DC headers, how good are they?

jta · 10-04-2004

DC headers, how good are they?

What kind of advantage do I have to switch from stock headers to DC headers?

What kind of problem should I watch out for if getting used aftermarket headers?

How much labour does it cost to put the aftermarket headers?

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bgoetz · 10-04-2004

1. Dc makes great headers
2. Given the fact that all the D17 headers and downpipe are not the same peice not much a bit of sound and maybe 4hp to the wheels
3. None
4. It took me about 15 min to put my Dc headers in and it will take me about 10 to take it out and sell it when I turbo my car this spring

2k2redcivic · 10-04-2004

well i never got a header but from the general consensus around here isdc is a good company but a header doesnt give much performance gain. and as far as labor the worst part of it is those DAMN blots that go through the cat into the header. ahhhh i hate those things!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

gearbox · 10-04-2004

Yup easy install just take off some bolts. They look nice, although similar to stock, so not much gain. They might make the exhaust a little louder if you have an aftermarket muffler.

bgoetz · 10-04-2004

If you really want a header get ceramic coated you will have a reduction in heat under the hood. chrome will actually increase the heat from stock. The best way to get good hp with these small engines is forced induction. Save your $ I wished I would have

2k2redcivic · 10-04-2004

I DID!!! BUT its gone now ahhhh those were the days...

gearbox · 10-04-2004

get the header jet hot coated whatever you decide to get. Other coatings are garbage.

http://www.jet-hot.com/

down_ · 10-05-2004

I got the D.C header didnt notice a significant increase in power.in low end ..but i did notice an increase around 3-4 gear @ 3000K rpms..i dont have an exhaust yet..but put it like this better flow= better effecency......if you have plans on putting a turbo on....forget about the header....( i wish i did) .....but i did get mine for only 150. along w/ my VafcII ..lol

AnaRki · 10-05-2004

they're all da same, get obx.

tanabe79 · 10-05-2004

yeah its easy to install. once you install it you will feel the difference

7gencivicboi · 10-08-2004

i got dc header, dc tcs, obx hi flow cat, intake, iridium spark plugs, all that I dont feel much gain from it, its best to save $$$ into turbo and k20 swaps

NashVegasEX · 10-08-2004

wanna buy my DC ceramic header??? It looks good but for my purposes I need to go another route ...