I'm probably one of the first to receive their K-Series DC Sports Race Header, so I figured I'd take a few pics for everyone that's interested. The quality of the welds is very good and the ceramic finish is flawless. I will post reviews of the performance as soon as it's installed, probably tomorrow or Sunday. According to some independent tests I've seen, this header outperforms the Comptech Race Header by a few horsepower. The best part is the price....I paid $285 shipped for this one...typically it's priced around $300-$350 shipped...still a great deal for a race header, compared to prices of $600-1200 depending on brand. Hope you enjoy the pics:











---Adam---

 

If i keep my car...thats my next mod along with the Casper o2 sim...

that header is BEUTIFUL!

good choice my man, how can you turn down 285 shipped?

 

yeah adam good ****!

- karl

 

Nice! DO they make one for the TSX yet?

 

yup, my casper's O2 sim is on the way....$85 shipped priority mail.

 

i know that you need the o2's because you have to replace the cat with a test pipe but is the Casper o2 just the o2 that goes with the test pipe so your check engine light doesn't come on. And what test pipe are you going to run, does it include one like the JR?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by K20A2A-spec &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i know that you need the o2's because you have to replace the cat with a test pipe but is the Casper o2 just the o2 that goes with the test pipe so your check engine light doesn't come on. And what test pipe are you going to run, does it include one like the JR?</TD></TR></TABLE>

 

so that section circled is the test pipe and the to holes are where the Casper o2 goes?

 

There is no need for a test pipe. The Race Header eliminates the cat, it's all one piece and bolts right up to your midpipe (cat-back exhaust). The part that is circled is where the stock cat would be.

Casper's is an O2 simulator. You plug in your stock O2 sensors into the header and then plug the O2 simulator inline w/ the wiring that goes from the O2 sensor to the ECU. It shows the ECU the signal needed to keep the Check Engine Light OFF.

 

Time to place my order.

 

me too

 

If you havent already placed your order, you're probably out of luck.
They are on backorder already.
And there is a huge waiting list.
DC says the next batch is already spoken for.
It's gonna be a WHILE unless you can find some place that ordered a bunch and still has some.
I think Hondawerx had 1 left last i heard.

 

You won't pass inspection with that right?

 

yea good question. last i rember, i thought they were transforming the laws that if you have an ODBII and as long as the CEL doesn't show, they pass u. if your CEL does show, u get 2 more chances.

 

Quick question, what is the diameter on the outlet?

DC definitely did a great job on the header. I don't know how anyone stateside can pass this up for the price. I'm still happy I picked up the Toda, but much props to DC.

Chris

 

Great looking header, and now I'm a little confused, if I get this and plug in the O2 sensors, I'll get a check engine light?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Stellar1 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">You won't pass inspection with that right?</TD></TR></TABLE>

Depends on your locality.

In Virginia, the rural and home counties have inspectors who will pass a header through the visual inspection, but these inspections are mainly for safety related items.

In places like Fairfax, Arlington, Alexandria, and others, there is an emissions test that a vehicle with the DC header will clearly <u>not</u> pass.

 

Get the Race Header and keep your stock header. When it comes time for emissions just switch them out. That is what I plan on doing with my car once I get the race header.

I do not understand why people sell thier stock header once they get a race header. When it comes time to go for emissions they will not pass and they begin the search for a stock header. Trust me you do not want to buy a stock header from the dealership.

 

Exactly, just keep your stock header and cat, re-install once it's time for inspection.

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Spoon92 &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Great looking header, and now I'm a little confused, if I get this and plug in the O2 sensors, I'll get a check engine light? </TD></TR></TABLE>

Get the JR race header. Exchangable test pipe.

 

looks hot. Good luck and let us know the turn out. i do not feel like changin it every two years for testing. Lemme know if it is loud

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by f1nal zeros &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Get the Race Header and keep your stock header. When it comes time for emissions just switch them out. That is what I plan on doing with my car once I get the race header.

I do not understand why people sell thier stock header once they get a race header. When it comes time to go for emissions they will not pass and they begin the search for a stock header. Trust me you do not want to buy a stock header from the dealership.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Yeah but thats a pain in the ***, and i'm lazy

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Big Si Guy &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">If you havent already placed your order, you're probably out of luck.
They are on backorder already.
And there is a huge waiting list.
DC says the next batch is already spoken for.
It's gonna be a WHILE unless you can find some place that ordered a bunch and still has some.
I think Hondawerx had 1 left last i heard.</TD></TR></TABLE>

Who needs one...let me know.

 

ooooo looks nice you gotta update with the dyno #'s man!

 

So is the casper o2 sim all you have to do is plug it in and reset the ecu and it will work?
Or is there more to it than that?