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punkdrum4ever1
01-09-2004, 11:31 PM
How many people have one installed? I just put a jackson racing race header on today and DAMN it pulls.

anyone else?

deadcrow27
01-10-2004, 12:13 AM
I've got The JR header installed.
First auto with it. YAY :dontknow:

punkdrum4ever1
01-10-2004, 12:23 AM
does yours rattle sometimes?

Spent198
01-10-2004, 12:34 AM
Im installing the Toda race header and Power Getter exhaust!

punkdrum4ever1
01-10-2004, 12:47 AM
i need to figure out how to make it not hit the sway bar at low rpms. Mabye header wrap around it? ill try it tommrow and see what happens.

deadcrow27
01-10-2004, 02:03 AM
Yes, it rattles.
Need to jack it up and see whats hitting but it sounds like the sway bar.
Tell us if the header wrap works.

DavidT
01-10-2004, 02:11 AM
Did you feel a loss of low end power? Also, did you get an o2 sim or not? Do you get a CEL? Just curious ;)

Oh yeah...how's the interior noise with that header? Is it louder? The same?

Sousuke
01-10-2004, 02:26 AM
Did you install the ES Motor mounts? It prevents the engine from flexing back and forth, which will stop the header from moving around as much, I think the JR usually comes with a set of polyeurethane motor mount inserts. Sorry if this is old news to you guys, better to try then to not try at all :)

punkdrum4ever1
01-10-2004, 08:43 AM
well i bought this header used for 435 shipped. I used a carsound high flow cat and i dont have a CEL yet. I have some ES motor mounts in my garage ill put in eventually. But first im gonna try to wrap the sway bar and take off the heat shield underneath my car.

allmtrRSX
01-10-2004, 01:09 PM
do you have an exhaust set up as well? and if so what size piping? i'm glad you like it 'cause that answers one of my threads!! you sure did get a deal on that JR race header you lucky bastard :thumbsup:

punkdrum4ever1
01-10-2004, 01:16 PM
for performance all i have is Injen CAI, JRRH, Carsound high flow cat 2.5", DC Sports TCS 2.5", Revo short throw, clubrsx shift bushings, hondata intake gasket and gold line springs. The rest is in my profile. Im going to buy hondata in a couple of weeks. I cant wait!!!

allmtrRSX
01-10-2004, 01:20 PM
i'm excited for you!! planning on a dyno anytime soon after your hondata? i'm curious to see the numbers on a wicked setup like yours..

Spent198
01-10-2004, 01:23 PM
You should save your money for hondata and do a K20A2 head swap.

punkdrum4ever1
01-10-2004, 11:22 PM
i thought about a head swap but im really not into it, i like having the fastest base model in my area, lol. Besides i have plans for it...like supercharger:D

deadcrow27
01-11-2004, 02:32 AM
You try wrapping the sway bar yet?
Im gonna try a smaller hanger on the header, i remember the stock one gave too much play.

RSXshift
01-11-2004, 04:32 AM
NIce, if you got a camera, you should try and race a stock type-s or something and see who wins.

punkdrum4ever1
01-11-2004, 09:17 AM
i wrapped the sway bar and it went away. What happend is Big Al's put my exhaust to high so it was vibrating against the bottom of my car making a ding ding ding noise so i wrapped and its gone.

I wanna race a stock type S. Ill start picking on them more :D

allmtrRSX
01-11-2004, 08:22 PM
yeah, keep up posted when you find a stock type-s to mess around with..

punkdrum4ever1
01-11-2004, 09:11 PM
well tonight i raced a guy in a mustang with a 305, intake, pullies, exhaust, new gears and a intake manifold. We raced 3 times and the 2nd time i beat him by a car. The other 2 times he beat me by a car. The reason i know what he had is we pulled over to a store and talked and he popped the hood and showed me his stuff. It was a good race. the person said he ran a 13.9 best at the track but he wasnt hooking up tonight like he usally does, so im guessing hes around mid 14's?

anyways it was a fun night. :)

enjoy187
01-11-2004, 10:28 PM
so the JR race headers fit on the k20a3?

aurilleous
01-12-2004, 04:38 PM
yes it does...

VteCRocket
01-12-2004, 04:58 PM
i didnt know jackson racing made a race header for the base...did you get a type s header and rigg it on?? im interested....

Konfucius
01-12-2004, 07:51 PM
Yups that what he did.

punkdrum4ever1
01-12-2004, 08:45 PM
ill take pics of it next time i jack my car up.

RSXtra
01-12-2004, 09:50 PM
Originally posted by punkdrum4ever1
I wanna race a stock type S. Ill start picking on them more :D

Race me!:p :driving:

VteCRocket
01-12-2004, 10:01 PM
how did u rig it on. did u have to build a custom cat or something. or did u cut ure exhaust? sorry for all the questions.....its just that i want to be able to hang with a stock type s also....lol...knowing the k20a2 is a superior engine and all...

punkdrum4ever1
01-12-2004, 10:13 PM
Originally posted by RSXtra
Race me!:p :driving:

Shut up greg. Ill race you but you'll probly whop up on me. Or mabye your the next Phil?:laughing:

(Phil is a guy in a type s i beat with i/e when he had intake.)

punkdrum4ever1
01-12-2004, 10:14 PM
Originally posted by VteCRocket
how did u rig it on. did u have to build a custom cat or something. or did u cut ure exhaust? sorry for all the questions.....its just that i want to be able to hang with a stock type s also....lol...knowing the k20a2 is a superior engine and all...

i bought a carsound high flow cat, had them cut the flanges off the test pipe and weld/custom fit them on the cat to match my system. Ill post pics when i lift my car up.

RSXtra
01-12-2004, 10:34 PM
Originally posted by punkdrum4ever1
Shut up greg. Ill race you but you'll probly whop up on me. Or mabye your the next Phil?:laughing:

(Phil is a guy in a type s i beat with i/e when he had intake.)

How can you compare me to Phil?!?:rolleyes: He makes type-s owners look bad!:laughing: We should all race though.:driving:

Konfucius
01-12-2004, 10:36 PM
RSxtra I can't stop looking at your sig. It's so hypnotic.:laughing:

TravRSX
01-12-2004, 11:42 PM
hey...wanna share where u got the JRRH for that price??

punkdrum4ever1
01-13-2004, 08:58 AM
sure...i bought it used from Russ RSX S

VteCRocket
01-13-2004, 04:25 PM
Russ RSX S gave you a great price. all the others with race headers are trying to sell theirs for like $900. i'd rather save another $100 for a new header.

punkdrum4ever1
01-13-2004, 04:51 PM
this is jackson racing, not comptech. I think thats what your talking about with the price your saying.

Konfucius
01-13-2004, 09:37 PM
Hey punkdrum4ever1, I'm thinking about getting a JR header for my base in the near future, but I was thinking about getting an exhaust first. A friend of mine can hook me up with a 5zigen fireball exhaust for the type-s but since I'm not getting the race header any time soon, can I just put the exhaust on with the extension? Or do I need to get a type-s header too?

punkdrum4ever1
01-13-2004, 10:24 PM
Originally posted by Konfucius
Hey punkdrum4ever1, I'm thinking about getting a JR header for my base in the near future, but I was thinking about getting an exhaust first. A friend of mine can hook me up with a 5zigen fireball exhaust for the type-s but since I'm not getting the race header any time soon, can I just put the exhaust on with the extension? Or do I need to get a type-s header too?

If there is a extension made, i think it would fit, the flanges on a base model rsx are opposite angles than a type s. but if there is a extention like i said it should fit perfectly, if not big al's is the place to go.:thumbsup:

Konfucius
01-13-2004, 10:29 PM
Big Al' sound like a good place to go to for all my exhaust modification needs, but too bad I don't live in VA. :laughing:

punkdrum4ever1
01-13-2004, 10:51 PM
haha too bad.

who is the chick in your sig? she is pretty hott.

deadcrow27
01-13-2004, 11:56 PM
With your set up whats your whp guesstimate?

Konfucius
01-14-2004, 07:33 PM
Originally posted by punkdrum4ever1
haha too bad.

who is the chick in your sig? she is pretty hott.

Her name is Ruby Lin, she a Taiwanese movie actress.

punkdrum4ever1
01-14-2004, 08:25 PM
I dynoed at 137.2 hp and 133 torque when i just had intake and exhaust. The race header is claimed to make about 18 whp? so i guess in the ball park of 150 - 160?

Konfucius
01-14-2004, 08:54 PM
Hey punkdrum4ever1, do you know what is the name of the 02 sim that's working called? Also can oyu tell me more about your testpipe and cat welding steps. I'm a total newb at it. Thanks.

punkdrum4ever1
01-14-2004, 10:17 PM
There is a thread about it in the performance section. I think it might be casper but dont quote me on that. It seems to work only if you install it when you install the test pipe...REad the whole thread it has a lot of good information in it. as for the welding ill get into it later, i just got off work and im tired.
lol

MI4K20
01-15-2004, 10:38 PM
you making about 145-150whp...remembe that gain was on a type S

punkdrum4ever1
01-15-2004, 11:05 PM
We will see when it gets dynoed.

MI4K20
01-16-2004, 12:29 AM
yep..but your base is pretty quick though..

deadcrow27
01-16-2004, 12:31 AM
Wonder what my auto puts down?
140whp lol

GTSPHREAK
01-16-2004, 02:36 AM
18whp? damn..............

RsxNewb909
01-16-2004, 04:15 PM
where u get ur carsound?

punkdrum4ever1
01-16-2004, 09:09 PM
my friend in the area.

allmtrRSX
01-17-2004, 01:48 PM
have you sized up with any type-s 's yet? just curious.. keep us base guys informed.

punkdrum4ever1
01-17-2004, 02:26 PM
Not yet. Im going to race MI4K20 tonight, but he has a stong ass engine for just a intake.

GTSPHREAK
01-17-2004, 05:15 PM
yeah that will be a cool race how are you going to run? me and allmtrRSX ran 1-3, hehe remember that one chris!? well that was good times! get that race header and we can do it again.

DavidT
01-17-2004, 06:07 PM
punkdrum4ever1 let us know how it goes. I wish you all were closer, I'd run a base RSX, Type S, Celica GT or GTS 1-3 anyday :) Not say'n I'm hella quick just wondering how I'd stack up as well.

punkdrum4ever1
01-17-2004, 08:13 PM
Well, i dont think its gonna happen tonight, i dont feel like drivin to VA Beach. Even though its 20 min away, ill think ill just pick on the ones around here. :D

Konfucius
01-17-2004, 08:23 PM
Go base powa!!!:driving:

punkdrum4ever1
01-17-2004, 09:23 PM
haha, nm hes comin up here. Its on. lOl

allmtrRSX
01-17-2004, 09:38 PM
i'll keep finger's crossed.. even a tie would be great!! and yes matt, it's on once i find a nice race header up for grabs..

punkdrum4ever1
01-18-2004, 02:57 AM
It was raining tonight so me and MI4K20 didnt get a good run in...ill post runs when they are good and dry out.

I ran a 2003 Civic Si tonight....that thing was so slow, i thought there were better than that...i was a easy bus length ahead of him at 75 mph and i spun through 2 gears....im so dissapointed.

gtarsx
01-18-2004, 01:29 PM
gl, make us base owners proud :thumbsup:

punkdrum4ever1
01-18-2004, 02:00 PM
Your car looks blue in that pic.

MI4K20
01-18-2004, 04:05 PM
shut up punk...your car is slow...lol...
we had 2 runs....none of them were clean...the first time..i launched to high in the rain and spun through 3 gears...the first 2 i didint move just sat there....craig was smarter than me and shifted early and got on me....i quit...


the second run...i got some traction and pulled away by 3rd but then i came off the clutch to early in fourth and grinded so went to nuetral and back to forth and he caught up but didnt pass me though....

against the SI...Craig(punk) just plainly destroyed him..he beat him so bad, by the time they got down to us..craig was cruising and the hatch was way in the back....i wouldnt be suprised if craig went 1-2-3 then to 5th....lol.

Overall....craig base is pretty strong. i think he is putting down about almost 150whp...i drove his car and overall i could feel more power in the midrange...the race header is a great mod for a base...i think he should run no cat...lol. But i dont think its enough to beat a type-s with a decent driver..remember a s dyno at least 165whp stock.

we gonna get a clean run in and imma whip his ass...lol

punkdrum4ever1
01-18-2004, 05:22 PM
Bring it Tony.

I need to get a custom test pipe made.

GTSPHREAK
01-19-2004, 11:09 AM
hmmm, nice yeah allmtrRSX get that race header looks like it works!!

punkdrum4ever1
01-19-2004, 10:33 PM
Hell Yea it works...I cant wait for hondata at the end of this week.

GTSPHREAK
01-20-2004, 01:34 AM
how much power does the hondata add to the base? if its what im thinking i/rh/e and hondata you are looking at 160-165ish?

punkdrum4ever1
01-20-2004, 11:02 PM
no idea. Ill get it dynoes soon enough...

punkdrum4ever1
01-20-2004, 11:02 PM
no idea. Ill get it dynoes soon enough...

deadcrow27
01-21-2004, 03:31 AM
Any base have hondata and race header?
If you installed the header first was hondata a noticable improvement ?

punkdrum4ever1
01-21-2004, 08:37 AM
No base has a race header and hondata yet. Guess im gonna be the first. Im still waiting for clubrsx to ship me the hondata box so i can send it out. The race header gave a big noticable improvement. Ill post more about improvements when i get hondata on it.

gtarsx
01-21-2004, 09:01 AM
is installing a header alot of work? how long and what is an approx price it would cost to install at a shop?

punkdrum4ever1
01-21-2004, 03:03 PM
installing a header isnt hard at all. I was going to do it myself but i cant weld. I took it to big al's and they charged 120 total. I helped the guy do all his work since he never seen a K Series before, lol.

RSXtra
01-21-2004, 03:14 PM
I'll race you both! :p

Konfucius
01-21-2004, 07:19 PM
Originally posted by punkdrum4ever1
installing a header isnt hard at all. I was going to do it myself but i cant weld. I took it to big al's and they charged 120 total. I helped the guy do all his work since he never seen a K Series before, lol.

Damn $120 for the install, awhile back asked a local shop down here how much to install a shorty header on the RSX and they said like $225 or so cause the header is gonna take alot of time or something, anyone wanna come to Hawaii and help me?:laughing:

punkdrum4ever1
01-21-2004, 07:27 PM
Damn. Dude ill do your header install shit. Fly me out there though ;)

This is what i plan on doing......Getting hondata, getting some pullies, and a flywheel/clutch combo then im gonna dyno and see where im at and if i wanna stay NA or go Turbo.

If i go NA skunk 2 is supposedly coming out with cams and a intake manifold for our cars, Crower is realising cams soon also. Then raise the compression with pistons and rods to 11:9:1. That be producing some nice power right there.

Konfucius
01-22-2004, 08:33 PM
Hey punkdrum4ever1, you think the Jackson race header will fit onto my base if I have an aftermarket exhaust made for the base? The reason is I was gonna wait to save up and do a Type-S exhasut system swap, but now that my friend is parting his base, he can give me his HKS for dirt cheap.

punkdrum4ever1
01-22-2004, 08:57 PM
nope, it will only fit if you get it cut and welded to have a custom fit. If you want a perfect fit by a Type S after market exhaust, everthing will bolt up perfectly.

i VieTEC
01-22-2004, 09:47 PM
I have the Magnaflow Catback 4" tip and it came with both sets of midpipe for the base and for the type s. So if I ever decide to get a race header I'm set?

I already have HP header over a year ago and it's holding up perfectly. Does the JRRH for the type s bolt up perfectly to the base exhaust manifold? All the holes and screws are in the same place right? Corso had a JRRH on his base before he got a K20A2 swap and supposedly it was a big improvement but people doubted his time slip.

So JRRH bolt up to K20A3 perfectly and the modifications are made from the header back to cat and exhaust?

I live in cali with strict smog laws so this might be a problem..

Konfucius
01-22-2004, 10:46 PM
Hey i VieTEC, how is your set-up with the shorty header and exhaust? Any feel on the gains? I might go this route if my friends gonna give me the HKS, all I have to do is get a header and I will be set.

i VieTEC
01-22-2004, 11:20 PM
My setup is basically klutchrsx's setup without hondata. I don't have dyno so I'm not going to try to claim any numbers. It's a decent around town car. I don't street race with strangers so I don't know either. 1st and 2nd are very strong for a base, 3rd is a bit better than stock but not by much

punkdrum4ever1
01-23-2004, 12:27 AM
you should be set. everything bolts up perfectly, but if your looking to keep the stock cat then it wont work. your going to need to buy a carsound or run the test pipe they provide.

i VieTEC
01-23-2004, 02:17 AM
JRRH for +02 SI claim 26.9WHP?

http://www.jacksonracing.com/pages/pressjr/Civic%20SI_headers.html

GTSPHREAK
01-23-2004, 01:00 PM
holy crap, if that is true then the k series in general makes mad power with just stupid bolt ons!! nice engines guys!!!

i VieTEC
01-23-2004, 01:12 PM
punkdrum4ever1 you take any under the car pictures yet? Much appreciated

punkdrum4ever1
01-23-2004, 02:59 PM
nope, still havent lifted it up. I will soon

GTSPHREAK
01-27-2004, 12:43 AM
hey punkdrum you get that hondata yet?

punkdrum4ever1
01-27-2004, 01:00 AM
I sent my ECU out today. SO ill hopefully have it back wensday.

GTSPHREAK
01-27-2004, 11:41 AM
keep us updated!!!

punkdrum4ever1
01-27-2004, 11:46 AM
I will.

SpeeDemoN
01-27-2004, 04:09 PM
Originally posted by i VieTEC
JRRH for +02 SI claim 26.9WHP?

http://www.jacksonracing.com/pages/pressjr/Civic%20SI_headers.html

:rolleyes:

The engine is supercharged. No way you're getting those gains without the forced induction.

punkdrum4ever1
01-30-2004, 11:54 PM
I just got HOndata back today. Damn. Its so nice.

Konfucius
01-30-2004, 11:55 PM
A detail experience of your test drive is a must. :laughing:

punkdrum4ever1
01-31-2004, 12:03 AM
haha. Well i put my ECU back in and waited 15 min. then went and drove it. There is a place when you turn out of my street that there is a house a empty road and a house, not a long distance at all. So i nail it. Im at 60 MPH before the house even is there. IM just sitting there like DAMN remebering my tach go to 7300 and how fast i got up there. It just pulls so nicely now through out the whole rev range. I say its a great mod. Im gonna dyno now as soon as possible, but im thinking about a clutch/flywheel combo. Im going to go boost my car later doing a custom setup using a T3/T4 with a 50 trim and getting the programmable Hondata as my ecu. I think it'll be pretty tight. But for the mean time im gonna have a pretty quick NA base model. Oh yeah any one wanna buy my whole exhaust set up in a couple months? :D

deadcrow27
01-31-2004, 12:24 AM
Dying to see a dyno of your car.
Any other thoughts on hondata like an indepth review?:D

punkdrum4ever1
01-31-2004, 12:27 AM
Im not one for words. Um, it pulls harder throught out the whole rev range, exspecailly when the secondary's open at 4700. 3rd gear feels alot more powerful. the higher redline is nice so when you shift if drops you right in the powerband. Basically i love it. Let me drive it somemore tommorow and ill get back to you.

On another note, im going to buy a Fidanza flywheel (7.5 lbs) and im still deciding on a clutch. Any suggestions?

bunimoo
01-31-2004, 02:13 AM
mebbe a noob question...but does the carsound cat help you pass emission with that race header?

punkdrum4ever1
01-31-2004, 09:19 AM
Yeah, its still a catalitic converter so you will pass emissions.

D Fabulous
01-31-2004, 03:51 PM
my race header will be here soon... :driving: :smilemad:

punkdrum4ever1
01-31-2004, 04:09 PM
I took a trip to VA beach today, and DAMn this thing is so much more fun then before. I actually like 3rd gear now.

D Fabulous
01-31-2004, 05:54 PM
that is what i like to hear heheh! :thumbsup:

allmtrRSX
01-31-2004, 09:24 PM
well if i don't find a used race header by the time you are selling yours, lemme get dibs on your JRRH :thumbsup:

i already have the type-s exhaust system from the cat-back and i am very eager to get some sort of race header.

Konfucius
02-02-2004, 07:50 PM
:iamwiths: I'll be interested in your exhaust system when you part it out, and if that's when allmtrRSX decide not to take up the offer. Damn I'm digging the new design on the forum, by the way, hehe.

punkdrum4ever1
02-02-2004, 08:06 PM
I am to. Well when i do sell it im gonna try to sell the whole thing, Race header, high flow cat, and exhaust.

Konfucius
02-02-2004, 08:24 PM
You know damn well I'm gonna be having my eyes on your race header and high flow cat like a fucken hawk, but I'm not too sure about an exhaust yet.

punkdrum4ever1
02-02-2004, 09:30 PM
haha, i hear ya. The exhaust sounds good as hell. To bad i need something bigger when i boost. Im going to dyno first thought to see where im at.

aurilleous
02-04-2004, 11:14 PM
I would be interested in it as well if you end up selling it

punkdrum4ever1
02-05-2004, 08:20 AM
I took some pics of it last night. Ill post them later today.

BlackNite
02-05-2004, 01:33 PM
Shut up greg. Ill race you but you'll probly whop up on me. Or mabye your the next Phil?:laughing:

(Phil is a guy in a type s i beat with i/e when he had intake.)

:wtf:

Race me now bish!! You should also note that the race was up to less than 65MPH and I had only been driving stick for a few weeks. :lame:

punkdrum4ever1
02-05-2004, 02:31 PM
A win is a win. :D

BlackNite
02-05-2004, 03:24 PM
Does that mean you are backing down now? I mean, you have this new mighty race header now. I'm sure last time we raced you beat me by bus legnths too right :rolleyes: This mod should have you winning by plane legnths now. Last post in this thread; see you on the streets.

GTSPHREAK
02-05-2004, 09:04 PM
Does that mean you are backing down now? I mean, you have this new mighty race header now. I'm sure last time we raced you beat me by bus legnths too right :rolleyes: This mod should have you winning by plane legnths now. Last post in this thread; see you on the streets.


bitter?

Konfucius
02-05-2004, 09:43 PM
:dontknow:

punkdrum4ever1
02-05-2004, 10:04 PM
I barly beat him. No place in this thread did i say that i had a "bus" length on you. I said simply that i won, never gave a distance. At at the time and conditions that we both ran under, i did win. I'll run you anytime, i dont care if a win or loose. Its just for fun.

Konfucius
02-05-2004, 11:28 PM
Got any pics yet punk?

deadcrow27
02-06-2004, 12:30 AM
Got a dyno yet punk? ;)

allmtrRSX
02-06-2004, 01:31 AM
see you on the streets.


is that a threat..? easy now, its all fun and game.

atomicrsx
02-06-2004, 01:36 AM
Got any pics yet punk?

TV's AMERICAN IDOL?

punkdrum4ever1
02-06-2004, 06:48 AM
Haha, yeah i got pics ill load them later today.

Konfucius
02-06-2004, 06:50 PM
William Hung is a crazy mofo man. Lol.

punkdrum4ever1
02-09-2004, 03:49 PM
the race header is for sale. 550 obo. I posted it in the mid atlantic thread

deadcrow27
02-09-2004, 04:26 PM
So after the great review your selling it.
I read you wanted turbo but why buy the header in the first place

punkdrum4ever1
02-09-2004, 04:43 PM
i bought it because i thought i wanted to stay NA, but after weighing the pro's and cons i would rather boost. For less money your making more power. This is a great car trust me, but it would take alot more money to make it fast.

Konfucius
02-09-2004, 07:17 PM
What are the parts for sale? Just the header?

punkdrum4ever1
02-09-2004, 09:12 PM
Header and exhaust. Check my thread...

http://forums.clubrsx.com/showthread.php?t=136367

D Fabulous
02-09-2004, 11:55 PM
what turbo are you goin with? how many kilometers do u have on your car?

Derek

punkdrum4ever1
02-10-2004, 10:15 AM
Right now im ether thinking of doin a custom setup or waiting for a greddy kit. I want to do a t3t4 with a 50 trim.

i VieTEC
02-14-2004, 02:59 PM
I'm going to put on the JRRH next weekend so question is what's the torque spec when you tighten the header? Any tips on the install and rattle prevention?

punkdrum4ever1
02-14-2004, 07:07 PM
shiet i didnt even use a torque spec. i just tightend that shit on

i VieTEC
02-14-2004, 08:31 PM
hahaha yea i would too just wanted to be sure

vanbells
02-14-2004, 09:34 PM
Ok for all you K20A3 owners. Here's my situation on: I cracked my random technology hi-flow cat this weekend. I want maximum power that I can get and I know a race header can fit on the base models both manual and automatic. Currently, I have a 4-2-1 DC Sports header and a 5Zigen type S cat-back, but I definitely want a race header now. Here are my options:

A) Replace hi-flow cat converter
B) Jackson Racing Race Header
C) Toda Race header with sway bar

Should I get motor mounts and another hi-flow or just leave it out? I know it will be louder, but i have no emissions testing where I live. Suggestions please. This base auto owner needs power! :)

Thanks,
Stephen

allmtrRSX
02-20-2004, 07:12 PM
i see ur selling or trading your car? i'm a bit confused though.. this whole time you were posting here about your ride, i thought this whole time it was a 5-speed BASE?

GTSPHREAK
02-21-2004, 05:32 PM
i see ur selling or trading your car? i'm a bit confused though.. this whole time you were posting here about your ride, i thought this whole time it was a 5-speed BASE?
:iamwiths: :dontknow:

allmtrRSX
02-21-2004, 09:03 PM
ohh, so it was someone else using your screen name trying to sell his turbo'ed type-s?
and after-all, you do have a 5sp base right?

vanbells
02-22-2004, 12:20 PM
ohh, so it was someone else using your screen name trying to sell his turbo'ed type-s?
and after-all, you do have a 5sp base right?

Who are you referring to? :confused:

RSXtreme703
02-22-2004, 12:48 PM
Who are you referring to? :confused:
He is talking bout Craig (Punkdrum) he does have a 5spd base, his friend is selling the turbo s.

GTSPHREAK
02-22-2004, 01:52 PM
ok that makes sense!!!

punkdrum4ever1
02-22-2004, 02:39 PM
Yah. Im trying to sell my friends ride, not mine.

i VieTEC
02-22-2004, 05:59 PM
The stock donut gasket doesn't fit where the header ends and test pipe begin. Did you get a gasket for that place? My car is loud as fuck now. The noise is coming mostly from the test pipe.

this picture is what i mean where the two bolts up. Are you suppose to use the spring screw?

vanbells
02-23-2004, 06:14 PM
Going on a road rally. Looks like I'l keep the shorty on for now and I'll just order a race header in the summer.

bnice3001
02-25-2004, 07:47 PM
So which carsound cat should be used? model number?

punkdrum4ever1
02-25-2004, 09:59 PM
The stock donut gasket doesn't fit where the header ends and test pipe begin. Did you get a gasket for that place? My car is loud as fuck now. The noise is coming mostly from the test pipe.

this picture is what i mean where the two bolts up. Are you suppose to use the spring screw?

Yes

i VieTEC
02-25-2004, 10:08 PM
Yes


took it to the shop and got all new donut and flat gasket...car sounds like stock now...running magnaflow catback piping with stock type s muffler

sound like stock perform very well even better than with the magnaflow muffler

no rattle anymore

rsexypnoy
02-25-2004, 10:38 PM
wow, after the gasket it got pretty quite huh? that's a big jump.

i VieTEC
02-25-2004, 10:47 PM
wow, after the gasket it got pretty quite huh? that's a big jump.


the leak made a slight raspy air sound at idle and gradually increase with throttle.

i didn't think it was that bad but today i taped a small piece of paper at the tip of a tick and put it under my car where the flange for the header and test pipe connect, it blew the paper away

now everything is air tight and i love the stock type s muffler

vanbells
03-03-2004, 08:29 AM
So I'm driving around with my huge crack in my cat. I was looking for a place to weld it, because I haven't driven my car since Valentine's Day. God it's so loud! Anyways, I get a call from Toda saying they have their race header back in stock. Of course, I am so anxious to get my car fixed, I ordered it. Header and sway bar should be here this Tuesday. :)

RSXtreme703
03-03-2004, 08:48 AM
I hate you!!!! ahhh! I wish I had money!!!

punkdrum4ever1
03-03-2004, 09:00 AM
So work alot.

RSXtreme703
03-03-2004, 12:22 PM
oh ok! thats what i needa do! thanks craig! i dunno what i would do without u!

eling99
03-05-2004, 12:52 AM
sorry for asking dumb question but need to know..if i get a jackson race header, does that mean i wont be able to pass smog???

Klutch RSX
03-08-2004, 10:35 AM
race me!!!!! :spin:

im gonna go with the comptech race header, with a 2.36" cat back like HKS or tanabe etc... then grab a 6 speed tranny from a type s or a type r with a new klutch and lightened flywheel. im shooting for 13's first base into the 14's... im gonna be the first into the 13's (i hope) :/

vanbells
03-08-2004, 11:32 AM
race me!!!!! :spin:

im gonna go with the comptech race header, with a 2.36" cat back like HKS or tanabe etc... then grab a 6 speed tranny from a type s or a type r with a new klutch and lightened flywheel. im shooting for 13's first base into the 14's... im gonna be the first into the 13's (i hope) :/

daaayuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuum!! ! :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

D Fabulous
03-08-2004, 03:55 PM
race me!!!!! :spin:

im gonna go with the comptech race header, with a 2.36" cat back like HKS or tanabe etc... then grab a 6 speed tranny from a type s or a type r with a new klutch and lightened flywheel. im shooting for 13's first base into the 14's... im gonna be the first into the 13's (i hope) :/

We'll see about that! :wavey: