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Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:18 PM
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do headers make that much of difference in peformance? how much horsepower gaim approximentaley
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:24 PM
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3ish maybe 4
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 06:52 PM
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15hp to the wheels, dyno tested... if you're willing to shell out the money for a Bisimoto header and manage to track one down, that is

Most headers you're going to come across are going to give you 3-ish horses to the wheels, but keep in mind that every little bit helps.

= teh sex (that's a Bisi header if you hadn't guessed)
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:30 PM
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copied from the "Header FAQ":https://www.hondacivicforum.com/foru...ad.php?t=53044

Q: How many HP do I gain if I get a header?
A: Gains will probably be minimal, 5 hp is probably a realistic number. DC, GReddy and other large companies sell headers that have been dyno tested and designed for the best gains, so those will obviously give better results than some pipe welded together and sold for $50 on eBay.
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 08:47 PM
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my header didnt make jack shiit of a difference that i noticed. it just made the CEL turn on, sound loud, and **** me off. but i like it
 
Old Jan 12, 2009 | 09:52 PM
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my header didnt make jack shiit of a difference that i noticed. it just made the CEL turn on, sound loud, and **** me off. but i like it
Wrong. It's because you used a Test pipe not because you have a header. We told you what you should have done and how to fix it but you ignored our warnings that's why you got a CEL light and thats what pissed you off. I have nothing against you it's just your stretching the truth.

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15hp to the wheels, dyno tested... if you're willing to shell out the money for a Bisimoto header and manage to track one down, that is

Most headers you're going to come across are going to give you 3-ish horses to the wheels, but keep in mind that every little bit helps.
http://www.bisimoto.com/
 

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Old Jan 13, 2009 | 06:13 AM
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thanks for the help guys i really appreciate it
 
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 06:38 AM
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any suggestions on headers i could buy if i want to stay under 200 dollars if i can?
 
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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any suggestions on headers i could buy if i want to stay under 200 dollars if i can?
You kinda have to do your own research now and see if you can either find deals on a website or see if you can buy used off some on craigs list or possibly the forum. post a WTB Header in the WTB thread maybe you'll find something.
 
Old Jan 13, 2009 | 08:27 AM
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stein, check the site; he stopped making the D-series headers a while back... right now, to find one, you have to buy a used one. I know there's a few other companies/people that make headers of similar design, but most of them are over $1000.
 



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