Exhaust Manifold Problem - Suggestion needed
12-13-2004 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by jncheung
Hi Centerforce and Joe, thanks for the tips, and I have printed out for my reference.
ChassisInnovations: Why should I go with a DC Sports part instead of a stock manifold if the price is not a factor? Simply replace the manifold wouldn't give any power boost, would it? I'm just curious. Thanks.
- James
ChassisInnovations: Why should I go with a DC Sports part instead of a stock manifold if the price is not a factor? Simply replace the manifold wouldn't give any power boost, would it? I'm just curious. Thanks.
- James
12-13-2004 | 05:24 PM
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From what I've read cast iron manifolds are a USDM thing. Because in the US every inline 4 or 6 cylinder engine is required to have a cast iron POS. Why? I have no idea, but I know it's a restrictive piece whereas a header is designed to allow a smooth flow.
A lot of people have had this problem with thier Honda, but it's not Honda or Acura's fault.
A lot of people have had this problem with thier Honda, but it's not Honda or Acura's fault.
12-13-2004 | 06:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ChassisInnovations
On the 96-99 GS-R there is no O2 sensor in the header, so you don't have to worry about that. There is one at the front of the cat and one at the rear.
I'd pick up a Comptech 4-2-1 or DC Sports 4-2-1. I recently picked up a used (but great condition) DC Sports 4-2-1 header for $95 shipped and have been happy so far.
Installation is not too hard... just remember to use a torque wrench on the exhaust manifold bolts so that you don't break anything.
I'd pick up a Comptech 4-2-1 or DC Sports 4-2-1. I recently picked up a used (but great condition) DC Sports 4-2-1 header for $95 shipped and have been happy so far.
Installation is not too hard... just remember to use a torque wrench on the exhaust manifold bolts so that you don't break anything.
12-13-2004 | 06:15 PM
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Originally Posted by jncheung
Hi Centerforce and Joe, thanks for the tips, and I have printed out for my reference.
ChassisInnovations: Why should I go with a DC Sports part instead of a stock manifold if the price is not a factor? Simply replace the manifold wouldn't give any power boost, would it? I'm just curious. Thanks.
- James
ChassisInnovations: Why should I go with a DC Sports part instead of a stock manifold if the price is not a factor? Simply replace the manifold wouldn't give any power boost, would it? I'm just curious. Thanks.
- James
12-15-2004 | 09:24 AM
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Folks, after getting your feedbacks in the past couple of days, I have purchased a set of stock exhaust manifold and have a friend's mechanic (specialized in Honda and Acura) install it for me. Instead of paying $600 for the dealer, I pay less than $400! I just want to say, thank you! for all the responses that I got from you all. I didn't realize a user forum group would give me so much helpful advice.
Happy holiday guys.
- james
Happy holiday guys.
- james
