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koots -> Hedman Chikara Header (10/23/2007 2:54:28 PM)
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I had mine on for a little while now so i figured i would share my experience with them.
First of all, I am impressed with the quality of the piece based on price, having much better fit and finish than anticipated. The black paint will burn off after a very short time or a brief and spirited run. But I knew this beforehand so i am not crushed. the sound is noticeable only to the most trained ears that it's not just a catback or muffler that i have.
The performance isn't mind-blowing, but combined with the 2.25" custom exhaust i had fabbed up afterwards it definitely pulls alot harder (and louder) than i ever thought it could. I may have only gained 5-10 horsepower from the whole system, which may not seem that great but i hear Honda's don't respond exceptionally to bolt-ons, but that shows how good of a job they did in designing the vehicle.I can definitely feel a little more torque in the midrange for that added little punch to quick lane changes and passing maneuvers, which is very welcome in the 1.6L.
Install took me a while, only because of a few rusted manifold bolts and a stripped stud. the header didn't fit my D16Y7 very well, which required other exhaust mods to get a matching system but if your in the market for a catback or a custom exhaust this is the time to get a header as well. I hear people say that a 2 piece header is easier to install and remove but for me it was a bit of a pain to match the parts up while lying in the dirt in my backyard, but when is doing work in that ewnvironment ever easy. It would make it easier to drop the oil pan cuz you wouldn't have to remove the header from the engine, only the mid-pipe, so i guess it has it's merrits in that regard.
This is my first review so i may have missed some things, but the bottom line is that Hedman's is defintiely an option to anyone looking for a performance header without a hefty pricetag. It is nothing but great in my opinion, but I have limited experience in the sport compact world so i may be have a narrow point of view in this regard. Just don't pass up this header as a viable option, price or not, when hunting for that extra edge on the street.
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