I'm getting a header and I'm leaning towards buying a dc sports 4-2-1. I'm primarily just going for a sporty street car, not too over the top.....for now anyways. So I hear the 4-2-1 has better mid-range power, other than the 4-1 which has better top end.I would like to get a used one in good condition preferably ceramic. Because I don't have much moula and am looking to spend like $150, butI don't wanna getsomething cheap on ebay. If need be I could save up and get a new one for like 300-350 (I think something like that). How much hp gain would you guys say I'm looking at with a dc sports header? I've got a 98 civic EX (stock engine), with an aem sri, and magnaflow cat back exhaust. If anyonehas any good info on good headers for that kind of price or any other tid-bits I would like to hear it, thanks.

 

ive heard 14-15 hp, but thats from DC sports...ofcourse they give better numbers

 

probably atleast 5 hp increase right

 

yea definately

 

'Constructed from ceramic coated mandrel bent mild steel or polished T-304 stainless steel, the DC Sports 4-2-1 One-Piece Header maintains a high standard. DC Sports headers are dyno tested resulting in maximum horsepower and efficiency. The one-piece header eliminates the two middle flanges making the header lighter and giving it a cleaner look. To help lighten up the header their new lightweight flanges are used on both the head flange and the collector flange. CNC-machined flanges ensure a perfect fit every time. 12-14 horsepower, mandrel bent tubing, hardware and instructions included."

 

reading that makes me want to get one soooo bad lol

 

haha no, 14 horsepower is waaaay too much. You'll get 10 or 15 at the most, evenwith top of the line I/H/E.

Not saying you shouldnt get it a DC header would be awesome man, and i say go 4-2-1, they're much more practical than a 4-1, and it can be easier than the 4-1if you want to install the header in two pieces and then put them together once they are attached to the block and the midpipe.