew that ebay ones would suck people try and tell me a pipe is a pipe.

you get what you pay for...
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 03:48 PM
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lol sorry dude im in the same boat as you but im sure wll get the info we want. but i know for a fact i dont trust **** from ebay. i had found info on those bosimto header they are expnsive close to 600 dollars das way out of my price range. exospeed.com sells bisimoto products. the bismoto header isbolted on then the end of the down pipe has to be welded .im looking for sumthing that bolts up nicely wit very lil problems
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Old Dec 24, 2003 | 10:50 PM
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best header that aint like a crap load of money is goto: http://www.landspeedracing.com They sell this brand called power core....VERY nice

edit: it also made 3 more hp than dc...and it wont rust...full SS
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Old Dec 25, 2003 | 02:30 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by quik sol &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">

just like he said....so stay away from both ebay brands AND dc....oye dc = crap..well atleast my experiences with there headers have given me that answer</TD></TR></TABLE>

i wouldnt say crap, but i get yer drift, you dont gain much.
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 04:41 AM
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reason why I say crap is my 4-2-1 ceramic dc header is all rusted out where the 2-1 joins...which only reason I havnt replaced it is I am gonna be going turbo soon and don't wanna waste money on a header for 3 months
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Old Dec 26, 2003 | 05:33 AM
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I wouldn't be surprised if these ebay companies bought a DC header and just copied the diameter of the primaries / secondaries, and pairing.

your not going to get a lot of gains with a standard dc 4-2-1 anyways.
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