Header Installation
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Header Installation
I wanna know if its possible to install a DC Sports header myself,if so could you tell me how and the tools that ill need, also if the header fits to the stock catalytic converter...please help
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Rep Power: 584 get some jack stands, ull need a 12 and 14 millimeter wrenchs or sockets, un bolt the bolts that are going into the block, and unscrew where the downpipe connects to the manifold, DC applies to the EX........LX takes some fabrication. put the DC in place make sure to use the stock gasket, thin little metal thing, and then put all the same bolts back in the same places
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hey C2i0v0i1c, did you do this yourself? if so, how long did it take you, doesn't sound like more than an hour from start to finish. if it's that easy i'll go do that myself rather than pay good money for it.
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Rep Power: 0 you need a 12 or 14 mm (not sure which one i forgot) and 17mm for the bottom 2 bolts that connect the catalyic converter pipe to the header piece it is very easy just dont drive your car before you put it on!
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Basically, it's going to come down to preference. One person may sware by their exhaust and despise another, and vice versa. I believe most people who have an EX with an aftermarker header went with the DC sports because it was the best fit. However, the ones with the HP header with high flow cat that took the time to get it installed have been saying good things. There's also some other options like Arospeed and some others. Check out the parts section. Most will probably say DC or HP.
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