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Old 10-01-2002, 07:28 AM
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im putting my stock header back on soon (the DC cracked)...should i go with an OEM gasket or aftermarket?
Old 10-01-2002, 07:40 AM
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a new OEM. i dont see why you would need an aftermarket one.
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Old 10-01-2002, 07:44 AM
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Originally posted by WiLL
a new OEM. i dont see why you would need an aftermarket one.
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i'm cheap that's why h:
Old 10-01-2002, 09:32 AM
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Originally posted by WiLL
a new OEM. i dont see why you would need an aftermarket one.
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i'd agree with this....um whats the price diff anyways?

do you not recommend DC headers?
Old 10-01-2002, 09:36 AM
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Originally posted by 95TEGyoure it


i'd agree with this....um whats the price diff anyways?

do you not recommend DC headers?
besides the fact that they dont make much power, the ceramic ones WILL crack over time. get stainless if anything!!
Old 10-01-2002, 10:23 AM
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Originally posted by rich
besides the fact that they dont make much power, the ceramic ones WILL crack over time. get stainless if anything!!
The DC JDM 4-1 posted power gains very similar to $500+ headers.
Old 10-01-2002, 11:40 AM
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Originally posted by qtiger


The DC JDM 4-1 posted power gains very similar to $500+ headers.
i have the DC 4-2-1. ive never seen it add more than 2-4hp h:
Old 10-01-2002, 12:02 PM
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The JDM DC and USDM DC have a pretty big difference in the collector.

And again dood...OEM!
Old 10-02-2002, 01:34 PM
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i liked my 4-1 DC header when i had it.... but im back to stock too now... i used OEM gaskets just because thats what i got a hold of the quickest.
Old 10-02-2002, 03:48 PM
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Originally posted by rich
i have the DC 4-2-1. ive never seen it add more than 2-4hp h:
Just saying all of DC's products aren't crap.



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