HP Header installed (pics) EX DIY updated AGAIN with performance review
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Rep Power: 787 Hey Ironfist, do you think the heat shield will fit over the aftermartet header? It's supposed to keep heat in the pipes and out of the engine bay for better performance.
Also, I've heard that you need to replace a gasket or something when installing the header. Not sure, though.
Also, I've heard that you need to replace a gasket or something when installing the header. Not sure, though.
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Rep Power: 0 the heat shield did not fit when i changed my header cause the bottom bolt has no place to go and the shield will then rattle because it is only secured with two bolts
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by IronFist
Maybe. I've avoided getting an exhaust because they're really expensive in relation to the amount of gains you get. Plus, I don't want one with a tip bigger than 3", which is hard to find. And finally, they're noisy and attract cops.
But if I found a cheap, quiet, lightweight, small-tipped, gain producing exhaust I'd totally buy it
Maybe. I've avoided getting an exhaust because they're really expensive in relation to the amount of gains you get. Plus, I don't want one with a tip bigger than 3", which is hard to find. And finally, they're noisy and attract cops.
But if I found a cheap, quiet, lightweight, small-tipped, gain producing exhaust I'd totally buy it
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Rep Power: 503 The heatshield won't fit with an aftermarket header. As hypnotic7thgen said, there's no lower bolt to hold it on. I have a heatshield on my FIPK II anyway so I'm not that worried about it.
As for the gasket, my stock one was fine. I had about 17,000 miles on my car when I installed the HP header. Just be gentle taking the stock header off and you should be able to reuse it.
As for the gasket, my stock one was fine. I had about 17,000 miles on my car when I installed the HP header. Just be gentle taking the stock header off and you should be able to reuse it.
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Rep Power: 0 Originally posted by streetglower
I have always heard that if you just get a top portion header, that it wont actually give you any power, that the only way to get power out of the header is getting the top portion and downpipe, is this true?
I have always heard that if you just get a top portion header, that it wont actually give you any power, that the only way to get power out of the header is getting the top portion and downpipe, is this true?
edit: i just realized the date of the last post, lol im a lil behind
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Rep Power: 0 From what I read the downpipes for our cars are 2.66 inches or something close to that.
I was wondering if a megan racing downpipe off ebay would fit the hp top portion? I think the opening on the downpipe where the header and downpipe connect is like 2.5". Anyone on the site have that setup?
I was wondering if a megan racing downpipe off ebay would fit the hp top portion? I think the opening on the downpipe where the header and downpipe connect is like 2.5". Anyone on the site have that setup?
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Rep Power: 0 anybody know where to get a downpipe that fits the dc sports header, and by the way i would not say it sucks in fact i saw definite power gains when i installed it, even with the rest of my exhaust being stock
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Rep Power: 503 Originally posted by HEBEGEBZ
Ironfist, I have a question. Can you remove the stock header without removing bolt #5 (ref to your 1st post)? My a$$ double threaded it I think.
Ironfist, I have a question. Can you remove the stock header without removing bolt #5 (ref to your 1st post)? My a$$ double threaded it I think.
Sorry I don't remember more accurately. It was 3 months ago that I did the mod.
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Rep Power: 279 hey ironfist....u got me all excited about the hp header......i have an lx and in about a week im gonna do my ex convertion exhaust
i have HP header/ stock ex downpipe/ ex cat back exhaust (installed) sitting in my room....just itching to install them.
i should be able to have a better gain....since im moving from lx to ex
i have HP header/ stock ex downpipe/ ex cat back exhaust (installed) sitting in my room....just itching to install them.
i should be able to have a better gain....since im moving from lx to ex
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Rep Power: 503 ^ Can you find your capslock key, tho?
If you search for "hp header" and nothing comes up, then no one is selling it right now.
If you search for "hp header" and nothing comes up, then no one is selling it right now.
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Rep Power: 503 I have no idea. Probably $250 or something. You might find it for like $150-180 somewhere tho. Usually on eBay they're $125-150.
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Rep Power: 503 It still seems to be fine. No leaks as of last time I checked.
I just need to clean my K&N FIPK II filter. I've had it on for like 20,000 miles and haven't cleaned it yet. heh.
You could always wait until I get a new car and sell my parts. But I have no idea when that will be.
I just need to clean my K&N FIPK II filter. I've had it on for like 20,000 miles and haven't cleaned it yet. heh.
You could always wait until I get a new car and sell my parts. But I have no idea when that will be.
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Rep Power: 280 If I install a KN intake wouild I ever have to worry about water getting to it, or is that something that could never happen(in the location it is placed)?
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Rep Power: 0 Ok guys, thanks for all the good info i have been looking for a header for my civic 2003 civic stick, non vtech and i m from canada does anyone know if a company makes a header for my car if so who and where can i get one....and what model my car is i feel so dumb to ask this but i need some help
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Rep Power: 503 ^ Wrong thread. Do you have a DX, LX, EX, or Si? It will say on the back of your car.
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Originally Posted by IronFist
Bump cuz some people have been asking about headers.
Did you ever get a chance to measure to the fuel-air ratio before and after your mods?
BTW very nice headers.