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Jul 22, 2003

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DC Sports Header (poll)

Ok Guys poll time:

Which header should I get DC Polished or Ceramic???!!?!??!!?

1)Answer to above Q
2)Pros
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Jul 22, 2003

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Polished has a slightly smoother surface, so flows better.
It allows more heat in the engine compartment. If you have a good CAi, it shouldn't matter too much.
I don't think DC actually makes this though (at least back when i was looking).

Ceramic helps prevent exhaust heat from leaking into the engine comartment, but is prone to cracking, due to the different expansion/ contraction rates of ceramic & steel .

Personally i'd go w/ a Stainless steel if i can find it.

Jul 22, 2003

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the reason I went ceramic is because it does not discolor as much as the polished unit.
If it cracks, (altough i have never heard of this happening to a 7th gen dc header) I'm sure dc will stand behind thier product and replace it for you.

Jul 22, 2003

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yes they will, my friends DC stainless cracked and the replaced it no charge. It was on a 96 Accord

Jul 22, 2003

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If you are looking for a stainless one I'm selling mine. PM me.

Jul 22, 2003

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Thanks guys...keep it comin!

Jul 22, 2003

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i would recomend the HP header, if that is an option. it has better gains

Jul 22, 2003

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i had the ceramic dc sports header in my car since it came out....and had it in for about 1 3/4 years and the **** cracked....there was a small crack where the primaries weld into the collector...fawkin sucked...and no i didn't get a free one, i just have it in my garage. i ordered a top speed 4-1 race header w/high flow cat from Circa-X. Check the group buy center!

Jul 22, 2003

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hp for ex
kamikaze for lx and lower.

Jul 23, 2003

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I have the dc stainless. I like it. It will discolor after a while, but its still nice. Have had mine for a month now.

Jul 23, 2003

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Hmmmm.....

Jul 23, 2003

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... isn't the dc header just the top portion? ...if so, your hardly gonna get any gain at all. i would definitely recommend the hp header with the high flow cat...