Headers

[raheel616]

alright, im thinking of getting headers. I think i will go with topspeed, but i dont know where to find them for a good price, and who will be a dependable seller for them. can any body with them give me experiences so far with the header, where you purchased from, and how much you payed. thank you guys any information will be great. i remember there was a big thread about these headers a while back on one of the forums but that was a while back and i am trying to find out recent views and etc. thank you once again

[baudit2]

I just bought DC Sports headers off of Ebay for $289. They are brand new in the box. I don't think the company (Kurumamotoring.com) has anymore for that price on ebay. I expect them to be delivered any day.

[raheel616]

well i am looking for the TOPSPEED ones. i really dont think its worth the money to spend on DC if topspeed is almost the exact same

[clee109]

I'd rather of the topspeed stainless steel anyways compared to Dirt Cheap sports ceramic

[raheel616]

yea i know so where can i get them?

[narci]

Originally Posted by baudit2

I just bought DC Sports headers off of Ebay for $289. They are brand new in the box. I don't think the company (Kurumamotoring.com) has anymore for that price on ebay. I expect them to be delivered any day.

Did ya get version 1 or version 2?

Version had weak welds.

[chuson]

Originally Posted by clee109

I'd rather of the topspeed stainless steel anyways compared to Dirt Cheap sports ceramic

Tell me what do you mean by "Dirt Cheap" = DC? If you like to push down other products then go ahead, but you shouldn't mislead people on the forum.

The version 1 of the DC did have a problem of weak weld @ the flex pipe, and causes it to break. A simple solution is to swap in a better flex pipe for less than $50, that's it.

The version 2, which I have, has fixed the flex pipe problem, and is no longer breaking. So, tell me, which company does not has defect item? And which company spent R&D time/money to fix shit and release version 2?

Does Comptech even release a version 2 to stop its header vibration thru these years, No. Did I call them rip-off header cause they charged 5 bills a piece and still have shit like this, No.

Everyone has their own budget, and own preference. In reality, both of these products has similar (exactly) gains in whp/wtq. This ain't race header, so we are not talking about 10whp/5wtq differences in here.

Do you even know the benefit of having Ceramic or SS? I would suggest you to do more research before blashing other products that you don't even have it.

A quality product w/ extended R&D always = $$$
Example.
Mugen Race Header --> $1500+
Hytech Race Header + Exhaust + ECU --> $3000+
Maxim Race Header --> $1300+

Comptech --> $500+ --> SS + Vibration in da ass
DC --> $300+ --> Ceramic for better heat distribution + (possible) Crack in da ass
TopSpeed --> $200 --> A copy cat of DC header + material of Comptech

Don't even call DC dirt cheap because they have spent R&D on their shit instead of copying one.

[WhiteTsx001]

I agree with Chuson.. dude.. so you rather buy a replica.. are you stupid to call a replica better then a brand name product that has proven it self as a company and a product? Dude why dont u go buy a weapon R intake also and call that better then other products.. dude dont hate products if you dont know what you are talking about..

[clee109]

Is someone a DC whore or what? DC is shit, everything I ever had on my past cars made by DC never met expectation. Didn't say Comptech was the answer either did I? No. Of the two choices laid out by the OP I said top speed over DC. If DC pours in all this R&D then Ver. 1 should never have had a problem right? And CT doesn't rattle on anything below an 06 TSX and that is because ACURA changed the design in 06. Then shortly afterward CT had a management issue which put a hold on their R&D.

I'm not even going to start a flame session with you. But when I have personal experience with DC being poor then that offers me a valid opinion. And you haven't had an issue and good for you that offers you a valid opinion.

Once again the OP wanted OPINIONS on headers, between DC and Topspeed I said Topspeed. End of discussion.

[chuson]

Originally Posted by clee109

Is someone a DC whore or what? DC is shit, everything I ever had on my past cars made by DC never met expectation. Didn't say Comptech was the answer either did I? No. Of the two choices laid out by the OP I said top speed over DC. If DC pours in all this R&D then Ver. 1 should never have had a problem right? And CT doesn't rattle on anything below an 06 TSX and that is because ACURA changed the design in 06. Then shortly afterward CT had a management issue which put a hold on their R&D.

I'm not even going to start a flame session with you. But when I have personal experience with DC being poor then that offers me a valid opinion. And you haven't had an issue and good for you that offers you a valid opinion.

Once again the OP wanted OPINIONS on headers, between DC and Topspeed I said Topspeed. End of discussion.

My point is, you should state the fact and explain, but you choose the route of stepping down one product or call others name, that's immature.

Did you just said the CT doesn't rattle anything below 06TSX? Well, I know 3 TSXClub member personally who has CT header on their car and rattles, they have 04-05. I have also personally driven one and experience the rattle, nothing major but it still a fault.

And don't call me a DC Whore cause I never mentioned they were the best on the above post, nor I tried to cover their "flexpipe" problem, so keep your fact straight.

BTW: Do you even have an aftermarket header on your car? If you have the TopSpeed one I'm sure you can talk about how great they are.

[clee109]

I personally know TSXers that have the CT header on their 04 - 05 and have no rattle issue at all. No I do not have a header on my car, nor will I. I have yet to find one that is decent and wont cause me headaches down the road. I shouldn't have to give my mods to earn any kind of credential on this page or any forum for that matter. But for your purposes since I don't have a cute brag sig on my posts here goes:

CT Cat back
RT cat
CT Ice box
UR Pulleys
Neuspeed FSB
CT RSB
CT SS

On top of this I have beend modding honda's for 6 years now and I do know about the cars and their mods and I read extensively about mods. Like I stated above I PERSONALLY have had bad luck with DC products in my former Honda's. Doesn't mean the OP will have issues or anyone else. But with those issues I have had I can tell you I will not buy anything made by DC. I am sure I am not the only one who has been dissatisfied with DC.

So I suppose you can call me a CT whore now, but I didn't validate CT's header once. Again for the last time, the OP asked for OPINIONS! I gave mine is it valid? maybe and maybe not.

Questioning my maturity is rediculous because I backed myself up and tried to end the discussion yet you continue to throw blame and point fingers. If anything you have showed how childish you are. I am not questioning your integrity nor have I. I validated your opinion and agreed by saying "good for you" So before the mods close a discussion on header options drop the case. I would hate to see an informative thread go down the toilet due to a flame session.

[raheel616]

ok can we stop the arguing and get back to the subject please?

[baudit2]

Originally Posted by raheel616

ok can we stop the arguing and get back to the subject please?

I agree. I believe I purchased VERSION 2 of the DC Headers.

[Peregrine]

I'm one of the ppl who bought that TopSpeed header from that thread you were mentioning. I bought it directly from the guy, but I believe that guy was selling it on ebay, too. My header looks identical to this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Acura...spagenameZWDVW
In fact, I'm sure it's the exact same thing. I had it for little less than a year now and have nothing bad to say about it. I installed it together with RT cat, and it showed much better performance from the start. I struck a deal with that guy then for even $200 including shipping.

The only warning I can give you is: install the O2 sensor before you attach the header, because the sensor sits at an angle very close to the frame. So if you install the header first, and then try to insert the sensor, you'll have a lot of problems. That's what i had to go through. Once installed, though - no problems.

[RaCeR4LiFe022]

thanks peregrine.. im looking into the topspeed header and i havent heard anything wrong with it yet..