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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 09:30 PM
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I just wanted some opinions on all headers for RSX. Whos got what and who likes what. I was thinking about a Comptech header but don't know if it is worth it to just buy a DC Sports header? I'm sure the Comptech is way better but I just wanted to hear it from people who have either a Comptech or a DC Sports header. Thanks in advance for everyone and anyones expieriences and thoughts on either!
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 09:49 PM
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I had the Comptech race header, it was awesome. Loved everything about it. I'm guessing your talking about the shorty header since you're comparing DC Sports and Comptech. Check out CRSX because A LOT of people have had problems with welds, cracks, actual pieces breaking off of the DC Sports headers....
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:01 PM
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Shorty headers put out less power compared to the longer headers. IMO, get the comptech or the JR header. If emissions is an issue, then weld on a carsound cat.
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:04 PM
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So you liked it that much? Hows both the top and bottom end with it? Was it a big difference?
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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I only used it for two days, then had to switch to a TODA header (swapped engines again). I can't say actual gains, I can only tell you that I raced a 250whp GS-T as well as a RSX-S with a CAI. Both were from a second gear roll on and I usuall would get pulled away from by the GS-T. I was able to hang with him until 4th gear, at the time we both stopped. I was able to walk away from the RSX-S. I was using a Jackson Racing before that and honestly the midrange feels stronger as well with the Comptech.
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Old Mar 17, 2004 | 10:25 PM
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That sounds awesome! So you like the Comptech more than the Jackson then? Thanks for all this info, its really helping!
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 10:54 AM
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I have the DC sports ceramic header with no complaints
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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I would go with the Comptech or JR header.Thats just my .02
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 01:16 PM
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Toda header hands down w/CAI and catback exh. puts over 190 to the wheels
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 05:34 PM
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The Toda header is butt loads of money though. I'd rather buy Comptech and do some internals over getting that, unless you know where I can get one for slightly cheap(please let me know if you do ).
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 08:27 PM
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I'd have to agree with Hooligan317, TODA is the way to go. I'm so much in love with that header I wish I had another to hang on my wall!
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Old Mar 18, 2004 | 10:16 PM
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<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by k20whitevic &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">I'd have to agree with Hooligan317, TODA is the way to go. I'm so much in love with that header I wish I had another to hang on my wall!</TD></TR></TABLE>

i'm with you on that bro! it's sooo sexy

as for getting it for "slightly cheap"... unlikely goes for 1300 w/the front sway bar
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