trojanhorse
7/27/2007 12:02:44 PM
RTexasF
7/27/2007 4:09:42 PM
They may call it an exhaust header but it doesn't look like any I've ever seen. It appears that it replaces the pipes leaving the exhaust manifolds and leading to the cat. I don't see any advantage to it myself. It says that it may cause the CE light to come on.
03Sleeper
7/27/2007 6:27:15 PM
RTex, that's because we're so used to seeing 4 bangers get headers! :P
Erm, with exhaust headers...it's your call. It seems it would increase performance slightly because its a straight-flow design....but you're asking the wrong guy. I have a 4 cylinder....
diabloisian
7/27/2007 7:10:46 PM
headers are never really worth it on the small level. You will get maybe afew hp across the rpm band but nothing really noticeable. I would spend the money on something else besides headers, just my personal opinion from what I've learned.
trojanhorse
7/27/2007 7:34:50 PM
well... you all make points, but sorry not much help (nothing personal) i'm the dummy who is asking the questions. ok, with my motor the actual header is cast into the head, so there is no actual header. this is the collector from the heads. so in essence it becomes the header. and i plan on doing a catback, and high flow cat. but those are plans. what i need to know is will my check engine light come on, even if i re-install the o2 sensors? the header here replaces the collector which contains a cat. I want the whole exhaust to flow. this is the first step
03Sleeper
7/27/2007 9:10:42 PM
If you are gonna do the whole exhaust for your vehicle, you might as well complete the setup. My 2 cents.
trojanhorse
7/27/2007 9:21:55 PM
yeah 03sleeper my thoughts exactly, but what i want to know is what that will effect? if i do the whole thing, i will have my CE light come on, and cannot get a proper inspection. and furthermore i have heard a full exhaust can make your computer think there is something wrong with your car, and make it run worse. and if that is the case, i want to know how far i can go
03Sleeper
7/27/2007 9:45:02 PM
Well, as long as everything is done correctly it shouldn't damage the car. Just reset the ECU by unplugging the positive terminal of your battery (have radio codes in hand just in case) and let it idle for 10 minutes. The CE light should not come on if the 02 sensors are properly reinstalled...you may/may not have to extend or get a new 02 sensor ( i didnt...no CE light for me).
trojanhorse
7/27/2007 9:50:42 PM
well if and when i get some cashflow ( just bought a couple of things already) that is my next step. but if anyone knows for sure let me know
RTexasF
7/28/2007 5:08:21 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: 03Sleeper
RTex, that's because we're so used to seeing 4 bangers get headers! :P
Erm, with exhaust headers...it's your call. It seems it would increase performance slightly because its a straight-flow design....but you're asking the wrong guy. I have a 4 cylinder....
I installed my first exhaust headers in the late 1960's so I've seen a few. It was a V-8 Chevy small block.
RTexasF
7/28/2007 5:14:20 AM
quote:
ORIGINAL: trojanhorse
well... you all make points, but sorry not much help (nothing personal) i'm the dummy who is asking the questions. ok, with my motor the actual header is cast into the head, so there is no actual header. this is the collector from the heads. so in essence it becomes the header. and i plan on doing a catback, and high flow cat. but those are plans. what i need to know is will my check engine light come on, even if i re-install the o2 sensors? the header here replaces the collector which contains a cat. I want the whole exhaust to flow. this is the first step
You should ask this on a V-6 specific Honda forum. The chance of finding someone that has done the install is greater than here.
03Sleeper
7/28/2007 7:47:13 AM
I meant on the forums...but dude that's awesome!
