Best Header for the TSX - Page 3

flyhigh118 · 06-05-2009, 09:00 PM

I was wondering i heard about a lot of the headers being talked about now but has anyone have experience with the 5zigen header? Thanks

TSX_WS · 06-05-2009, 09:04 PM

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Originally Posted by chuson

I see gains (3-5wtq gains) in torque from all sorts of after-market exhaust, incl. our last GTA TSX dyno meet. You will see gains @ high rpm range.

Well, at very low RPMS, TQ decreases. Speaking of less than 3k.

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Originally Posted by xjohnkdoex

this is pretty much me, sans the reflash since it's unavailable for the 07/08's. i have to say, there is a difference even with jus tthe header/hi-flow cat.

i'm toying with the idea of getting a single outlet exhaust for the weight reduction and to maybe eke out a little more gain.

Yep, I got header and cat on my 05 and effect, even without reflash, is very much worth the money. I mean seriously, the car revs smoother, sounds deeper and pulls waaay harder in 3-5k range. VTEC is also very pronounced. I am not thinking, I am determined to get a single outlet cat-back. 2.5 inches and either hytech twin loop muffler or HKS carbon muffler or magnaflow 2.5 inch in/out muffler (less ricey than HKS' 4 inch tip).

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Originally Posted by fanbanlo

does highflow cat harm torque?

No, it only helps with both power and TQ.

fanbanlo · 06-05-2009, 09:36 PM

anyone tried SKUNK2 MEGAPOWER K-SWAP HEADERS?
Skunk2 Racing: SKUNK2 MEGAPOWER K-SWAP HEADERS

Works with TSX right?

How does it compare to Comptech's?

TSX_WS · 06-05-2009, 09:46 PM

^ Its called K- SWAP header because its designed to connect K-series engine to the exhaust system of the vehicle it was SWAPPED into........ Anyone tried swapping a K series engine into a TSX?

fanbanlo · 06-05-2009, 10:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TSX_WS

^ Its called K- SWAP header because its designed to connect K-series engine to the exhaust system of the vehicle it was SWAPPED into........ Anyone tried swapping a K series engine into a TSX?

oh..... ok... nvm

IntegraGSR23 · 06-06-2009, 02:05 AM

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Originally Posted by TSX_WS

Yep, I got header and cat on my 05 and effect, even without reflash, is very much worth the money. I mean seriously, the car revs smoother, sounds deeper and pulls waaay harder in 3-5k range. VTEC is also very pronounced. I am not thinking, I am determined to get a single outlet cat-back. 2.5 inches and either hytech twin loop muffler or HKS carbon muffler or magnaflow 2.5 inch in/out muffler (less ricey than HKS' 4 inch tip).

Twin loop HyTech aint going to happen. No clearance for it!

IntegraGSR23 · 06-06-2009, 02:06 AM

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Originally Posted by evertp1

IMHO, its not about having the best header... its the whole exhaust system from the header to the muffler if you know what I mean. the whole system has to work together and flow well. You can have the best header, and then bad piping with too many bends and a restrictive muffler, then the header would be useless.
ie. installing high lift and longer duration cams but not upgrade valve train, the valves will float
To every action there is an equal and opposite reaction

Very true!!!

TSX_WS · 06-06-2009, 03:31 AM

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Originally Posted by IntegraGSR23

Twin loop HyTech aint going to happen. No clearance for it!

Actually, u are right. That thing may have a small tip, but the muffler itself is huge. I guess I will get a $300 carbom muffler. Anyone here got 1?

fanbanlo · 06-06-2009, 01:37 PM

If I just want header and cat changed, (since I wanna keep stock exhaust and muffler for noise reason), I guess there's no point going all the way with Hytech right?

Maybe CT's + anti-rattle mod better?

fanbanlo · 06-06-2009, 01:53 PM

anyone tried these?
Acura Headers
K Series

chuson · 06-06-2009, 03:20 PM

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Originally Posted by fanbanlo

anyone tried these?
Acura Headers
K Series

lol... Stop looking @ K-Swap type of header, this is not a Civic or Integra with a K20/K24 in it.

Basically, there's only 2 types of header you can choose, "regular" or "race" from various brand.

"Regular" = DC, Comptech, E-bay, TopSpeed etc.

"Race" = Maxim, SSR, Hytech, Mugen etc.

Regular will net minimal gain but gain you access to emission test. Race header deleted the CAT, net more gain (full potential will unlock by K-Pro) but you will have trouble for emission test.

*** K-SWAP type is NOT for TSX ***

You can also look for CL9/CL7 header, for CL7 you will need JDM cat or JDM exhaust to hook up in order to get it fit. Other than that there's nothing much to choose from. And if you pick race remember to get K-Pro down the road or else you might **** up ya car with not much gain.

i2ide · 06-06-2009, 03:43 PM

^^idk... doug at hondata is running the skunk2 header on his.

chuson · 06-06-2009, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by i2ide

^^idk... doug at hondata is running the skunk2 header on his.

O Yah, I guess I miss that, which TSX did he use it on?

If any header was on Doug's TSX I think it's the Hytech Full Exhaust System unless he switched to Skunk 2 recently?

I knew Skunk 2 has custom race header for Redline GramAm but they are not for sale.

i2ide · 06-06-2009, 07:39 PM

i didnt know he had more than one. his personal one is the silver one correct? and i heard he's running the skunk2 header on that.

04pwptehsex · 06-06-2009, 11:35 PM

someone find out ! i like the look of that skunk2 header