Headers?
#1
Headers?
My check engine light comes on every now and then and I get the Code for the catalyic converter. I want a turbo soon...so should I wait or go ahead and get some reasonable headers until.
....Undecided.....96 honda civic
....Undecided.....96 honda civic
#4
RE: Headers?
well, headers are only 1/10th the price of a turbo... its really hard to make a fair comparison on the power gains. Headers can give you probably (conservatively) 4-5hp at the wheels. Using the 10 to 1 ratio that means it is 40-50hp gain. Which means, per dollar, you are getting close to the same thing.
But, it does seem like a waste of money to buy headers if ur gonna put in a turbo...
But, it does seem like a waste of money to buy headers if ur gonna put in a turbo...
#7
RE: Headers?
ORIGINAL: HondaCivica
Huh?? What?? I dont get it. Why is turbo cheaper than header????
Huh?? What?? I dont get it. Why is turbo cheaper than header????
#8
RE: Headers?
ORIGINAL: sacicons
most dyno tests ive seen give closer to 1-3 hp, esp on sohc motors. and thats with a quality header. and a turbo can give those motors closer to 60-80 hp.
most dyno tests ive seen give closer to 1-3 hp, esp on sohc motors. and thats with a quality header. and a turbo can give those motors closer to 60-80 hp.
As for turbos, it really is hard to say how much you can get since there are so many options. 60-80hp on a turbo is easy but that also means more money. A basic/cheap/small turbo will not probably not give you a 60-80hp gain (Im talking at the wheels).
#9
RE: Headers?
First of all, its header not headers. Theres only one header on an L4 engine. Second of all, if you are going to get a turbo, don't waste your money on a header because you will just have to get rid of it. Also, a turbo can add a LOT more than 60 - 80 HP depending on the quality of the turbo setup and the tuning of the kit.