DC headers, how good are they?
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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?
Thanks for reading and your replies.
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?
Thanks for reading and your replies.
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Rep Power: 0 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
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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
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
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Rep Power: 263 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!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Rep Power: 787 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.
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Rep Power: 0 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
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Rep Power: 787 get the header jet hot coated whatever you decide to get. Other coatings are garbage.
http://www.jet-hot.com/
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Rep Power: 0 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
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Rep Power: 0 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
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