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Old Apr 19, 2006
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if i get the DC 4-1 header, do i have to get the downpipe too? is it necessary?
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DC sports headers are garbage...theyare no bigger than stock and overpriced
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on a d17 they are not to much but on a k20 they give great gains
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you dont need a new downpipe. if you did then more power to you. thats another 3 hp gain. basic bolt ons doesnt do much for our motors. dont waste too much money on bolt on mods.
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OMG!!!! NOOOOOO do NOT get dc they are TRASH and too damn high!!!!! get a megan/tpro header!!!! they are WAY bigger than stock!!! im putting mine on tomorrow after work! ill post up and let you know how it pulls/sounds/looks/how easy it is to install
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i got the megan header on with the test pipe. there is a better pull on top end. but not enough to whre you will jump for joy or anything.
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awesome! thanks for the advice.. think ill go with megan racing's now.. lemme know how it goes....
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go all out or stay stock
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No, Downpipe is not necessary.
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