Headers?, how hard? - Tuner-Junction

SilverRsx · #1 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 02:05 PM

Hey guys i am thinking of gettin some headers for my car how much of a pain in the ass is it to install if any?

Retroshark · #2 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 02:28 PM

well headers are really hard to install on a 4cyl, since youd need to convert it to a v6 or v8 first

JK man, its an easy install as long as bolts arent rusted. all you do is unbolt the downpipe from the cat, unbolt the manifold from teh head, then replace it with the new parts. just make sure you replace the gasgets. its most likely about 2 hours of work.

street_accord94 · #3 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 02:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Retroshark

well headers are really hard to install on a 4cyl, since youd need to convert it to a v6 or v8 first

JK man, its an easy install as long as bolts arent rusted. all you do is unbolt the downpipe from the cat, unbolt the manifold from teh head, then replace it with the new parts. just make sure you replace the gasgets. its most likely about 2 hours of work.

you have to remember that the k-series sits opposite of typical honda motors, so it's a little more of a PITA since its between the motor and the firewall.

SilverRsx · #4 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 02:53 PM

I am not an idiot i know how to install headers but since i am a k series it is not on the front side but the back side so i just wanted to know how much more of a pain in the ass it is which from talking to other dc5 owners i hear it is a pain in the ass and that its only worth it if i go full race headers

Retroshark · #5 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 03:07 PM

still the same ammount of work id imagine. as long as you can get under teh car, id imagine youd be fine. but yes its probably a pain if it sonly for cheap headers

street_accord94 · #6 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 03:11 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverRsx

I am not an idiot i know how to install headers but since i am a k series it is not on the front side but the back side so i just wanted to know how much more of a pain in the ass it is which from talking to other dc5 owners i hear it is a pain in the ass and that its only worth it if i go full race headers

It's a pretty good PITA, I would rather install another k20 sc than do headers

The shorty headers wont show much of a gain if any so you would be much better off on a race header (personally if you are going to stay all motor I would save up and get a SixSigmaRacing header).

yellowrexsi · #7 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 05:02 PM

If its anything like the civic, and I imagine it is. They aren't that hard to install.
Basicaly they are as hard as a dodge neon. Which is not hard at all

VivdBluEP3rl · #8 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 05:29 PM

it's HEADER!!!!!! The K-series like every other 4cyl. only has one set of exhaust ports...

But i know my speed shop had a hell of a time getting one bolt off for my header when I changed it out.. they had to work from under the car and from the top.

yellowrexsi · #9 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by VivdBluEP3rl

it's HEADER!!!!!! The K-series like every other 4cyl. only has one set of exhaust ports...

But i know my speed shop had a hell of a time getting one bolt off for my header when I changed it out.. they had to work from under the car and from the top.

your speed shops sucks
I did a header swap in a si in about 20 minutes
Should have just paid for my beer and motel and I would have done it for you

VivdBluEP3rl · #10 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 05:51 PM

Yeah they did have this young kid doing it...

only if i could have "talked" to our girl while you were doing it.

SilverRsx · #11 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 05:51 PM

Actually everyone that has an rsx and has done it says its a pain in the ass cuz its on the back side and there isnt much room to work

yellowrexsi · #12 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 06:01 PM

I can't see how a rsx has less room than a civic
Ask Ben and see what he says

edit....thats funny Dave. She'd throw you a beating

VivdBluEP3rl · #13 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by yellowrexsi

I can't see how a rsx has less room than a civic
Ask Ben and see what he says

edit....thats funny Dave. She'd throw you a beating

i'd pay extra for the beating

street_accord94 · #14 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 09:48 PM

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Originally Posted by SilverRsx

Actually everyone that has an rsx and has done it says its a pain in the ass cuz its on the back side and there isnt much room to work

it is a pain in the ass...for the race header you have pull the cat/dp, take off the drive shaft cover, drop the sway bar, then remove the stock mani, swap the sensors over, install, replace the sway and adjust the clearance around the header. Like I said, I'd rather install another supercharger on one than do another header.

#15 (**permalink**) August 21st, 2006, 10:13 PM

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Originally Posted by street_accord94

you have to remember that the k-series sits opposite of typical honda motors, so it's a little more of a PITA since its between the motor and the firewall.

truth, kevins learning about the K working on his friends Comptech SC rsx S.......... But seriously its a pain in the ass...... But the only header type worth getting for the K is racing type........ LIke kevin said the sixsig is a good race header, or a hytech....is what id go with....If you dont have tons of cash, and since its a base you might not want something really expensive who knows...... Jackson racings is nice and comptech is nice too.....Everything else I wouldnt touch.