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kamikaze 01-03 lx header for 04 lx?? will it fit.. anybody no?

 
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yes it will fit

 
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ya most parts are listed as 01-03, i have an 04 lx and im thinking about getting the kamikaze, where did you see it?

 
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i saw a link by speedster that led me to the header.. this is apparently a pretty sweet header.. im gettin it now.. thanks for the help guys!

 
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ill post the link asap

 
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http://www.mmrusa.com/kamcivic.htm.. this is the link for that header i was talkin bout.. im gonna buy it this week.. but i need some help.. should i go with the nickel header or the ceramic.. which is better and gives better performance? any1 no?

 
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ceramic

 
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i heard ceramic too... but doesnt it like wear out more.. like turns red after a while and is weak.. i mean honestly.. what is the hp difference between nickel and ceramic?

 
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there is no hp difference. It's just a different finish...

 
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different finish as in what? basically there is no difference in performance between nickel and ceramic?

 
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I got the nickel and it is hot as hell. Radiates a lot of heat right around my intake. The cereamic is suppost to keep the heat out of your engine bay and keep it inside the header. The only reason I didn't get the ceramic was I heard it cracks over time. Looking back though I would have went with the ceramic and taken my chances.

 
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What about the chromed ones?

 
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...+1...christ you n00b.

 
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if a header radiates alot of heat.. is that really bad??? and by the way.. redline how do u like the nickel header.. did it give u alot of performance and sound??

 
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It's bad for me cause I have a AEM V2 intake sitting very close by sucking in all that hot air, which causes lower HP. I also overtorqued the top two bolts(peice of **** torque wrench) and snapped them and I beleive some hot air is ecaping do to that as well. Something I need to fix as soon as I get back. Other than the heat issue it seems to be fine. I installed the header and exhaust at the same time, plus I'm running no cat. It's been so long(6 or 7 mo), but I'm pretty sure there was a gain. I ran 15.7 with I/H/E my weight reduction and the power steering pulley belt off on stock 14's. with around 22psi. Bone stock I ran 17.0. So I'd say I shaved .3 due to improved driving skills/60ft and a full second from the combination of those mods.
If you want looks get the chrome, cause the nickel turns into this rainbowish/dull finnish.

Get the caspers O2 sim. Might be pricey at $80 to some people, but it is so easy a monkey could do it. Plug n Play saves time,looks clean and you could always go back to stock if needed, no splicing.

 
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yeah i got the aem v2 intake as well... so tell me what header i should get.. the kind that would give me the best performance..

 
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on top of that, i also got a full catback exhaust system (magnaflow) with the v2 intake.. and those 2 mods seem to bond very well haha.. so will this header make an even bigger difference since it would be running with a full catback exhaust system?

 
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The ceremic would be the best performance wise to my knowlege. I can't say how much it alone will help because I installed my exhaust at the same time, but have you taken a look at the stock header. The tubes are like pancake thin compared to the kamakaze. Less restriction = better flow which = more power.

 
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so overall ceramic header is the way to go.. b/c of performance and quality???

 
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Yea, I have kamikaze headers on my 04 lx, it fit good, no need to even shave the alt. mount, its definently worth it. Oh, and sorry guys, no matter what, an intake is an intake regardless, its just a pipe with a filter, there is no serious difference, so quit wasting your time caring about it. Peace.

 
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YOU guys are ****in great!!! i have been looking for headers for my car... i thought they didnt make any for LX civics. wow mad props to you guys.

 
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is black just as good

 
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will a heat sheild for my V2 help any? and when i get headers and catback on my 03 civic will i lose my cat also? ok thanks

 
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a little but it's still sucking air fairly close to the engine. as for a header i think the HP racing, kamikaze, OBX, and megan header are all the same. so just pic the cheapest. although i'm not sure if all these companies make one for the LX.

 
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Does anyone know if youll lose your stock catalyic converter when you add a full exhaust system and headers on a 2003 civic lx?

 
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yeah i think so since your cat is in the header.

 
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Can i bride the guys to pass smog???? hahaha

 
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oh and will i need a new o2 sensor with headers and catback??