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hey everyone i was just wondering if anyone knows about the ractive header and cat/downpipe. i know ractive isnt a good company so im not sure if i should get it for my 04' ex... so let me know if you got any info for me.
Originally Posted by jamie_civic
hey everyone i was just wondering if anyone knows about the ractive header and cat/downpipe. i know ractive isnt a good company so im not sure if i should get it for my 04' ex... so let me know if you got any info for me.
header:
-hp
-kamakazie
-dc (very similar to OEM header but smoother bends)
-topspeed
-others
downpipe:
-hks is the only company i know of that makes downpipes. other companies like megan racing make test pipes where are a downpipe after the header and replaces the cat. converter with a straight pipe. there called hi flow resonators, hi flow cats, test pipe, etc.
i have the megan hi flow test pipe and it throws a cel light (aka malfunction indicator lamp). fyi, if you do not have a cat converter of some sort, the light will go on unless your one of those lucky ppl.
-hp
-kamakazie
-dc (very similar to OEM header but smoother bends)
-topspeed
-others
downpipe:
-hks is the only company i know of that makes downpipes. other companies like megan racing make test pipes where are a downpipe after the header and replaces the cat. converter with a straight pipe. there called hi flow resonators, hi flow cats, test pipe, etc.
i have the megan hi flow test pipe and it throws a cel light (aka malfunction indicator lamp). fyi, if you do not have a cat converter of some sort, the light will go on unless your one of those lucky ppl.
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Originally Posted by D17thgen
header:
-hp
-kamakazie
-dc (very similar to OEM header but smoother bends)
-topspeed
-others
downpipe:
-hks is the only company i know of that makes downpipes. other companies like megan racing make test pipes where are a downpipe after the header and replaces the cat. converter with a straight pipe. there called hi flow resonators, hi flow cats, test pipe, etc.
i have the megan hi flow test pipe and it throws a cel light (aka malfunction indicator lamp). fyi, if you do not have a cat converter of some sort, the light will go on unless your one of those lucky ppl.
-hp
-kamakazie
-dc (very similar to OEM header but smoother bends)
-topspeed
-others
downpipe:
-hks is the only company i know of that makes downpipes. other companies like megan racing make test pipes where are a downpipe after the header and replaces the cat. converter with a straight pipe. there called hi flow resonators, hi flow cats, test pipe, etc.
i have the megan hi flow test pipe and it throws a cel light (aka malfunction indicator lamp). fyi, if you do not have a cat converter of some sort, the light will go on unless your one of those lucky ppl.
Originally Posted by HondaGuy12
i have a dc sports header with a full greddy evo exhaust on my 04.... has a great sound and would probably be best besides the kamikazi header..
My current setup:
Kamikaze LX Header
Random Tech Hi-Flow Cat
5zigen Fireball Catback Exhaust
Sound is very very deep yet the tone isn't loud at all.
I don't think I'll ever get hassled by cops.
Kamikaze LX Header
Random Tech Hi-Flow Cat
5zigen Fireball Catback Exhaust
Sound is very very deep yet the tone isn't loud at all.
I don't think I'll ever get hassled by cops.
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Originally Posted by FaZe
My current setup:
Kamikaze LX Header
Random Tech Hi-Flow Cat
5zigen Fireball Catback Exhaust
Sound is very very deep yet the tone isn't loud at all.
I don't think I'll ever get hassled by cops.
Kamikaze LX Header
Random Tech Hi-Flow Cat
5zigen Fireball Catback Exhaust
Sound is very very deep yet the tone isn't loud at all.
I don't think I'll ever get hassled by cops.
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Originally Posted by HondaGuy12
i have a dc sports header with a full greddy evo exhaust on my 04.... has a great sound and would probably be best besides the kamikazi header..
also do you have just the header or the cat/downpipe too? cuz the dc is only the upper section.
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Rep Power: 0 alright well iv now decided im going with the DC header and full greddy evo exhaust...at least with the evo i dont have to get a downpipe also. so let me know what you think of the set up.
still might be a little loud for your liking. i dunno about dc headers. IMO they look just like stock ex headers. Here's some info on gains...
Originally Posted by Dezod
Ok............here is my point.
an AUTO EX D17 prior to any mods.....90WHP
Same car, Injen SRI, DC 4-1 Header, 5 Zigen cat-back....101 WHP
an AUTO EX D17 prior to any mods.....90WHP
Same car, Injen SRI, DC 4-1 Header, 5 Zigen cat-back....101 WHP
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Originally Posted by kornsined
still might be a little loud for your liking. i dunno about dc headers. IMO they look just like stock ex headers. Here's some info on gains...
dc headers do give a bit of a gain but i'm just not sure if it's as much as others. it would probably be more of a mid range gain too. Others that are recommended are HP racing, kamikaze, and the OBX headers. OBX is a cheaper knock off of HP and Kamikaze but still does the same from what i hear.
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Originally Posted by kornsined
dc headers do give a bit of a gain but i'm just not sure if it's as much as others. it would probably be more of a mid range gain too. Others that are recommended are HP racing, kamikaze, and the OBX headers. OBX is a cheaper knock off of HP and Kamikaze but still does the same from what i hear.
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Originally Posted by kornsined
HP does have a top portion only and a full header version. i'm not sure about kamikaze.
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Originally Posted by kornsined
dc headers do give a bit of a gain but i'm just not sure if it's as much as others. it would probably be more of a mid range gain too. Others that are recommended are HP racing, kamikaze, and the OBX headers. OBX is a cheaper knock off of HP and Kamikaze but still does the same from what i hear.
oh yeah they should all have the same piping size. if worst came to worst you can get a exhaust shop to weld them together. best guy to ask is dezod since he sells this stuff so give him a PM.
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Originally Posted by exturbo6
ill sell you my dc sport header and my megan racing downpipe, for 200 bucks.
Originally Posted by jamie_civic
i wouldnt want to buy a part that i dont know of the condition or if its even going to fit. plus why would you sell it?
i coulds take pics...i used the header for a month and the downpipe for a week...why am i getting rid of it..well i cant really use these things with my turbo setup. they are for a EX.
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Originally Posted by exturbo6
i coulds take pics...i used the header for a month and the downpipe for a week...why am i getting rid of it..well i cant really use these things with my turbo setup. they are for a EX.
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